For months, speculation has swirled around the state of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's marriage, fueled by various incidents and observations. Despite the persistent rumors, neither Abhishek nor Aishwarya have directly addressed the claims, adding to the intrigue. However, Abhishek's past remarks and recent actions offer some insight into how the couple is navigating the public scrutiny.

The rumors gained momentum after the couple made separate appearances at a high-profile wedding. This, coupled with Abhishek's absence from his daughter Aaradhya's birthday celebration, led many to believe that there was trouble in paradise. Further fueling the fire, Abhishek "liked" an Instagram post discussing the rise in "grey divorces," hinting at possible discord.

In the midst of all this, an old video of Abhishek addressing similar rumors resurfaced. In the video, reportedly from 2016, Abhishek was asked about the state of his marriage. While he didn't explicitly deny any issues, he subtly gestured to his wedding ring, stating that he was "still married". He also acknowledged the media's role in creating such stories, saying, "It's okay, we're celebrities, we have to take it".

More recently, Abhishek has spoken about dealing with negativity and stress, though not specifically referring to the divorce rumors. He emphasized the importance of finding a "ray of sunshine" and not being "swallowed by darkness". At an event, he jokingly said that getting a call from Aishwarya saying "I want to talk" gives him stress.

Despite the rumors, there have been instances suggesting that the couple remains united. Aishwarya wished Abhishek "love and light" on his birthday, and the couple celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. Aishwarya even shared a family photo with Abhishek and their daughter, seemingly shutting down the separation rumors.

Adding to the mix, Abhishek and Aishwarya, who married in April 2007 and have a daughter, Aaradhya, born in November 2011, have neither confirmed nor denied the persistent divorce rumors. They have starred in several films together, including Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006), Umrao Jaan (2006), Guru (2007), Sarkar Raj (2008), and Raavan (2010). Aishwarya once revealed in a 2010 interview that she and Abhishek "fight every day" but they have a rule of never going to bed angry.

Ultimately, the truth about Abhishek and Aishwarya's relationship remains private. While rumors and speculation may continue to swirl, it is up to the couple to reveal the reality of their situation.