Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's speech at the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, captivated attendees, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During her address, Aishwarya emphasized the teachings of the revered Godman, stating, "As we celebrate 100 years of Sathya Sai Baba's blessed advent, may we all re-dedicate ourselves to his divine message - Love all, serve all." She further declared, "There is only one caste, the caste of humanity. There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one language, the language of the heart. And there's only one God, and he's omnipresent."

Her remarks appeared to leave PM Modi visibly surprised. Following her speech, Aishwarya paid her respects to the Prime Minister by touching his feet, which drew applause from the audience. The event also featured the release of a commemorative Rs 100 coin and a postage stamp by PM Modi, who praised Sathya Sai Baba's message of universal love and selfless service.

Modi described the centenary as a "grand festival of universal love, peace, and service," linking it to India's tradition of service. He highlighted the extensive work of Sai institutions in education, healthcare, and rural development, noting their impact on communities across India.

The celebrations were attended by notable figures, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Aishwarya also expressed gratitude to PM Modi for his presence, stating, "Your presence here adds sanctity and inspiration to this centenary celebration." The event included cultural performances, reflecting the spirit of unity and service that Sathya Sai Baba championed throughout his life.