Speculation about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s relationship has been rife on social media, with ongoing rumors of a possible separation. However, recent reports suggest that the couple might reunite professionally in an upcoming project. Renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam is reportedly planning a new Hindi film that would bring Abhishek and Aishwarya together on screen again.
According to sources close to the development, Mani Ratnam has been searching for a suitable storyline to feature the couple, known for their iconic on-screen pairing. “Mani Sir has finally found the right subject to work with Abhishek and Aishwarya again,” a source shared with Zoom.
The actors have previously collaborated with Mani Ratnam on two projects together: Guru (2007) and Raavan (2010). Individually, Abhishek has worked with the director in Yuva (2004), while Aishwarya was recently seen in Ratnam’s Tamil magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan series (PS-1 in 2022 and PS-2 in 2023). The news of another collaboration has stirred excitement among fans, especially given the couple’s past successful ventures with the acclaimed director.
The separation rumors surrounding Abhishek and Aishwarya have been circulating for some time, particularly after the couple was seen arriving separately at a high-profile wedding in July. The rumors gained more attention when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the rise in “grey divorces,” adding fuel to the ongoing speculation. However, neither of the actors has addressed or confirmed these rumors publicly.
Married since April 2007, Abhishek and Aishwarya have been one of Bollywood’s most celebrated couples. They welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in November 2011. Over the years, the duo has worked together in several films, including Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006), Umrao Jaan (2006), Sarkar Raj (2008), and Raavan (2010). Fans are hopeful that their upcoming collaboration with Mani Ratnam will add another memorable project to their shared filmography.