Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared a touching Instagram post marking two important occasions: her daughter Aaradhya’s birthday and her late father Krishnaraj Rai’s birth anniversary. The post included heartfelt moments, such as Aaradhya bowing before her grandfather’s portrait and a family picture featuring Aishwarya, Aaradhya, and Aishwarya’s mother. A nostalgic throwback of Aishwarya cradling newborn Aaradhya and glimpses of Aaradhya’s birthday celebration in Mumbai further warmed fans’ hearts.

Aishwarya’s caption read: “Happy birthday to the eternal love of my life dearest daddy-ajjaa and my darling Aaradhya. My heart, my soul… forever and beyond.” However, fans quickly noted the absence of Aishwarya’s husband, Abhishek Bachchan, and other Bachchan family members in the images. Comments speculating about Abhishek’s whereabouts sparked renewed interest in ongoing rumors of their separation.

Divorce speculations surrounding Abhishek and Aishwarya have persisted on social media, particularly after their separate arrivals at a wedding earlier this year. The buzz intensified when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the rise of “grey divorces,” which refers to separations among older couples. The post delved into why long-married couples part ways, highlighting emotional and practical challenges associated with late-life separations.

Abhishek and Aishwarya, who tied the knot in 2007, share a daughter, Aaradhya, born in 2011. While the couple has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, their absence together in recent events has only fueled public speculation.

Professionally, the duo has worked together in several acclaimed films, including Guru (2007), Dhoom 2 (2006), and Raavan (2010). Their fans continue to hope for clarity as the rumors linger.