Aishwarya Rai  Bachchan and  Abhishek Bachchan's relationship timeline

23 April 2026

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Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan first met in 1999 and became friends when shooting Kuch Naa Kaho in 2003

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Sparks flew between the couple during the filming of their item song Kajra Re for Bunty Aur Babli in 2005

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In January 2007, Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya on a New York hotel balcony following their Guru film premiere

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They were engaged that month and in April 2007, wed in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, Prateeksha

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Aishwarya realised she was "Mrs. Bachchan" when she was addressed by that name on their Bora Bora honeymoon 

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In November 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, to the world

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Over the years, the couple have appeared together publicly at Cannes, celebrity parties and red carpet events

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The couple recently celebrated their  19th wedding anniversary on  April 20, 2026

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In a recent interview, Abhishek called their journey a "dream" and said Aishwarya was his "soulmate"

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