In the early hours of Thursday, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan returned to Mumbai from New York. The “PS II” actress, in a cheerful mood, engaged warmly with the paparazzi at the airport.

Upon greeting the paparazzi with a good morning, one of them inquired about her well-being. Aishwarya responded with a smile, saying, “All good, thank you.” The actress went on to click selfies with the paparazzi and airport staff, further displaying her affable demeanor.

Aishwarya and her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, have recently been in the spotlight due to separate arrivals at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s high-profile wedding. Rumors about their separation intensified when Abhishek liked a post on Instagram discussing divorce.

Post Like By Abhishek Bachchan

The post, shared by author Heena Khandelwal, featured an image of broken hearts and explored the rising trend of “grey divorces”—a term for divorces occurring later in life, typically after age 50. The caption read, “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?”

It continued, “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.”

Speculation arose on Reddit suggesting that Abhishek’s like was due to the involvement of Dr. Zirak Marker, a close friend of Aishwarya Rai, who contributed to the post.

While the couple has not addressed the rumors directly, their separate activities and Abhishek’s social media engagement have fueled public curiosity about their relationship status.