New Delhi: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan recently shocked his fans by liking an Instagram post that talked about divorce and the difficult times, further igniting his separation rumors with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The post shared was an article for a renowned media house; it was posted by a journalist on the social media platform.
“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?” – read the post that caught Abhisek’s attention.
The caption highlighted how divorce and coping with divorce is not easy. It described the hardships- “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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Meanwhile, The caption attached to the post 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.”
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai at Anant Ambani- Radhika Merchant wedding bash
Notably, separation rumors of the couple were already in prominence since they arrived at the Anant Ambani wedding separately. While Aishwarya arrived with her daughter, Aradhya Bachchan, Abhishek arrived with the Bachchan family- Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan along with her husband; Nikhil Nanda, and kids; Navya Nanda and Agasthya Nanda.
Abhishek and Aishwarya’s marriage
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai got married on April 20, 2007. They welcomed their daughter in 2011. After 17 years of marriage, the two sparked divorce rumors.
