Pics: Amitabh and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzle in Chennai for Kalyan Jewellers
The Bollywood veteran and Bachchan bahu were both dressed in full south Indian glory for the store opening event. The star-studded showroom opening was also supported by other celebrities including Malayalam cinema's sweetheart Manju Warrier, Telugu cinema heartthrob Nagarjuna Akineni and Tamil cinema actor Prabhu Ganesan.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled in a traditional white and gold outfit with chunky earrings. She adorned her hair with white flowers in authentic Chennai style.
Father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, meanwhile, looked elegant in a full white pattu veshti, shirt and gold zari dupatta – a traditional South Indian outfit. The father-daughter duo even posed for a selfie with thousands of eager fans.
Kollywood superstar Nagarjuna and Tollywood industry's Prabhu were also dressed in similar fashion while Malayalam award-winning actress Manju Warrier was a vision in a traditional red silk saree.
Despite the sweltering heat, tens of thousands of fans lined the streets of chenai to witness the star-studded Kalyan Jewellers showroom launch. The fans greeted and welcomed the Bachchan duo.
"Thank you Chennai. You are just amazing. My love to you," an overwhelmed Amitabh Bachchan said on Twitter.
The Bachchan duo has been brand ambassadors of Kalyan Jewellers – one of the largest Indian jewellery brand - for a long time.
Launched only in 1993, Kalyan Jewellers has over 50 showrooms in South India alone with many stores opened in UAE to tap the Malayali communities in the Gulf region.
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