Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has returned home after appearing at Paris Fashion Week, according to The Times of India. The outlet reported her arrival on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, and published photographs from the return.
Her time in Paris drew widespread attention online. The Times of India reported that she invited photographers to take group pictures with her after landing back in India. Telegraph India reported that fans reacted strongly to a hug between Rai Bachchan and singer Celine Dion at the event, with the outlet describing the online response as a "Motherquake."
The appearance also prompted criticism. NDTV reported that Rai Bachchan faced body-shaming comments following her walk at Paris Fashion Week. Rediff.com, meanwhile, framed part of its coverage around a comparison between her look and Kendall Jenner's, asking which of the two stood out.
Rai Bachchan is a longtime fixture at international fashion events, and her appearances routinely generate both praise and scrutiny across Indian and global media. The mixed reaction this time followed the same pattern: celebration of her presence alongside commentary on her appearance.
What to watch next: whether Rai Bachchan or her representatives respond to the body-shaming remarks, and where she is expected to appear next on the fashion circuit.
