Abhishek Bachchan likes Instagram post on divorce amid separation rumours from Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai tied the knot on April 20, 2007. They welcomed Aaradhya Bachchan on November 16, 2011.

Abhishek Bachchan has reacted to a post on Instagram, which talked about divorce, amid separation rumours from his wife Aishwarya Rai. The post was shared by a journalist on the social media platform. It was an article for Indian Express’ Eye magazine.


Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have been married for over 17 years now.

Abhishek likes post on divorce

The words on the post read, “When love stops being easy.” The caption read, “Divorce is never easy for anyone. Who doesn’t dream of a happily ever after or envision recreating those heartwarming videos of elderly couples holding hands as they cross the street? Yet, sometimes life doesn’t unfold as we hoped. But how do people cope when they separate after decades together, after spending a significant portion of their lives relying on each other for both big and small things?”

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It also read, “What drives them to sever ties, and what challenges do they face? This story delves into these questions. Coincidentally, ‘grey divorces’ or ‘silver splitters’—terms for those seeking marital dissolution typically after age 50—are on the rise globally. The reasons, though varied, are not surprising.” Reacting to the post, Abhishek Bachchan hit the ‘like’ button.

Abhishek, Aishwarya were seen arriving at Ambani event separately

The separation rumours have been doing the rounds on social media platforms for a while. It escalated when the duo arrived separately at the Ambani event held recently at Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on July 12. Aishwarya made a stylish entry with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, at the star-studded wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

Abhishek had arrived at the event with his father, Amitabh Bachchan, and mother, Jaya Bachchan. They posed for paparazzi along with Shweta Bachchan, her husband Nikhil Nanda, and their children–Navya Nanda and Agastya Nanda. Abhishek and Aishwarya tied the knot on April 20, 2007. They welcomed Aaradhya on November 16, 2011.

Abhishek’s upcoming films

Fans will see Abhishek with Shah Rukh Khan in the film King. However, an official announcement regarding the film is still awaited. Reportedly, the film is also set to star Shah Rukh’s daughter and Suhana Khan. King will reportedly be directed by Sujoy Ghosh.

Abhishek will also be seen in Housefull 5. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chunky Pandey in key roles.

Abhishek Bachchan likes post on divorce amid separation rumours from Aishwarya Rai

This action of Junior Bachchan came after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived solo at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding

Abhishek Bachchan likes post on divorce amid separation rumours from Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek Bachchan grabbed the eyeballs as he recently like a post on Instagram, which talks about the increasing trend of ‘grey divroces’ and difficulties. This action of Junior Bachchan came after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived solo at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding.

Shared by author Heena Khandelwal, the Instagram post reads, “When love stops being easy. Couples who have been married are now parting ways. What has prompted their decision and why are grey divorces on the rise?” The picture was shared with the caption about the article on the rising divorce cases.

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It further reads, “Divorce is never easy for anyone. Who doesn’t dream of a happily ever after or envision recreating those heartwarming videos of elderly couples holding hands as they cross the street? Yet, sometimes life doesn’t unfold as we hoped. But how do people cope when they separate after decades together, after spending a significant portion of their lives relying on each other for both big and small things? What drives them to sever ties, and what challenges do they face? This story delves into these questions. Coincidentally, ‘grey divorces’ or ‘silver splitters’—terms for those seeking marital dissolution typically after age 50—are on the rise globally. The reasons, though varied, are not surprising.”

Abhishek and Aishwarya tied the knot on April 20, 2007 and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya on November 16, 2011.

On the professional, Abhishek Bachchan will reportedly share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan in King, where he will portray out-and-out negative role. It will be helmed by Sujoy Ghosh and co-produced by Red Chillies and Pathaan, Fighter and War director Siddharth Anand.

Abhishek will also feature in Housefull 5 costarring Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chunky Panday in prominent roles.