Abhishek Bachchan has finally broken his silence on the swirling divorce rumours with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, dismissing them as “rubbish, vicious, and incorrect” in a candid interview with Peeping Moon on December 10, 2025. The actor, who has faced months of speculation about their marriage, emphasized that their 14-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, remains blissfully unaware of the online chatter, crediting Aishwarya’s guidance for shielding her from the noise. “Aaradhya isn’t aware of the divorce rumours about Aishwarya and me—she doesn’t have a phone,” Abhishek revealed, highlighting their conscious effort to keep family life private.
The Rumours’ Resurgence: From Separate Appearances to Social Media Storm
The couple, married since 2007 and parents to Aaradhya since 2011, have been hounded by gossip since early 2024, when Aishwarya arrived separately for Anant Ambani’s wedding, skipping joint photos with Abhishek’s family. Whispers intensified with Abhishek’s reduced social media shares of home life and Aishwarya’s solo Cannes 2025 appearance in sindoor, which some interpreted as a subtle rebuttal. Abhishek, promoting his upcoming project, called out the media’s role: “Such stories are fabricated—I’ve never done anything wrong.” He confirmed quitting smoking and drinking during Aishwarya’s pregnancy, a personal choice now twisted into tabloid fodder.
Shielding Aaradhya: Aishwarya’s Parenting Triumph
Abhishek praised Aishwarya’s upbringing of Aaradhya, who accesses the internet for school but shows no interest in gossip. “She won’t believe anything; her mother has taught her well enough not to believe everything she reads,” he said. Aaradhya, a confident teen with her own opinions, focuses on studies over scrutiny. “She has an opinion, a wonderful way of conveying everything,” Abhishek added, noting Aishwarya’s emphasis on respecting the film industry while staying grounded. This echoes Aishwarya’s recent Red Sea Film Festival clarification: Aaradhya has no social media accounts, protecting her from fake pages.
A United Front: Beyond the Buzz
The Bachchans have maintained a united public image, from joint appearances at family events to Abhishek’s emotional posts. “We are what we are because of films and audiences,” he reflected, urging media responsibility. As rumours fade, Abhishek’s words reaffirm their bond, prioritizing family over frenzy.
A Family’s Fortified Front
Abhishek Bachchan’s rebuttal isn’t a retort—it’s resolve. As Aaradhya stays shielded, it thunders: Can love linger beyond labels? His heartfelt homage affirms yes, scripting a saga where privacy prevails in the spotlight’s ceaseless storm.
-By Manoj H