MUMBAI: Not too many people know this, but Abhishek Bachchan, who is all set to tie the knot with Aishwarya Rai, had adopted her colleague and competitor Sushmita Sen as his sister long ago.

And Sush is overcome with joy at the news of the impending marriage.

“I’m so sooo... happy for my brother Abhishek, and Aishwarya, who has been a colleague and friend for many years. Today, when she’s finally taking the plunge, I feel she deserves to be happy.”

But it’s brother Abhishek for whom she reserves maximum congratulations. “It was while we were shooting for Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai that Abhishek adopted me as his sister... Or shall I say I adopted him as my brother. Since then he has called me didi. And I love that. Today, when my brother is engaged and ready to take the plunge, I feel six feet tall. He’s a lovely guy and deserves happiness.”