10 Life Lessons from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

“Life will take its toll on all of us. We get injured, we get old. It’s really sad to try to run away from these harsh realities of life. Looks are not everything. I am not going to look beautiful all the time.”

 “I am human and I am very sensitive, so of course it hurts when there is someone out there criticizing you. You work to do your best, you work to receive appreciation. It definitely hurts me lesser today because with time and experience I have learned to reduce the negativity and truly recognize the positivity in life which is so much more.”

“It’s about the choices you make and you consciously make them. Being aware of the possible adjustment, immense balancing that you will need to do with whatever commitment you take on. The key word here is commitment.”

“Even prior to marriage and motherhood, it’s always been about prioritising and focusing on what you can commit to. That’s been my approach to every aspect of my life, be it my relationships or my professional commitments.”

“Right now, I’m following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass.”

“I always believed that my silence on several topics will be an advantage in the long run.”

“Haters are a drop in the ocean. There’s that much more love.”

“The more you are blessed with experience, the fuller and the more enriched you are in your craft.”

“I don’t believe in proving a point to anybody. Nobody is that important.”

“Motherhood is such a glorious blessing and I am very thankful for that. It’s such a beautiful experience. I so strongly recommend it. It’s bliss, love and fulfillment of another level.”

“The day I got married and I had a husband and in-laws in my life, my parents did not cease to be remotely less important or less my priority.”

“I like to be human and not lose myself in becoming a mannequin, which people in showbiz are accused of.”

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