Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- For Sonia Gandhi, the Bachchan family residence was more than just a place to stay when she arrived in India. It became her "maayka", or parental home, with the family embracing her as one of their own during her wedding to Rajiv Gandhi in 1968, she recalls in her memoir, "Belonging - A Journey of Love".

The book offers a glimpse into those early years, from Teji Bachchan's maternal affection to the family's role in her wedding celebrations, according to The Indian Express.

Amitabh Bachchan grew up in Allahabad with his parents, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. The family shared close ties with the Gandhis, including Rajiv, who would later become India's prime minister.

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