The heartfelt gesture Aaradhya Bachchan made to legendary actor Shiva Rajkumar at the recently concluded SIIMA 2024 won over admirers all over the nation.

During the event Aishwarya Rai received the Best Actress award in a Leading Role Critics for her performance in Ponniyin Selvan II. After the ceremony Aishwarya was spotted walking off the stage with her daughter Aaradhya holding hands alongside her co-star Vikram.

 

 

 

 

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When Aishwarya welcomed Shiva Rajkumar with a bow and a handshake Aaradhya stood out by folding her hands in greeting and then touching his feet, as a sign of respect. In response Shiva Rajkumar blessed Aaradhya and reciprocated by folding his hands.

The video was recorded and posted by a photographer on Instagram. Supporters wasted no time in applauding Aaradhya's kind act, emphasizing her down to earth personality and the remarkable upbringing she received from her mother. The comment section was filled with responses, including one user remarking, “Wow. Just wow. Why I am getting very happy. That's so pure. Must appreciate the sanskara (culture) of Aishwarya Rai's daughter.” Another commented, “Amazing, such a beautiful gesture and upbringing. Aishwarya Rai gave good culture to her daughter, always respect elders.”

The footage also highlighted a heartfelt instance of togetherness, as one viewer commented, “Nice gesture by Aaradhya. It is lovely to see Shivanna, Vikram, and Aishwarya in one frame.” Another supporter commended the show of customary reverence remarking, “Aaradhya did pranam instead of a handshake—now that shows a real example of greeting in our culture. Aishwarya raised a very humble and cultured child.”

Aaradhya was born in November 2011, is cherished daughter of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan, couple got married in 2007.