Every time Aishwarya Rai has put on weight, speculation has been rife over whether she is going the family way. Finally, the rumours have been put to rest by Amitabh Bachchan.

On June 21, Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his microblogging site: “@SrBachchan: T 410 -NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED!!!”

In a statement to the press, Amitabh said “Jaya and I are delighited at the news. We wish to thank all our friends and well wishers for their affection and seek your blessings and love in the coming days.”

Bollywood too is equally excited about the news. On hearing the news, composer Vishal Dadlani wrote: “Thrilled for @juniorbachchan, Ash, @SrBachchan and Mrs B. Some of the most wonderful people I know! God bless you …”

Sophie Chowdhury wrote: “Congrats to soon to be dadaji @SrBachchan. Thrilled for @juniorbachchan and Ash. Much love and happiness to u all!!”

Koel Puri, on her part, has wished the Bachchan parivar and also said that Abhishek and Ash will no doubt have beautiful children.