Amitabh Bachchan’s letter to his granddaughters has earned him praise and scathing criticism. While many have appreciated the gesture, others have pointed out that his letter was probably a promotion for his upcoming film, “Pink”, and that he hasn’t apologized for making his daughter-in-law marry a tree.
For those who didn’t understand that, Aishwarya is supposed to be a manglik, which according to superstitious beliefs, will result in the death of her spouse. “Marrying” a tree and then felling it is one of the ways in which people get out of this “curse” – as in, the tree becomes the husband who dies soon after. There’s a “creative” solution for you!
However, did Aishwarya really marry a tree or was it only a rumour? The Bachchan family has denied that such a ritual ever took place even as a lawsuit was filed against Aishwarya for promoting a regressive tradition.
Stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal was among those who jumped into the debate on Twitter. She took a dig at Junior Bachchan’s acting talent while she was at it.
Aishwarya had to m marrying a tree first so she could marry a rock (mince Abishek can't act no?) https://t.co/deLwldVxSt
— Aditi Mittal (@awryaditi) September 7, 2016
But Abhishek, who is known for giving it back, was quick to respond:
@awryaditi the question mark at the end suggests that you have a doubt, mince, there is hope for me. Yay!
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 7, 2016
Aditi laughed when she saw the sportive reply.
@juniorbachchan hahahahahahahahah. Rockstar you are!
— Aditi Mittal (@awryaditi) September 7, 2016
What about the tree?
@awryaditi and just for the record... We are still looking for this alleged tree.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 7, 2016
@juniorbachchan Iska reporting aur case hua tha. https://t.co/oyLdGDN60l
— Aditi Mittal (@awryaditi) September 7, 2016
@awryaditi and the outcome of the case? Oh forgot... Whatever is printed is always the truth.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 7, 2016
Aditi graciously made a self-joke and retired.
@juniorbachchan Hahahahahahahahah. Which is why I do jokes, not news. Though news can be infinitely more entertaining obvi.
— Aditi Mittal (@awryaditi) September 7, 2016