Aaradhya Bachchan, the daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan — and the granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan — is not on social media and doesn’t own a personal mobile phone, as recently confirmed by her father Abhishek Bachchan in a candid interview.
At a time when celebrity kids are regularly trending on paparazzi pages and making headlines for Instagram debuts, the Bachchans’ choice to keep their 13-year-old daughter away from the digital spotlight offers a thoughtful case study in conscious parenting.
What Abhishek Bachchan Said — In His Own Words
In a recent promotional interview for Ghoomer and Kaalidhar Laapata, Abhishek revealed that Aaradhya is “not on social media and doesn’t have a phone,” firmly stating that this decision was not imposed, but rather nurtured. He was quick to credit Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, calling her a “selfless” and “incredible” mother who has consciously protected Aaradhya’s childhood.
“Aaradhya is a very conscientious girl. She’s not on social media. She doesn’t have a phone. The credit goes to Aishwarya for raising her right,” he said in the interview.
He also delivered a powerful message to online trolls: “She’s out of bounds. She is a child. Leave her alone.” His statement resonated with many netizens and parenting communities across the country.
The Bachchans' decision shows that parenting today isn’t about just keeping up with trends but choosing intentional boundaries in an overexposed world.
Abhishek described home life as "unfilmy" — filled with normalcy, discipline, and warmth. Aishwarya, known for accompanying Aaradhya to school and public events, has maintained consistency in raising her without the frills of fame.
In a world where oversharing is normal and digital fatigue begins in preteens, the decision to raise a child offline, grounded, and away from constant comparison is not just wise — it’s radical.
