The Bachchan Bahu, Aishwarya Rai is all set to have her ‘godh bharai’ (baby shower) today, i.e. 18 October, at the Bachchan residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai. It is heard that the ceremony is being planned carefully by mum-in-law, Jaya Bachchan, who is very particular about Ash’s jewelery, clothes, and even the guest list..
Aishwarya Rai is currently in her 8th month of pregnancy and is due to deliver in November. In India, it so happens that the ‘godh bharai ritual is conducted by the in laws and then, the girl goes to her parents place until her delivery.
Abhishek told a tabloid: “We’ve not been given a date yet, but yes, it is a November baby. That will take the number of November borns in the Bachchan family to six, starting with my grandfather Harivansh Rai Bachchan, my father-in-law Krishnakant Rai, Aishwarya, my nephew Agastya and my pet dog Shanook.”
“I will be with Aishwarya when she delivers. I can’t wait to hold our baby,” he added.
Speaking of the guest list, Gauri Khan, Sonali Bendre, Sussanne Roshan, Kirron Kher, Manyata Dutt, Maheep Kapoor and Bhavna Pandey are a few guest among those invited.
Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2011/10/aishwarya-rais-baby-shower-today/