Hail the bachcha force!

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Donning a stunning Elle Saab creation, the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, sashayed down the red carpet at Cannes with practiced élan this year — her 11th appearance at the festival.

Something was different this time. No, not her her obvious extra curves, but a warm glow that only a new mother can flaunt. Ash trampled on all the snide comments about piled on pounds with uncanny confidence that seemed to stem from her strong support system — the husband Abhishek Bachchan.
The new father who recently said, “I’m now waiting in queue for Ash’s attention,” post Aaradhya, their six-month-old daughter's birth, is now busy hitting back at fans and haters for criticising Aishwarya. “Bringing up a child is teamwork; what Abhishek is doing is something every ideal husband would do — protect his wife. There are a lot that changes in a relationship and lifestyle post a baby,” says designer Erum Ali of her husband Abbas. “The trick to sustain is stability and working as a team. Abbas has always been hands-on and my constant. We juggle to support our work and life schedule and that’s what makes our relationship click,” she adds.
Easing into the role of being a hands-on father and husband seems to be celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani's forte too. Says Manisha Ratnani, “One may think that a baby can create some distance between a romantic couple but they can’t be more wrong. Having a baby out of love is the most beautiful thing that could happen to a couple. It’s magical and it takes the relationship to another level. Both of us were equally involved in taking care of our children — in fact, I think Dabboo has had more sleepless nights than me,” The couple, who are expecting their third child, have not only managed to blend into each other’s lifestyles but their kids’ too. Toddler Myrah is already quite a celebrity having shot with B-town biggies, from SRK to senior Bachchan.
The dynamics of a husband-wife relationship goes through a paradigm shift during and post the birth of a child. Professor Alok Bagpai, Psychologist, IIT Kanpur explains, “The birth of the first child can be very stressful for both parents. At this juncture, having gone through the whole procedure of labour, childbirth and hormonal upheaval, the mother is in a very vulnerable state. By backing his wife, what Abhishek is doing is ideal, as the husband is required to pick up pieces and be the stronghold by offering moral support.”
Going through this difficult phase while being under the scanner constantly can get even more taxing. “Judging from Abhishek statements, looks like the power duo are already on the right track,” finishes Alok.