Did Aishwarya ever marry a tree?: Abhishek Bachchan says they’re still looking for it!
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