Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan (L) looks on as his wife and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan speaks during a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan (L) speaks with his wife and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan before a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachahan (top L), accompanied by wife Jaya (L, middle row) and son Abhishek (2nd R) with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (C) pose with fim director Govind Nihalani (R) and other children following a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan (L), accompanied by wife Jaya (2nd L) and son Abhishek (R) with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (2nd R) pose following a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan (L) speaks with his wife and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan before a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan (2L), accompanied by wife Jaya (L) and son Abhishek (3rd L, partly obscured) and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, is presented a piece of artwork from children during a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (L) listens to husband actor Abhishek Bachchan before a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan (L) speaks with his wife and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan before a press conference in Mumbai on February 9, 2013. The Bachchan family pledged to donate the proceeds of a book to the Plan India charity organisation, which supports the protection and rights of newborn girls in the country. Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs, who are seen as breadwinners while girls are often viewed as a burden to the family as they require hefty dowries to be married off.
Indian Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan (L) and son Abhishek Bachchan pose for photos as they attend Mumbai's Most Stylish Awards 2013 in Mumbai on February 7, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan (L) and son Abhishek Bachchan pose for photos as they attend Mumbai's Most Stylish Awards 2013 in Mumbai on February 7, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan poses for photos as he attends Mumbai's Most Stylish Awards 2013 in Mumbai on February 7, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan poses for photos as he attends Mumbai's Most Stylish Awards 2013 in Mumbai on February 7, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan (R) attends the Global Sounds of Peace concert in Mumbai on January 30, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan sign autographs for children during an art exhibition by Radhika Goenka in Mumbai on January 21, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan attends an art exhibition by Radhika Goenka in Mumbai on January 21, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan attends an art exhibition by Radhika Goenka in Mumbai on January 21, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan attends an art exhibition by Radhika Goenka in Mumbai on January 21, 2013.
Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan during the 19th annual Colors Screen Awards in Mumbai on January 12, 2013.
