Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are one of the cutest couples in the Bollywood industry. Today i.e. on April 20, Aishwarya and Abhishek are celebrating their 16th marriage anniversary.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were married on 20 April 2007 in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence, Pratiksha in Mumbai. On 16 November 2011, the couple welcomed their daughter Aaradhya into the world after four years of marriage.
The couple first met during a photoshoot for Dhai Akshar Prem Ke in 1999, as revealed by Abhishek. They have acted in seven films together and also Aishwarya featured in the popular song Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli with Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan.
Here are seven films in which Aish and Abhi have starred together:
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000)
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke is a romantic drama film starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles. The film is directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Ashok Ghai.
It revolves around Karan Khanna, an army officer, and Sahiba, a young woman who witnessed a brutal murder. She is saved by Karan when she is assaulted at the train station. Eventually, she returns home and is with Karan. Her family thinks Karan is her husband and for months they pretend to be a married couple. Karan is in love with Nisha and wants to leave as soon as possible. L eventually he sets out to meet Nisha only to learn that she is already married to someone else. As he progresses, he learns that he has fallen in love with Sahiba, who is soon to be married to Vicky.
Although the film did not do well at the box office, its soundtrack, composed by Jatin-Lalit, was well received.
Say Nothing (2003)
Kuch Na Kaho is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Ramesh Sippy. The film starred Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Arbaaz Khan in lead roles, with Satish Shah, Suhasini Mulay and Jaspal Bhatti in supporting roles.
The story revolves around Raj, who lives in America and is forced to marry by his uncle. His uncle assigns this task to his secretary Namrata, who is asked to find a suitable bride for Raj. However, Raj soon falls for Namrata. With the passage of time, Namrata also falls in love with him. Eventually, Raj learns that Namrata has a son and was previously married to Sanjeev who left her when she became pregnant. Her ex-husband comes to America and threatens her and Raj’s relationship.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its music, performances and cinematography. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, became a huge hit, with songs like Good Lagti Ho, Tumhe Aaj Maine Jo Dekha, and the title track Kuch Na Kaho becoming very popular.
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Dhoom 2 is an action-thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu and Uday Chopra in lead roles.
The story of the film revolves around ACP Jai Dixit and his team, who are on a mission to nab a notorious thief named Mr. A, who is known for his incredible skill at stealing valuable artefacts and his ability to evade the police. goes. In his quest, Jai teams up with a beautiful thief named Sunehri, who has her own reasons for helping Jai catch Mr. A.
It was a commercial success and received positive reviews for its action sequences, music and the performances of the cast. Also, its cinematography is visually appealing and stylish. Dhoom 2 became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.
Umro Jaan (2006)
Umrao Jaan is a musical romantic drama film directed and produced by JP Dutta. The film is based on the life of famous courtesan Umrao Jaan Adah. The film is set in 19th century Lucknow and revolves around the life of a young girl named Amiran, who is kidnapped and sold into a brothel. He was renamed Umrao Jaan and trained in classical music and dance. As she grows up, Umrao Jaan becomes one of the most sought-after courtesans in Lucknow and attracts the attention of many rich and powerful men. However, despite his success, Umrao Jaan longs for a life of respect and true love.
The film stars Aishwarya Rai in the lead role of Umrao Jaan, with Abhishek Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Suniel Shetty and Divya Dutta in supporting roles. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some praising Aishwarya Rai’s performance and the music.
Guru (2007)
Guru is a 2007 film directed and co-written by Mani Ratnam and starring Mithun Chakraborty, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhavan, Vidya Balan and Roshan Seth.
The story is set in the 1950s and 60s and follows the journey of Gurukant Desai (played by Abhishek Bachchan), a young man from a small village in Gujarat who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. Gurukant moves to Bombay (now Mumbai) to pursue his dreams and starts a small business selling clothes. With his ambition and business acumen, he soon becomes one of the biggest cloth merchants in the city. Gurukanth faces many challenges on his journey, including government regulations, business rivalries, and personal relationships. He also has a complicated relationship with his wife Sujata (played by Aishwarya Rai), who supports him but also criticizes his ways.
It has an acclaimed soundtrack composed by AR Rahman with popular songs like Barso Re and Tere Bina. Guru received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
Sarkar Raj (2008)
Sarkar Raj is a political thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.
The film is a sequel to the 2005 film Sarkar and continues the story of powerful political figure Subhash Nagre, also known as Sarkar, and his son Shankar.
In the sequel, the father-son duo faces new challenges and intrigue as they try to set up a power plant in a rural area of Maharashtra, which is opposed by local politicians and industrialists. The film explores themes of power, corruption and morality in politics.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of the cast, especially Amitabh Bachchan, and the gripping storyline. The film was a commercial success and the performances of the cast were widely appreciated. Aishwarya Rai played the role of Anita, the CEO of a multinational corporation, and her performance was appreciated by the audience and critics alike.
Raavan (2010)
Released in 2010, Raavan is a modern retelling of the Indian epic Ramayana. The film is directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vikram in lead roles.
The film revolves around a dacoit named Beera Munda, who kidnaps the wife of a police officer named Dev Pratap Sharma. The kidnapped wife, Ragini, develops a bond with Beera and begins to question her values and morals as she spends time with him in the woods. The film explores themes of good and evil, love and redemption, and the consequences of violence.
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