Did Aishwarya Rai ditch the Bachchan surname? Viral video triggers fresh divorce buzz
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai, where she delivered a heartfelt address on women’s empowerment. The event’s official Instagram account shared a video featuring Aishwarya applauding the panelists for their efforts in fostering inclusivity across various industries.
During her stage appearance, the backdrop displayed her name as “Aishwarya Rai | International Star,” sparking social media chatter due to the absence of the “Bachchan” surname.
This omission fueled rumors of Aishwarya possibly distancing herself from her marital name, especially amidst ongoing speculation about her and Abhishek Bachchan’s alleged separation. However, a fact-check by News18 debunked these claims. A glance at Aishwarya’s verified Instagram profile confirms that her full name, “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,” remains unchanged.
The use of her maiden name at the Dubai event likely aimed at simplicity or professional representation rather than signaling any official change.
On her return from Dubai, Aishwarya was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday morning, dressed in an all-black ensemble and greeting photographers with her trademark smile.
Speculation about her relationship with Abhishek gained momentum earlier this year after the couple attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding separately. Further fueling the buzz, photos from their daughter Aaradhya’s recent birthday celebration, shared by Aishwarya, notably excluded any members of the Bachchan family, including Abhishek.
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