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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes it a point to attend the GSB Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai every year, and this time was no different. Amid Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, the actress visited the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Ganeshotsav with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, and several photos and videos from their darshan quickly went viral on social media.

Vidya Balan's debut film 'Parineeta' recently marked 20 years, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially considered for the lead role. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted a bigger star, but Vidya secured the part after 75 auditions. Music composer Shantanu Moitra recalls Vidya's perseverance, revealing she almost gave up before finally landing the role at a Bryan Adams concert.

Rajiv Menon’s 2000 romantic drama Kandukondain Kandukondain, starring Mammootty, Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Ajith Kumar, and Abbas, remains one of the most celebrated Tamil films of its time. While the AR Rahman soundtrack became an instant classic, the film also won acclaim for its layered performances. Recently, director Rajiv Menon opened up about the casting of Mammootty as Major Bala, one of the film’s most memorable characters.

Amitabh Bachchan's iconic 'Kajra Re' performance almost didn't happen, with the superstar initially unconvinced about the song's potential. Composer Shankar Mahadevan revealed that Bachchan was meant to sing his parts but insisted on using Shankar's version. Despite initial doubts from Yash Raj Films, director Shaad Ali persisted, leading to the song's massive success.

Shah Rukh Khan's behavior on the set of Mohabbatein impressed Preeti Jhangiani. She recalls Shah Rukh Khan's humility and guidance. He interacted with everyone, including the spot boys. He offered support during the 'Soni Soni' shoot. Shah Rukh Khan advised her to sing loudly for better camera capture. His actions left a lasting impact on her career.

Shah Rukh Khan has revealed his regret over replacing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with Rani Mukerji in 'Chalte Chalte'. Citing production challenges and reported on-set issues, SRK admitted the decision was professionally driven but personally difficult. He explained that as a producer, he had to consider the opinions of a team and the tight schedule.

Anil Kapoor marked a special milestone on Saturday as he took to Instagram to celebrate 25 years of his hit film Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. Released on August 24, 2000, the film starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Sonali Bendre in pivotal roles. Anil revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan nearly stepped away from the project just before the shoot began.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Robot,' once drew parallels between him and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan. She lauded both actors for their professionalism, humility, and legendary status, emphasizing that their dedication to their craft makes their films captivating for audiences. Both actors continue to be active in the film industry with recent and upcoming projects.