When Abhishek Bachchan left Oprah Winfrey humbled with his befitting reply on staying with parents
Mumbai, May 24
Back in 2009, Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", and during their appearance, they discussed a series of topics, including Indian culture.
Oprah expressed her surprise at Indian youngsters living with their parents after marriage instead of starting a life of their own, something common in the West.
However, Abhishek left the media mogul humbled with his befitting reply.
As part of the conversation, Oprah asked Abhishek how the entire 'living with parents' scenario worked out for him and Aishwarya.
To this, the 'Dhoom' actor responded with another question.
Abhishek asked the host, "Do you live with your family?", and when Oprah responded negatively, he continued, "How does that work?".
The 'Guru' actor received a huge round of applause from the audience for his savage reply.
Aishwarya also added, "It's normal, it's natural to us. It's absolutely natural to us."
Talking about Aishwarya and Abhishek's love story, over the years they have shared screen in several films such as "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Dhoom 2", "Sarkar Raj", "Umrao Jaan", "Guru", and "Raavan".
These two reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, "Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke".
After dating for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007, in a lavish traditional ceremony.
On 16 November 2011, the couple entered a new chapter of their lives as they welcomed their first child, their daughter Aaradhya.
The lovebirds completed 19 years of marital bliss in April this year, and marking the milestone moment, Aishwarya dropped a few perfect family pics on her social media handle.
Her post included some happy family pictures with Abhishek and Aaradhya.
Work-wise, Abhishek has been roped in to play a crucial role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's "King".
— IANS
Reader Comments
As an American, I have to say, I see both sides. In the West, independence is valued highly, but I envy the closeness Indian families have. Abhishek's response was clever—turning Oprah's question back on her. It made me think about how our "modern" lifestyle often isolates elderly parents. Maybe we have something to learn from this!
Honestly, this is a legendary moment! 😂 Abhishek Bachchan gave a masterclass in diplomacy and cultural pride. Oprah was speechless. But let's be real—not all Indian families handle joint living perfectly. There can be friction, but the support system is unmatched. Our parents are our strength, not a compromise.
I love how Aishwarya added "It's normal, it's natural to us." That confidence speaks volumes. We don't need validation from the West on how to live our lives. But also, many young Indians today are choosing nuclear families for practical reasons. Both are fine—the key is respecting each other's choices. Abhishek just owned the moment beautifully.
I'm from the UK and I genuinely respect this perspective. We often romanticize independence but forget the loneliness that comes with it. Abhishek's reply wasn't rude—it was insightful. It challenged a Western assumption. That said, the practicalities (like space) can be tough here. But in principle, I think the Indian model has a lot going for it.
This is why I love Abhishek! 🙌 He didn't get defensive; he just asked
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