Rumours about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's separation have been circulating online for some time. Although the couple has chosen to remain silent on the matter, internet users continue to seek validation for these claims.
Recently, a photo of Aishwarya with their daughter Aaradhya went viral as they attended a family function. Fans quickly noticed the absence of Abhishek, prompting varied reactions on social media.
Aishwarya, her mother, and Aaradhya attended a family gathering, reportedly for the birthday celebration of Aishwarya’s cousin, Sagar Shetty. It captured Aishwarya holding her daughter close while posing with family members, surrounded by two birthday cakes and a stunning bouquet.
The post's caption simply expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes, but it was Abhishek's absence that caught the eye of many amid the ongoing separation rumours.
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As the image circulated, fans praised the family's simplicity, while others used it to support their theories about the couple's alleged separation.
One user highlighted Aaradhya's diverse upbringing, commenting, "I hope she is multi-diverse child for sure." Another fan pointed out the sweet connection between Aaradhya and her cousin, saying, "love how Aaradhya has her one hand held by the cousin and the other by Aish." Yet another remarked, "Aaradhya looks like Abhishek here."
One comment read, "Seriously, we need to normalize failed marriages and divorces... People grow apart without anyone being at fault... It's okay to co-parent happily rather than being miserable just to keep appearances." Despite the speculation, the photo presented a wholesome family moment.
Aishwarya and Abhishek tied the knot in 2007 in a private ceremony in Mumbai and welcomed Aaradhya in 2011.
Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II, released in 2023, while Abhishek has an exciting slate of projects, including Housefull 5 and Shah Rukh Khan’s King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh.
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