Former Beauty Queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently performed at the Global Women‘s Forum in Dubai on Wednesday. She gave a passionate address to the audience on empowerment for women. However, what caught everyone’s eye was that her ‘Bachchan’ surname went missing from the large screen behind her.
The screen flashed out her name as mere “Aishwarya Rai | International Star,” making everyone speculate over her marital status with husband Abhishek Bachchan.
The growing speculation surrounding the split of this couple has only heightened people‘s interest in seeing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan without her married name. The speculations did receive a huge boost after both of them separately attended one of the most talked about weddings in July. Matters worsened when Abhishek Bachchan ‘liked‘ a social media post on how “grey divorces“ — marriages which end late in life, are increasing. However, it has sparked yet another speculation on his relationship status with Aishwarya; the couple never agreed nor contradicted any rumours of separation.
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Despite the ongoing rumours, Abhishek Bachchan has consistently praised Aishwarya for her dedication to their family. In a recent interview with The Hindu, Abhishek reflected on the sacrifices his wife made for their daughter Aaradhya. He spoke about how Aishwarya chose to step away from her acting career to focus on raising their child. “I’m lucky I get to go out and make movies, but I know that Aishwarya Rai is at home with Aaradhya and I thank her immensely for that,” he said. He also highlighted how their children view their parents, emphasising the importance of family over external appearances.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan got married in a bigceremony in April 2007. The couple has a daughter, Aaradhya, born in November 2011. The two have been a part of several films together over the years, such as Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Guru (2007), Raavan (2010), and more.
While the couple has kept a relatively private life, these recent events have reignited conversations about their relationship. Until now, neither Aishwarya nor Abhishek have commented directly on the rumours, leaving fans and the media to speculate.
As both Aishwarya and Abhishek continue to focus on their careers and personal lives, the rumour mill churns on. While Aishwarya’s absence of the Bachchan surname at a major international event raised eyebrows, it remains to be seen whether this moment is linked to the ongoing speculation surrounding their marriage. Fans continue to support the couple, eagerly awaiting any confirmation or clarification from the Bachchans themselves.
