Aishwarya Rai Birthday: When Rekha wrote heartwarming letter for Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter-in-law

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turns a year older today, November 1. On her special day, let’s us tell you one surprising fact about Aishwarya Rai and actress Rekha. Not many people know that the actresses share a warm bond and the former miss world even calls the senior actress ‘Rekha Maa’.

This amicable bond between the two beautiful ladies has also been witnessed by many during red carpets events.

When Aishwarya completed her 20 years in the Hindi film industry, it was Rekha who had penned a heartwarming note for Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter-in-law. In her letter, the veteran actress complimented Aishwarya’s dignity and grace that she carried throughout her career. Rekha also praised the best role of Aishwarya as the mother to daughter Aaradhya.

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Rekha wrote this letter ahead of Aishwarya Rai’s Ae Dil Hai Muskil film and was also published in a 2018 edition of Femina

Have a look at Rekha’s throwback letter to Aishwarya Rai:

‘My Ash,
A woman like you who is in harmony with her spirit is like a flowing river, never stagnant. She goes where she wants to without pretense; and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself. People may forget what you said, they may also forget what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel. You are a living example that courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently! Your deep strength and pure energy introduce you even before you speak!
The wisest thing you did was to be present with the ‘present’ with gratitude. You pursued the things you loved doing, and then did them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you! You on your own are enough with nothing to prove to anyone. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.
You’ve come a long way, baby. Having endured many hurdles, like the phoenix you rise! And I cannot pen down in words how proud I am of that little ‘cool’ moon-faced girl who took my breath away from the very instant I first laid my eyes on her. You always gave better than the best to all the roles you were bestowed with but my most cherished character of yours is the role of the complete ‘Amma’ that you are, to the little bundle of pure joy called Aaradhya. Keep loving and spreading your magic. Two decades of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- wow! Aashirwads and duas I wish for you more goodness and blessings; much more than your heart can contain!
Love you. Jeete raho. Rekha Ma.’

Happy Birthday, Aishwarya Rai!

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