Mumbai (18 September 2025): Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again found herself in the middle of speculation regarding her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan, as rumors about their alleged separation refuse to die down. However, veteran filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar, who resides in the same building as Aishwarya’s mother, has revealed the real reason behind her frequent visits, dismissing all divorce chatter as baseless.
The Daily Routine Behind the Buzz
In an interview with Indian media, Prahlad Kakkar explained that Aishwarya personally takes responsibility for her daughter Aaradhya’s school routine. She drops Aaradhya off in the morning and, instead of returning to the Bachchan household, she often heads straight to her mother’s apartment nearby.
Kakkar said: “Aishwarya spends her time with her mother until it’s time to pick Aaradhya up from school. Her mother is unwell, and Aishwarya is extremely sensitive and close to her, so she feels the need to be around her as much as possible.”
He stressed that Aishwarya’s decision to stay at her mother’s home for long hours is purely rooted in love and care for her ailing mother, not in any alleged tension with her in-laws.
Addressing Rumors About Bachchan Family Dynamics
When asked directly whether Aishwarya avoids staying with Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan, Prahlad Kakkar firmly rejected such claims: “This is absolute nonsense. Aishwarya is very much the daughter-in-law of the Bachchan family. The rumors about her separating from Abhishek and moving in with her mother are false. She is there only during school hours, and sometimes Abhishek himself comes along to visit his mother-in-law.”
This statement directly contradicts gossip suggesting that Aishwarya’s absence from family events was tied to strained relations within the Bachchan household.
Divorce Speculations Resurface
The couple, who tied the knot in 2007, has repeatedly faced rumors of separation over the years. The chatter intensified again after both Aishwarya and Abhishek attended Anant Ambani’s wedding separately earlier this year, fueling fresh reports that their marriage was in crisis.
Adding to the speculation, Aishwarya recently shared photos from Aaradhya’s 13th birthday celebration on Instagram, but Abhishek was noticeably absent from the pictures, prompting whispers that all was not well between them.
Meanwhile, rumors linked Abhishek romantically to actress Nimrat Kaur, suggesting that he had moved on from Aishwarya. However, in December 2024, the couple made joint appearances at several public events, looking cheerful and affectionate, which briefly silenced the gossip mills.
Reality vs. Rumors
Prahlad Kakkar’s clarification has now brought a fresh perspective, highlighting that the actress’s priority is her mother’s health rather than marital discord. He noted that Aishwarya has always been deeply attached to her mother, and her presence in the same building should not be misinterpreted.
The Bachchan family, as always, has chosen to remain silent on the matter, neither confirming nor denying the rumors. But given their history of weathering such controversies, industry insiders believe that this too is just another wave of unfounded speculation.
For now, what remains clear is that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to balance her roles as an actress, a mother, and a daughter. Her dedication to her mother during this phase appears to be the primary reason behind her long hours spent away from the Bachchan home, not evidence of a fractured marriage.
