Aishwarya Rai's Name Appears Without "Bachchan" At Event

Amid the rumours about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's separation have been swirling online, the actress attended the Global Women's Forum in Dubai on Wednesday, where she delivered a speech on women's empowerment. As Aishwarya took the stage, a large screen behind her displayed her name as "Aishwarya Rai | International Star," omitting the "Bachchan" surname. Several videos and photos from the event have been doing the rounds on social media.

This omission of the “Bachchan" surname set social media abuzz with speculation about Aishwarya possibly dropping her marital name. Rumours about Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's divorce have been circulating on social media for quite some time now. These rumours gained traction when the couple arrived separately at a high-profile wedding In July. The speculation intensified when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the increase in "grey divorces," which further fuelled the divorce rumours.

But Instagram profile not changed

If you give a quick look at Aishwarya Rai’s verified Instagram profile shows her name remains “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan." The video from the Dubai event simply used her maiden name for brevity or professional representation. There is no indication that Aishwarya officially dropped her marital surname.

So the viral video omitting “Bachchan" from Aishwarya’s name is not indicative of any official change. For now, fans can rest assured that the actress’ name remains unchanged, even as online speculations continue to swirl.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan married in April 2007. The two welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan in November 2011. So far, the couple have not confirmed nor denied the divorce rumours.