Rumors about a potential separation between Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have been circulating online. Amidst these speculations, the actress attended the Global Women's Forum in Dubai on Wednesday, where she delivered a speech on women's empowerment. As Aishwarya took the stage, a large screen behind her displayed her name as "Aishwarya Rai | International Star," omitting the "Bachchan" surname. Several videos and photos from the event have since been shared widely on social media.
In a previous interview with The Hindu, Abhishek Bachchan expressed gratitude to Aishwarya for her dedication to raising their daughter, Aaradhya. He reflected on how the actress chose to pause her acting career after Aaradhya's birth to focus on their children. "My mother stopped acting when I was born because she wanted to spend time with the children. We never felt the void of Dad not being around. I think at the end of the day after work, you come home at night," he shared.
When director Shoojit Sircar discussed the sacrifices Jaya Bachchan made for her children, Abhishek Bachchan drew a parallel to his own life, particularly in relation to his wife Aishwarya. He shared, "In my household, I'm lucky I get to go out and make movies but I know that Aishwarya is at home with Aaradhya and I thank her immensely for that but I don't think the kids look at it that way. They don't look at you as a third person, they look at you as the first person," he said.
Rumors about a potential divorce between Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have been circulating on social media for some time. These speculations gained momentum when the couple arrived separately at a high-profile wedding in July. The rumors further intensified when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the rise in "grey divorces," fueling further speculation.
The post that Abhishek liked focuses on the question, "Why love stops being easy," and highlights the growing trend of long-married couples parting ways. It also asks, "What has prompted their decision and why are grey divorces on the rise?"
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were married in April 2007 and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan in November 2011. To date, the couple has neither confirmed nor denied the divorce rumors.
(Soure NDTV)
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