Abhishek Bachchan reacts to rumours of separation from wife Aishwarya Rai: ‘Its very upsetting, you don't live my life'
Rumours of a marital problems between actor couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have been doing rounds for over a year now. The duo has never addressed the speculation publicly, but they regularly post photos together on social media and are often seen at functions. In a recent interview, while promoting his upcoming film Kaalidhar Laapata, Abhishek spoke about how 'negative news' affects him and his family.
During a conversation with ETimes, Abhishek spoke about the misinformation about him making headlines on the internet and why he choose to stay quiet. The actor said that while things that were said about him didn't affect him earlier, they do now. It's also because he has a family today. He said, 'It's very upsetting. You're not me, you don't live my life.'
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Abhishek Bachchan said that even if he clarified something, people would twist and turn it around because negative news sells. He added, ''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 and Aishwarya Rai, who have shared screen space in films like Kuch Naa Kaho, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Dhoom 2, and Guru, got married in 2007. The couple has a 13-year-old daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Abhishek Bachchan will be seen next in the OTT release Kaalidhar Laapata, also featuring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and child actor Daivik Bhagela. The movie is about a middle-aged man, who is struggling with memory loss and increasing loneliness. Directed by Madhumita, the film will premiere on ZEE5 on July 4.
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