In 2007, when Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot, the media and public were flooded with various speculations about the couple. Several bizarre rumors circulated about Aishwarya, including claims that she had married a tree before Abhishek to ward off bad luck and that she was inauspicious to the Bachchan family. Amitabh Bachchan, the patriarch of the family, was furious about these reports and didn’t hold back when addressing the issue.
Amitabh Bachchan Slams the Inauspicious Rumors
In a 2007 interview with Mid Day, Amitabh Bachchan reacted to these unfounded rumors with anger and frustration. He expressed his deep displeasure over the media’s handling of the situation. He said, “This is very insensitive. First, they said she was auspicious, then claimed she married a tree, and now they call her inauspicious for our family. This is ridiculous!”
Bachchan’s words highlighted the absurdity of such claims and his strong disapproval of these baseless rumors.
Aishwarya Is Not Unlucky for Us: Amitabh
Amitabh continued by addressing the speculations that claimed Aishwarya brought bad luck to the Bachchan family, especially with predictions about the death of her father-in-law. He firmly rejected these claims, stating, “Aishwarya is not unlucky for us! Whatever is destined will happen, and none of this has anything to do with her.”
His statement showed the deep respect and love the family holds for Aishwarya, dismissing the rumors as nothing but falsehoods.
The Impact on Aishwarya and Abhishek
Amitabh also expressed his concern for what Aishwarya and Abhishek had to endure because of such reports. He said, “Has anyone thought about what she and her family must be going through? The worst part is that these speculations just won’t stop. Every little thing is blamed on her.”
This outburst came after months of constant rumors about the couple and their relationship, highlighting how relentless media scrutiny can affect personal lives.
Divorce Rumors Surrounding Abhishek and Aishwarya
Recently, there have been reports suggesting that Abhishek and Aishwarya’s relationship has hit a rough patch, with rumors even hinting at an upcoming divorce. However, neither the couple nor the Bachchan family has publicly commented on these claims, leaving fans and media to speculate further.
Despite these ongoing rumors, Amitabh’s words from years ago still resonate, as he defended his family and showed unwavering support for Aishwarya amidst media attacks.
