THROWBACK - Aishwarya Rai’s childhood Ad has fans call Aaradhya her ‘Carbon Copy’

A vintage photo of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from her childhood had gone viral, drawing attention for a reason that’s close to home, her uncanny resemblance to her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The picture, taken for a pencil brand’s print advertisement, features a young Aishwarya dressed in a white collared top and matching headband, resting a pencil gently on her cheek while flashing an innocent smile. Shared across fan pages and nostalgia-themed social media accounts, the photo has stirred conversations online.
Fans can’t get over the resemblance
The moment the photo surfaced, fans quickly noticed how much little Aaradhya looks like her mother at that age. “Her kid is a carbon copy of her,” one user commented, while another said, “Aaradhya resembles Aishwarya so much!” The overwhelming consensus in the comments section was one of admiration and astonishment, with many noting how genetics had worked their magic in the Bachchan family.
Beauty with grace, Across generations
This isn’t the first time Aishwarya Rai has been praised for her grace and grounded presence. In a resurfaced interview clip shared by a fan page, when asked whether she considered herself the most beautiful woman in the world, the ‘Devdas’ star humbly responded by naming her daughter, Aaradhya, instead. Known for her elegance both on and off screen, Aishwarya continues to set an example, not just through her legacy of work but also in the way she celebrates her family.
On the work front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s epic drama movie ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’.
ETimes review for the film read, “Vikram and Aishwarya are terrific , delivering performances that are so naked and deeply heartfelt, filmed largely in close-ups by cinematographer Ravi Varman, and adding to the vulnerability of their characters.”