– Actor Abhishek Bachchan recently garnered attention after liking a social media post discussing the difficulties of divorce and the increasing trend of ‘grey divorces.’ The post, authored by Heena Khandelwal, delved into the rising divorce cases among older couples, known as ‘grey divorces’ or ‘silver splitters,’ and the challenges they face after decades of marriage.
The post featured an image with the words, “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 was accompanied by a caption discussing the rising trend of divorces among older couples. “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. 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,” the post read.
Abhishek’s ‘like’ on this post sparked speculation, especially since it came just a few days after his wife, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, made a solo appearance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding. A screenshot of Abhishek’s social media activity was shared on Reddit, prompting a flurry of comments. While some speculated about potential marital issues, others defended Abhishek, suggesting his ‘like’ might be a general endorsement of the topic rather than something personal. “Kaise tum log itna observe kar lete ho yaar…just howowowow,” commented one social media user in amazement. Another added, “(It) could just be a general like on a topic/post that makes sense.”
Aishwarya’s solo appearance at the wedding, where she was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya, also raised eyebrows. She walked the red carpet alone, shortly after Abhishek posed for the cameras with his parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, and sister, Shweta Bachchan. However, inside the wedding venue, videos and photos showed that Aishwarya and Aaradhya reunited with Abhishek, attending the event together as a family.
Abhishek and Aishwarya have been married for 17 years and are considered one of Bollywood’s most iconic couples. Despite the recent speculation, there is no official statement from either party regarding any marital issues.
