Aishwarya Rai’s missing surname ‘Bachchan’ caused a stir

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took to the stage at the prestigious Global Women’s Forum in Dubai; where she spoke passionately about women’s empowerment and praised the panelists for their efforts to promote cross-industry inclusivity.

A video from the event shared on her official Instagram page showed off her impressive presence as “Aishwarya Rai | International Star” flashed on the screen behind her.

The absence of her married name “Bachchan” in the video sparked new speculation on social media about her relationship with actor Abhishek Bachchan.

After the clip went viral, breakup rumors resurfaced, sparking a heated debate online.

A quick search revealed that there is no official change in Aishwarya’s name. The use of her maiden name at the Dubai event appears to have been a professional choice by the organisers, aiming to maintain brevity.

On her verified Instagram profile, her name is still listed as “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan”.

The couple’s relationship has long been the subject of speculation, further fueled by their separate appearances at major events earlier this year.

Fans noticed the absence of Abhishek and the Bachchan family in the photos from Aaradhya’s recent birthday celebration, further strengthening the assumptions.

Aishwarya was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday morning while returning from Dubai. Dressed in an elegant all-black outfit, the actress exuded positivity without showing any signs of personal turmoil as she greeted the paparazzi.