At the recently concluded Paris Fashion Week 2024, Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made waves not just on the runway but off it as well, with some emotional moments behind the scenes that moved fans to their core. International makeup artist Buba Alfian, who got a chance to meet the former Miss World, was in tears throughout the meeting and his heartfelt reaction has been making headlines ever since.
A warm reunion behind the scenes
Longtime L’Oreal ambassador Aishwarya Rai was preparing for the walk backstage at the prestigious event when Alfian approached her. The makeup artist, who had met her before, was thrilled to be reunited with the Bollywood star. In a video shared on Alfian’s Instagram, Aishwarya was filmed getting some hair extensions applied and warmly greeted Alfian. As Alfian began to shed tears, the actress tenderly held his face and told him, “Don’t cry.”
Alfian was clearly touched by the encounter and shared his feelings online, captioning an Instagram post, “She remembered me… so happy… I love you.” In addition to his kind words, Alfian also gave her a gift and posed for a photo alongside her. The touching video quickly gained attention, with social media users praising Aishwarya for her heartfelt kindness. “She’s so sweet,” one commented, while another expressed it as, “You’re so lucky she’s Miss World.”
A star-studded event
Aishwarya Rai and Bollywood actress Aalia Bhatt both attended Paris Fashion Week as brand ambassadors for L’Oreal. Aishwarya stole the show walking the runway in a striking red satin gown, showcasing timeless elegance. Aalia Bhatt made her Paris Fashion Week debut in a metallic silver bustier paired with a black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, drawing cheers from fashion lovers. Agency
Aishwarya Rai at Paris Fashion Week
An avid fan of both actresses, Alfian also met Alia Bhatt backstage. Again overcome with emotion, he hugged her tightly and later said he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Alfian had previously tried to connect with Alia by messaging her through Indonesian actress Pevita Pearce and their heart-warming meeting at Paris Fashion Week peaked Alfian’s respect for her.
A tribute to Bollywood
Adding a touch of Bollywood magic to the Paris event, Alfian not only met the actresses but also serenaded them. He sang the classic “Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke” from Aishwarya’s 2000 film with Abhishek Bachchan, making the moment even more special. Alfian’s adoration of Aishwarya goes back many years and in a previous post, he had spoken about his admiration for her roles in films like “Devdas”, “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” and “Taal”. When he met her for the first time last year, he sang “Silsila Yeh Chahat Ka” from “Devdas”, further cementing his status as a true fan.
Aishwarya’s unique look at Paris Fashion Week
Aishwarya made waves at Paris Fashion Week with her bold and unique hairstyle. While many were mesmerized by her red dress, others couldn’t help but notice her voluminous hairstyle, which gave the impression that she had curlers in. While some fans speculated that she had accidentally left them in, it was soon confirmed that the hairstyle was intentional and added an avant-garde touch to her overall look.
Making another striking appearance, Aishwarya attended the event in a black dress and shared moments backstage with her celebrity friends, including Eva Longoria, Simone Ashley and Camila Cabello. The always-assertive actress completed her look with subtle makeup, allowing her natural beauty to shine.
Mother-daughter duo
Aishwarya wasn’t alone at the Paris Fashion Week. As is customary at international events, she was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The mother-daughter duo was seen having a great time together and Aaradhya has always been by Aishwarya’s side at national and international events. In the viral videos and pictures, Aaradhya can be seen enjoying the festivities, making fans across the world even more fond of the Bachchan family.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s presence at Paris Fashion Week 2024 was nothing short of iconic, from her crowd-pleasing red dress to the heartwarming moments she shared backstage.
