When Aishwarya Rai met Wolverine: How Hugh Jackman cleverly flirted with actress in front of wife. Watch Video

Aishwarya Rai, known globally for her beauty, continues to captivate fans and celebrities alike. Recently, a video resurfaced of Australian actor Hugh Jackman playfully flirting with Aishwarya during his 2011 visit to India, even with his then-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, present. In 2011, Hugh Jackman traveled to India and was honored by the FICCI Frames team for his contributions to cinema.

Hugh Jackman’s India Visit

During the event, iconic director Yash Chopra and Aishwarya Rai presented him with a Lord Ganesha idol. Jackman, accompanied by his now ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, was clearly taken by Aishwarya's beauty.

Upon receiving the gift, Jackman remarked, “Thank you, Aish. I was told I was going to be introduced by the most beautiful actress in the world, and I thought it was going to be my wife. And I say that because I am a very smart man and also because my wife is sitting in the front row.” He continued, “But Aish, thank you very much. You are indeed a very beautiful actress. Not the most beautiful actress (pointing to his wife), but a very beautiful actress. But thank you to FICCI for having us here. It is a dream for us to be here in Mumbai, India. We’ve longed to come here.”

Fans Love His Smart Comment

Fans appreciated Jackman’s clever way of complimenting Aishwarya while expressing love for his wife. One fan commented, “You praise Ash, you win her heart and her fans. But you praise your wife in front of her, you win all the women’s hearts.” Another remarked, “Bro was saving himself from an argument,” highlighting Jackman’s diplomatic skills. A fan also noted, “Such a thorough gentleman apart from being a terrific actor.”

During the awards show, Jackman enjoyed dancing on stage with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Balan. Expressing his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, Jackman said, “I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan and I loved his film My Name is Khan. I want to do a sequel to this film and that will be called My Name is Jackman, and I am not a tourist,” cleverly playing on the film’s tagline, “And I am not a terrorist.”

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently made headlines with her first public appearance after a social media stir involving her husband, Abhishek Bachchan. The Bollywood star was spotted at Mumbai airport, seemingly returning from New York with her daughter, Aaradhya. This appearance followed Abhishek Bachchan’s controversial social media activity, where he ‘liked’ a post discussing “Silver Splitters,” referring to couples who divorce later in life, sparking rumors about their marriage.

In a video shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen elegantly dressed in an all-black outfit, consisting of a long black coat over matching pants, complemented by red lipstick and her signature loose, flowing hair. Aaradhya, by her side, wore a cozy lavender sweatshirt paired with black pants and white sneakers, smiling at the cameras as they navigated through the airport, with Aishwarya protectively holding her daughter’s arm.

The mother-daughter duo seemed at ease despite the swirling rumours, and Aishwarya even paused to thank the paparazzi before getting into their car. This outing also drew attention because it followed the couple’s separate appearances at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12. Abhishek attended the event with his parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, and his sister Shweta Bachchan’s family, while Aishwarya arrived separately with Aaradhya.

Aishwarya had also made a solo appearance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Shubh Aashirwad ceremony on July 13. She wore a stunning black suit adorned with colorful embroidery and completed her look with a statement necklace and a traditional maang teeka, radiating elegance and poise.

Hugh Jackman’s Personal Life

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness divorced in September last year after 28 years together. Jackman was last seen in the recent release, Deadpool and Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds.