With rumours of Aishwarya’s alleged separation from Abhishek swirling once again, here’s taking a look at previous signs of trouble in paradise we missed
Whether intentional or not, Abhishek Bachchan’s social media activity has intensified the resurfaced rumors of his reported separation from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Author Heena Khandelwal’s Instagram post, which delves into the complexities of love and divorce, apparently resonated with Abhishek, as evidenced by his ‘like’ on the post.
While this does not serve as a verbal confirmation of any relationship issues between him and his wife of 17 years, it has certainly reignited curiosity about the current status of their relationship.
From Aishwarya attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding separately from the Bachchans to reports suggesting she may have ‘moved out’ of Jalsa, let’s review all the signs that hinted at potential issues between the couple.
Aishwarya Arrives Separately for the Ambani Wedding
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 was a star-studded affair, attended by prominent figures from various industries. Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and their family—son Abhishek, daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and grandchildren Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda—were all present. Surprisingly, industrialist Nikhil Nanda, known for his low profile, was also there. The group, dressed in ensembles by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, made a striking appearance. However, Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s noticeable absence from the event raised eyebrows.
The situation seemed even more unusual when the mother-daughter duo arrived separately shortly afterward.
No Show of Support from Big B
Amitabh Bachchan recently made headlines for an unusual reason. He shared a post on Instagram about Kamaal R Khan’s upcoming project, wishing him well. This led many to suspect that his account might have been hacked, but that wasn’t the case. Big B is known for his active presence on social media, where he highlights his professional milestones, personal reflections, and supports his family and friends. However, he has noticeably never extended any public support or acknowledgment to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, even though she has had a successful period recently with the release of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan franchise.
Does Aishwarya No Longer Live with the Bachchans?
This is a major question fueling speculation about Abhishek and Aishwarya’s relationship. For context, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan own five high-profile properties in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu area: Jalsa, Pratiksha, Janak, Vatsa, and Ammu. Traditionally, Jalsa has served as the family’s primary residence, while Pratiksha was passed on to Shweta in 2023. Recent reports suggest that Aishwarya has moved out of Jalsa and into one of the nearby properties. Despite this, it appears that the Bachchans and Aishwarya are still in close proximity but are not living together under the same roof.
Cannes Becomes a Mother-Daughter Affair
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become synonymous with the Cannes Film Festival. As one of India’s most prominent international showbiz figures, she has graced the event annually since 2002. Notably, her supportive husband, Abhishek Bachchan, joined her at Cannes just a month after their wedding in April 2007.
Although Abhishek Bachchan initially maintained a presence at the Cannes Film Festival, it has since become an event primarily associated with Aishwarya and their daughter Aaradhya. The last time Abhishek attended Cannes was in 2022, where his appearance was brief and uneventful.
Dwindling Celebrations with the Bachchans
Social media can often reveal the state of personal relationships when things begin to shift. Aishwarya and Aaradhya were previously active participants in the Bachchan family celebrations, including New Year’s festivities. However, for the past two years, Christmas and Aaradhya’s birthday have been spent by the mother-daughter duo with Aishwarya’s mother, Brindya Rai, rather than with the Bachchans.
That said, there has been no official confirmation of a separation or divorce from either party. Do you think everything is still fine between Abhishek and Aishwarya?