Abhishek Bachchan Speaks On Marriage With Aishwarya Rai Amid Divorce Rumours: It Was Always About Partnership

Abhishek Bachchan has spoken openly about marriage with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, addressing long-running divorce speculation. Abhishek shared that their bond functions as a partnership, not a deal based on advantages. The actor also reflected on how their friendship slowly turned into romance and spoke about the way both approach parenting with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

Rumours over the years suggested Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were close to separating. Stories of an alleged divorce often appeared, yet neither confirmed anything. Both usually chose silence, and the couple continued to appear together at events, with their public image centred on family and mutual respect.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai marriage as a partnership

During a recent podcast with Lilly Singh, Abhishek Bachchan described the foundation of the marriage with Aishwarya Rai. Abhishek said, "We weren't in a relationship together. We were always buddies. We were always friends." He explained that love followed later, during their courtship phase, after years of camaraderie and trust between the two actors.

Abhishek Bachchan stressed that the marriage with Aishwarya Rai has always felt like teamwork. Abhishek said, "It was always about a partnership." Abhishek added that they never discussed who would "bring what to the table", because responsibilities and support formed naturally. According to Abhishek, this attitude did not come from ego, but from his upbringing and beliefs.

Abhishek Bachchan on marriage, career and parenting Aaradhya

Abhishek Bachchan shared that childhood lessons shaped his approach to both work and marriage. Abhishek said, "I was always brought up to believe you earn your wins." Abhishek then pointed out that many children from film families are introduced to cinema by parents, but Abhishek described personal progress as more gradual, with effort valued over privilege.

Turning to parenting, Abhishek Bachchan spoke about raising Aaradhya with Aishwarya Rai. The actor said, "In my home, as parents, both of us try to be the best example for Aaradhya instead of telling her what is right and what is wrong. We believe in showing what to do by being that ourselves." Both focus on daily conduct rather than constant instruction.

Abhishek Bachchan explained that he and Aishwarya Rai do not hold formal lessons for Aaradhya. Instead, they try to live by clear morals and values, allowing Aaradhya to learn through observation. Abhishek noted that the creative world both work in is very different, and Aaradhya’s future environment will likely differ from theirs in many ways.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan married on 20 April 2007 in a ceremony described as grand yet intimate. Persistent divorce rumours followed across the years, but the couple never endorsed such claims. In 2011, they welcomed daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, and public attention increasingly focused on the family unit, which continues despite constant media speculation.