Aishwarya Rai made a striking appearance at the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, where her words and gestures became one of the most talked about moments of the event. The actor joined a distinguished lineup of guests on Wednesday, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, at the grand gathering.
Taking the stage with visible emotion, Aishwarya began by expressing her gratitude for being part of the celebration and for sharing the dais with the Prime Minister. Her speech soon took a thoughtful turn as she spoke about unity and compassion. She said that humanity stands above all divides, stressing, “There is only one caste, the caste of humanity. There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one language, the language of the heart, and there is only one God, and he is omnipresent.”
She then addressed PM Modi directly, thanking him for attending the ceremony and calling his presence “inspiring and impactful.” Aishwarya added that his participation brought deeper meaning to the commemoration and echoed Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s belief that true leadership lies in service.
However, it was the moment after her speech that sparked widespread attention. As she stepped down from the podium, Aishwarya walked up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and touched his feet as a gesture of respect. The moment quickly became a highlight across social media and news discussions.