Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked husband Abhishek Bachchan’s 50th birthday with a touching social media tribute that quickly won over fans. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Aishwarya shared a cropped black-and-white childhood photograph of Abhishek, showing only his expressive eyes as he looked directly into the camera.
Alongside the nostalgic image, Aishwarya penned a deeply personal message. “Happy HAPPY 50th Birthday dearest Babyyy-Papa,” she wrote, adding a string of heart and sparkle emojis. She went on to wish him “lots of love, peace, happiness, contentment and best health,” signing off with “God Blesssss… Stay Golden… Shine on Love.”
The post immediately drew warm reactions from fans and well-wishers, many of whom praised both the photograph and Aishwarya’s words. “Such a cute picture—happy birthday,” one user commented, while another wrote, “Beautifully written, Aishwarya.” Several fans also wished the couple continued happiness together.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated couples, tied the knot in 2007. They welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, in November 2011. Over the years, Aishwarya has often marked Abhishek’s birthdays with throwback photos. Last year, she shared another childhood image of him, accompanied by a message wishing him happiness, good health, love, and light.
Earlier in the day, Abhishek’s father, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, also acknowledged the outpouring of birthday wishes. In a note posted on his blog, Amitabh thanked fans for their affection, writing that their blessings give Abhishek “courage and strength to keep moving.”
The Bachchan family is known for spending quality time together, frequently traveling as a unit. In 2025, Aishwarya, Abhishek, and Aaradhya were spotted flying out of Mumbai ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, and they also vacationed together earlier that August.
On the professional front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) and has yet to announce her next project. Abhishek was most recently seen in Kaalidhar Laapata and is set to appear next in Siddharth Anand’s King, starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan.
As Abhishek turns 50, the day was clearly defined not by industry spectacle, but by family, gratitude, and a simple, affectionate message from the person closest to him.
