Shrima Rai Responds To Social Media Row Over Her 'Rift' With Sister-In-Law Aishwarya

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's personal lives have been making headlines recently, and now Aishwarya's sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, has found herself entangled in an unexpected social media controversy.

The issue began when social media users unearthed an old Instagram post from Shrima featuring her family, including her husband Aditya Rai, their children, and Aditya's mother, Vrinda Rai (Aishwarya's mother).

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Many were surprised to learn about Shrima's connection to the Bollywood star.

One commenter remarked, "I never knew you were Aishwarya's sister-in-law until your recent pictures." Shrima replied, "Good, I want you to see me for me."

This exchange was misinterpreted on Reddit, leading to rumours that Shrima had strained relations with Aishwarya, fuelled by the fact that Shrima rarely shares posts about the actress or her daughter Aaradhya.

To address the controversy, Shrima shared screenshots of a direct message from the original commenter, who apologised for any misunderstanding.

The message read, "I'm extremely sorry, Shrima, if I have hurt you in any way. My comment was just a sudden reaction on knowing that you guys are related. But media has really added up so much masala, and my comment has been shown in the wrong way. Why would I accuse anyone of anything? It's your life, and it's completely up to you what to post and what not to. Many respects their privacy and keeps personal life in private. I respect and adore you a lot. You have your own identity, and I respect that. Best wishes for you always."

Shrima graciously responded, "It's not your fault."

Shrima also released a detailed statement to clarify matters, highlighting her professional journey.

She stated, "Before becoming a blogger, I worked in wealth management for years. I've also been Mrs. India Globe 2009. I have never used anyone's name to build my career. As a woman, I take pride in my independent achievements and won't allow anyone to undermine that."

Shrima Rai, a beauty influencer with over 100,000 Instagram followers, was crowned Mrs. India Globe in 2009. Previously a banker, she now shares lifestyle and beauty content online. She is married to Aishwarya's brother, Aditya Rai.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya herself has sparked discussions after her name appeared without the "Bachchan" surname at a recent Dubai event.

The description at the event read, "Aishwarya Rai-International star," drawing significant attention from social media users amidst ongoing speculation about her marriage.