Aishwarya Rai Bachchan urged her fans to confront the issue of street harassment directly in the eyes and to hold your head high. In a recent Instagram video, she addressed this pressing concern and discussed strategies for tackling it as part of L’Oréal Paris’ latest campaign, for which she serves as the brand ambassador. The actress shared a video on account of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shares video on street harassment
In the video, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan emphasized, “Street harassment. How do you deal with it? Should you avoid eye contact? Absolutely not. Look the problem head-on. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist. My body, my worth. Never compromise your value. Do not doubt yourself. Stand firm for your worth. It’s important not to blame your clothing or your lipstick. Remember, street harassment is never your fault.”
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan captioned her post, “On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, join @lorealparis’s Stand Up campaign against street harassment training program. We’re all worth it. @lorealparis.” She included the hashtag #WeStandUp.
Fans reacted to Ash’s post
Fans reacted positively to her message, with one commenting, “Wow, Aishwarya, you are the most inspirational and powerful woman.” Another remarked, “The icon of beauty with brains.” One user expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you, queen, we needed this.” Another added, “Well said. Proud of you for fighting for a cause that is of grave concern for women and society.”
Aishwarya’s upcoming projects
Regarding her recent work, Aishwarya was last seen in “Ponniyin Selvan 2,” directed by Mani Ratnam, which is a sequel to the 2022 film of the same name. The film features narration by Kamal Haasan, with music composed by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. In September 2024, she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) award at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in Dubai for her remarkable performance in “Ponniyin Selvan 2.” Aishwarya has not yet announced her next project.
Aishwarya’s personal life
Aishwarya married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and they welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, in November 2011.