Abhishek Bachchan responds to family rumours that have been circulating about his marriage with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, openly addressing the harmful impact of persistent speculation and negativity on his family in a recent interview. Speaking candidly, Abhishek discussed how facing relentless online gossip and divorce rumours has become deeply upsetting now that he, Aishwarya, and their daughter Aaradhya are at the center of constant public scrutiny.
Abhishek Bachchan Opens Up About Managing Negative Speculation
In a frank conversation with ETimes, Abhishek Bachchan revealed just how much public gossip and trolling about his personal life have started taking a toll since he became a family man. Abhishek indicated that prior to marriage and fatherhood, harsh comments and conjecture about him made little difference, but he now finds such negative scrutiny extremely distressing for his loved ones. Despite ongoing speculation, he has refused to make public clarifications, expressing the futility of doing so since “negative news sells” and detractors often twist even the most sincere statements to fit their narrative.
Pointing to his personal boundaries and responsibilities, Abhishek said:
“Previously, things that were said about me didn’t affect me. Today, I have a family, and it’s very upsetting. Even if I clarify something, people will turn it around. Because negative news sells. You’re not me. You don’t live my life. You’re not answerable to the people that I’m answerable to.”
—Abhishek Bachchan, Actor
While discussing the situation further, Abhishek acknowledged that swirling gossip does not only target him but also pulls in families and innocent individuals. He recounted an incident where a close friend was so incensed by a troll’s hostility that the friend challenged the person to say such things in person rather than hide behind an anonymous digital identity.
The Effects of Online Trolling on Families
During the same interview, Abhishek Bachchan reflected on how online anonymity emboldens people to issue cruel and unfounded statements, often disregarding the emotional consequences for those involved. He noted that such relentless negativity can pierce even a “thick-skinned” person and called for empathy among online users, urging them to consider how they might feel if exposed to similar attacks.
“It’s so convenient to sit anonymously behind a computer screen and write the nastiest things. You do realise you’re hurting somebody. No matter how thick-skinned they are, it affects them. How would you like it if somebody did that to you?”
—Abhishek Bachchan, Actor
Speaking further on the topic, Abhishek directly challenged those hiding behind screens, questioning the courage and conviction of those who air their grievances without facing the subjects in person.
“If you’re going to say it on the internet, I dare you to come say it to me on my face. That person clearly will never have the guts to come and tell me this on my face. If someone comes and tells me things on my face, then I will feel they have conviction. I will respect that.”
—Abhishek Bachchan, Actor
His impassioned remarks drew a line between fair criticism and malicious trolling, emphasizing that faceless negativity has real-world effects on individuals and their families. Bachchan’s comments echo a larger conversation on social media toxicity and the responsibility of users to consider the impact of their words.
The Ongoing Rumours about Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Marriage
The marriage of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, celebrated as one of the Hindi film industry’s most admired unions since their wedding in 2007, has periodically been the subject of speculation and rumours of trouble. Key events, such as Aishwarya’s separate arrival with her daughter Aaradhya at Anant Ambani’s wedding and suggestions that she is not on speaking terms with Jaya Bachchan, have fueled discussions, even as the couple continues to make public appearances together, implicitly refuting the gossip.
In the last year, the rumour mill intensified after reports linked Abhishek to Nimrat Kaur and pointed to his online activity, such as “liking” a post about “grey divorce,” only for those stories to be later proven baseless. The Bachchan family, including Jaya Bachchan and their daughter Aaradhya, has largely chosen not to directly engage with or respond to these public allegations. Instead, they have quietly continued with their family life, prioritizing privacy over official statements and letting their actions in public dispel doubts.
The Broader Impact and the Path Forward
Abhishek Bachchan’s forthright response to persistent family rumours brings attention to the emotional toll that constant online speculation and invasive media focus exert on celebrities and their loved ones. His approach—eschewing public clarifications and confronting the root cause of negative narratives—signals his belief that engagement with trolls only gives them greater influence.
This ongoing experience also highlights the broader challenge faced by public figures such as Abhishek, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aaradhya, and Jaya Bachchan, whose personal relationships are repeatedly dissected in public. The incident underscores the importance of empathy and responsibility in digital communities, urging fans and critics alike to consider the human cost of careless speculation. As the couple continues to make selective public appearances, their refusal to fuel the rumour cycle may serve as a blueprint for others in similar situations within the film fraternity and beyond.
