"It was always about partnership."
Abhishek Bachchan recently shared intimate details about his long standing marriage to the globally famous star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
The couple has spent nearly two decades together while successfully navigating their high-profile careers in the film industry.
In a deep conversation with Lilly Singh, he revealed that there was never any competition regarding their individual success.
Bachchan noted that his outlook on marriage was heavily influenced by the professional dynamics of his very famous parents.
“When my parents got married, my mother was the much bigger star than my father was. So it was not an unnatural thing.”
He grew up witnessing a balanced relationship where the woman could be the more prominent figure in the household.
“I wasn’t brought up to think that you have to be the dominant one; it was always about partnership.”
Their personal bond began long before they were a couple, as they started their journey as close industry friends.
“The second film I did was with her, and she is the one actress that I have worked with the most.”
He emphasised that during their early collaborations, they were simply buddies who enjoyed working together on various movie sets.
Films like Guru and Dhoom 2 showcased their chemistry before they eventually decided to move toward a committed relationship.
They eventually got married in April 2007 and later welcomed their daughter, named Aaradhya, into their lives in 2011.
Abhishek explained that their roles as partners flow very naturally without any rigid or traditional expectations from each other.
“There has never been a discussion like, ‘I am going to bring the food and you take care of the house.’”
The actor credits this mindset to his personal ego, which refuses to let anyone else fail for his benefit.
“I am not somebody who wants to win because someone else laid down so you walk over.”
He believes that true victory only comes when it is earned through merit rather than the sacrifices of others.
Abhishek Bachchan took pride in the fact that his father, Amitabh Bachchan, did not launch him into the industry.
“In fact, I produced a film for him. I am glad. Whatever I am today, I can say I have achieved it on my own merit.”
He mentioned that he would never want his partner to stop running just so he could win a race.
“The reason I say ego is I have never been the kind of person that somebody else has to give up or stop running for me to win that race.”
This sense of equality has allowed their relationship to remain strong despite the constant public scrutiny and various rumours.
While they often maintain a private life, they occasionally choose to address the public about their deep mutual respect.
The couple remains one of the most iconic duos in Indian cinema, known for their dignity and professional grace.
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