Aishwarya Rai turns 50 in 2023. The popular Indian actress who worked her way into Hollywood suddenly faced the harshest criticism when she became a mother. Yet she bravely overcame adversity and stayed true to herself. We are sure her story will inspire many women.
Aishwarya began modeling while still in college, and in 1994, she won the title of Miss World. Surely, filmmakers immediately noticed this charismatic beauty. The woman quickly became a movie star in India, and then in the Western part of the world too. The media even called Rai “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
1994. Aishwarya is 21 years old.
In 2006, the woman played opposite a popular Indian actor, Abhishek Bachchan. On the set, a spark of love flashed immediately between them, and in 2007, the lovers got married.
In 2010, the actress suddenly decided to abandon her career and took a 5-year-long sabbatical. In early 2011, everyone found out why — the couple was expecting a child. Given that Aishwarya was 38 years old at the time, the pregnancy was considered geriatric.
Many women in this situation would have preferred a C-section, but the actress chose a traditional birth and even refused to have anesthesia. According to one of her relatives, Rai wanted a normal delivery.
On November 16, beautiful Aardhya was born while Aishwarya was hit by a powerful wave of hatred. The photos of the former Miss World where she was 5 months postpartum caused a stir on social media.
Of course, there were those who defended the actress and said that people’s fixation on someone’s weight is disgusting. There were both ordinary social media users and famous fashion designers among them.
2012. Aishwarya is 39 years old.
It wasn’t easy for her to stay strong under social pressure. However, Aishwarya had always been known for living by her own rules and not paying attention to stereotypes. It was probably her integrity and positive outlook on life that helped her go through body shaming with dignity, and enjoy motherhood to the fullest.
When asked if she was depressed by the way society treated her, she confidently replied, “When I became a mother, it was the most beautiful feeling in the world. There were several hormonal changes within, but it didn’t change anything. There was never a point of self-doubt. I’m so happy in my own life with Aaradhya around and the positivity as well as clarity that I have in my head about myself. Nobody else is dictating or telling me how to be and what to do.”
At a comfortable pace, without trying to please fans or producers, Rai regained her former shape, and then began filming again. It took her 4 years.
In 2023, the Indian actress impressed everyone by a spectacular appearance in a Sophie Couture dress at the Cannes Film Festival. At the same event, she gave a short interview about how to feel comfortable in your own body and not to judge others and yourself.
“Don’t go around attaching your judgement on others who make their choices. I think that’s just the way it should be. It’s a free world: live and let live,” she said. “I think when people tend to do that, it probably stems from insecurity. If you’re comfortable in your skin, and you’re comfortable being you, you really wouldn’t even expend that energy in being judgmental. It’s as simple as that.”
It is nice to see that despite the troubles Aishwarya had to go through, she didn’t lose her positive outlook on life. By the way, so did another famous Indian beauty, Priyanka Chopra, who faced serious criticism because she had her baby via surrogate.
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Heartwarming Story of a 10-Year-Old Boy’s Christmas Gift to His Mother
During the hectic holiday season, it’s simple to get sucked into the shopping frenzy for our loved ones’ presents. However, some children go above and above to demonstrate their thankfulness because they genuinely get what it means to be thankful.
On a bitterly cold day last year, 10-year-old Ryan Tricks, the magician and mind reader Ryan Hicks, came upon the youngster. The child held a sign that read, “Toys For Sale For Mum’s Christmas Present,” next to his used toys. Ryan was intrigued and went up to talk to the youngster about his wonderful project.
An Unselfish Show of Love
Ryan was left dumbfounded by the small child’s response when he questioned why he was selling his toys. The youngster told how his mother made many sacrifices and worked additional hours to get him Christmas gifts. Selling his own toys to purchase a particular gift for her was how he wanted to express his gratitude. Ryan was moved by this noble and loving deed.
The youngster disclosed that his grandma, who was present in the house, knew about his scheme, but his mother was not. Even though he had some fantastic things for sale, he hadn’t sold anything after an hour and a half of standing outside.
Ryan Hicks Enters to Assist
Ryan Hicks was moved by the young boy’s story and realized he had a chance to offer assistance. When he asked how much the toys cost, he was astounded by how cheap they were. Inspired by the boy’s altruism, Ryan made the decision to intervene and have a significant impact.
Ryan gave the youngster a high five and said how much he appreciated what he had done. Then, to the young businessman’s surprise, he made an offer to purchase all of his toys. The child questioned Ryan if he was sure, looking around in disbelief. He suggested a fairly modest price of fifty pounds for all the toys after he knew it was real.
A Giving Motion
Ryan insisted on giving the youngster more toys since he didn’t want him to undervalue them. In order to make sure he wasn’t taken advantage of, he promised to pay him 100 pounds instead. The boy accepted the offer with pleasure, and asked Ryan for an embrace once he had the money. Ryan was moved to tears by their mutual warmth and friendliness.However, Ryan had one more surprise in store. Ryan wanted to make sure the youngster received something special for himself as well, as he was going above and beyond for his mother. He gave the little lad an extra hundred pounds to spend on himself as a result. For the boy, it was a tiny gesture, but it meant everything.
An Enduring Tale of Love and GratitudeThis endearing tale serves as a powerful reminder of the value of love and gratitude. It demonstrates the extraordinary extent some kids will go to in order to please their parents. The little boy’s altruism and Ryan Hicks’ kindness are both motivational examples for all of us.
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