Aishwarya Rai sparks fresh rumours as name appears without 'Bachchan' at Dubai event

The separation rumours of celebrity couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are refusing to die down. Fresh speculation has started after Aishwarya Rai's recent public appearance in Dubai.

Actress Aishwarya Rai was a guest of honour at the Dubai Women Establishment, the prestigious event that celebrates the achievements of women across various fields.

The organiser took to social media and wrote "This gathering is more than just an event, it is a legacy of empowerment it is an honor, an absolute privilege to be here, at the global women's forum in Dubai 2024 Aishwarya Rai International Star" (sic)

While the audience and her fans eagerly awaited her presence and speech, what gained major attraction was the omission of the surname 'Bachchan' from her name. Aishwarya's name appeared as “Aishwarya Rai” instead of “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan” igniting buzz about her alleged separation from Abhishek Bachchan.

As a speaker, Ash shared her personal experiences and explored ways to create a future of equality at the event.

Netizens were quick to speculate theories with several users questioning the removal of 'Bachchan' surname. While many defended her choice, few blamed the organisers and alleged that this might have been a deliberate move by the actress hinting at trouble in a 17-year-long marriage.

For the past few years, rumours have been circulating about things being not entirely smooth between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. Some reports even suggest that Aishwarya is living separately with her daughter and has distanced herself from the Bachchan family.

Amidst this situation, Abhishek also faced criticism from netizens as rumours of an affair with Nimrat Kaur circulated on social media.