Abhishek Bachchan can't wait to bring Aishwarya Rai's baby home

Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who has become the proud father of Aishwarya Rai's baby girl, can't wait to bring his new born daughter and wife Aish home. The Bollywood star says that his family is overwhelmed with all the love they have received from all our fans, media and the industry.

"It is a momentous occasion for the family and we are overwhelmed with all the love we have received from all our fans, media and the industry. Both Aishwarya and the baby are doing great and we can't wait to have them home," the actor said in a statement issued here.

Abhishek Bachchan further said, "This is a very overwhelming and exciting phase we enter into and hope to have your continued love and support." He added. "I would specially like to thank the media for being so supportive, kind and respectful at such an important juncture in our lives. It means the world to us."

Aishwarya, 38, gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday morning at the private Seven Hills Hospital where she was admitted on Monday night. Abhishek also thanked the media for its support. Following speculative reports about the baby's birth, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had asked the electronic media to maintain restraint in reporting and respect the privacy of the Bachchan family.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to have a grand godh bharai

The Bachchans are gearing up for a grand baby shower for their bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is approaching her due date (November 2011), Jaya Bachchan will apparently be hosting a grand baby shower or 'godh-bharai' for Ash on October 18 at their residence in Jalsa, Mumbai. Jaya Bachchan's daughter and Abhishek Bachchan's sister Shweta Bachchan has apparently flown in from Delhi to help her mother prepare for the big event.

As per reports in Times of India, the event will be held in the afternoon after which Aishwarya Rai will leave for her mother's home where she will deliver her first born. The Rais will follow their own customs and traditions.

If reports are to be believed, Jaya is focusing on every detail and has even planned on what jewellery Aishwarya will be wearing for her godh bharai. There will be singing, dancing and a lot of entertainment which is expected to be attended by 'whos-who' of the Bollywood industry. Few of the celebrities who will grace the occasion include Sussanne Roshan, Sonali Bendre, Gauri Khan, Maanayata Dutt, Kajol, Twinkle, Khanna and sister Rinke Khanna and Sridevi amongst many others.

The father-to-be Abhishek Bachchan, flew to Mumbai on Saturday from Jaipur. Abhishek has been shooting for the film Bol Bachchan Bol for nearly two months now.