Bachchan home a fortress ahead of Abhishek Bachchan - Aishwarya Rai Wedding

his son Abhishek bachchan marriage to Aishwarya Rai, superstar Amitabh Bachchan's home here resembles a fortress, every visitor being given a thorough once-over and curious passers-by promptly shooed away by security guards. One could be forgiven for thinking Prateeksha, the Bachchans'' sprawling bungalow in suburban Juhu, is the venue of some top secret meeting. But all the security is aimed at keeping away unwanted persons from the nuptials of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan on April 20. As the Bachchan family prepares to welcome Aishwarya into its fold, a key aspect of the preparations for the marriage is the secrecy shrouding it.

Details of everything from the guest list to the ''mehendi'' ceremony, the bride's dress and even the honeymoon have been kept top secret. Aishwarya Rai marriage and the Bachchans have consistently refused to talk about the wedding and all guests have been sworn to secrecy. Though the marriage of the former Miss World and the scion of the Bachchan family has evoked immense curiosity all around, those actually involved in the arrangements have been very tight-lipped.