Did Aishwarya Rai Drop the Bachchan Name? Fans React to Shocking Move at Dubai Event!

Aishwarya Rai recently attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai. She gave a heartfelt speech on women’s empowerment.

Her speech made headlines around the world. However, what caught many fans' attention was how she was introduced.

She was simply called "Aishwarya Rai," with no mention of her married name, Bachchan. This led to rumors about her separation from Abhishek Bachchan.

A screengrab from the event was shared on Reddit. The image showed Aishwarya standing in front of a graphic that said, "Aishwarya Rai - International Star." The caption asked, "Has Aishwarya removed Bachchan from her official name?" Many fans thought this confirmed the separation rumors. Some even said she looked happier and freer.

Others supported her for dropping the name. One comment said, “She was always THE Aishwarya Rai to me. Bachchan who?”

However, some fans suggested it might have been a mistake. They joked about an intern who might have skipped her surname because of space. Another fan pointed out that Aishwarya still uses "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan" on her Instagram. They said that would clear things up if she removes it there too.

Rumors about a fallout between Aishwarya and Abhishek began earlier this year. Aishwarya and their daughter Aaradhya arrived separately at a wedding.

The Bachchan family arrived later, but they all sat together. Speculation grew when the Bachchan family didn’t post birthday wishes for Aishwarya on her birthday, November 1. Despite the rumors, Aishwarya and Abhishek have not commented on the situation.

Aishwarya was last seen in *Ponniyin Selvan*, a film directed by Mani Ratnam. It was released in 2022 and 2023. Abhishek’s latest film, *I Want to Talk*, was released in theatres last week.