For the past few months, rumors have been circulating about a possible rift between Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. Some reports have even claimed that the couple is heading for divorce. However, neither Abhishek nor Aishwarya has spoken publicly about these claims, and the Bachchan family has remained tight-lipped. Along with this, there have been talks about tensions between Aishwarya and her mother-in-law, Jaya Bachchan, as well as her sister-in-law, Shweta Bachchan. This is not the first time such stories have surfaced about the Bachchan family.
Marriage of Jaya and Amitabh: A Rocky Beginning?
The marriage between Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri on June 3, 1973, has always been in the limelight. But did you know that even Jaya’s father was not entirely happy with the union? According to Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh’s father, Jaya’s father was quite upset when his daughter married Amitabh. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, in his book In the Afternoon of Time, wrote about a moment after the wedding when he hugged Jaya’s father, expecting him to praise Amitabh as a son-in-law. However, Jaya’s father shockingly remarked, “My family is completely ruined.” This statement left Harivansh Rai taken aback.
Amar Singh’s Shocking Revelations About Jaya’s Behavior
The late politician Amar Singh, who was close to the Bachchan family for over two decades, once made startling claims about Jaya Bachchan’s behavior with her in-laws. In an interview given to Dainik Bhaskar about 8 years ago, Singh revealed that Jaya had a strained relationship with Amitabh’s parents, Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. According to Singh, Jaya allegedly mistreated them for nearly 15 years.
Amar Singh shared that Jaya would often insult her in-laws in front of Amitabh, yet the actor never said anything in their defense. These tense relationships supposedly led Amitabh and Jaya to live in separate homes, with Amitabh moving to a bungalow named ‘Pratiksha,’ while Jaya stayed in ‘Jalsa.’ Singh further said that due to the deteriorating relations, Amitabh decided to live separately from his wife.
Separate Living Arrangements
Singh explained that despite rumors blaming him for the separation between Amitabh and Jaya, the couple had been living separately even before his involvement with the family. According to Singh, when he first met the Bachchans 20 years earlier, Amitabh and Jaya were already residing in different houses.
This separate living arrangement extended to Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai as well. Singh claimed that both couples, Amitabh-Jaya and Abhishek-Aishwarya, lived in separate houses, which added fuel to the speculation about family tensions. However, Singh denied any involvement in their matters, insisting that the families had made these choices for their own reasons.
Apology from Amar Singh
In later years, Amar Singh expressed regret over his public statements about the Bachchans. He admitted that he may have “overreacted” and apologized to Amitabh Bachchan. However, Singh stood by his claim that even when he first became friends with Amitabh, the couple was living separately.
Singh passed away in 2020 at the age of 64, but his revelations still stir conversations about the Bachchan family dynamics.
The Impact of These Rumors on Aishwarya and Abhishek
Despite the rumors surrounding Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, the couple has not publicly responded to any of the reports. Over the years, they have maintained a relatively private life, keeping their personal matters away from media scrutiny. The speculated tension between Aishwarya and her in-laws, particularly Jaya Bachchan, has also been a subject of gossip, but no member of the family has ever confirmed these stories.
For now, the rumors about the rift between Aishwarya, Abhishek, and the rest of the Bachchan family remain unverified. Whether or not there is truth to these claims, one thing is clear: the Bachchan family continues to be one of the most talked-about families in Bollywood.
With the spotlight constantly on them, it is not surprising that their personal lives attract so much attention. However, without any concrete statements from the family, it’s important to take these rumors with a pinch of salt. For fans of Aishwarya and Abhishek, the hope is that these reports are just that—rumors with no basis in reality.
As for the Bachchans, they seem to prefer maintaining their silence and dealing with family matters privately.
