Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have been married for 16 years, but recent speculation suggests the couple may have separated. Neither of them has addressed the rumors yet. Amid this family drama, an old video from Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday has resurfaced, where Jaya Bachchan publicly announced her future daughter-in-law. Surprisingly, it wasn’t Aishwarya Rai but another actress who was expected to marry Abhishek.
In 2002, Jaya Bachchan introduced Karisma Kapoor as her future bahu during an event, welcoming her into the Bachchan family. In the viral video, Jaya says, “I would, with the Bachchan and Nanda family, welcome another family into our group, and that’s the Kapoors – Randhir and Babita Kapoor. And to be my daughter-in-law, Karisma Kapoor. That’s Abhishek’s gift to his parents on his father’s 60th birthday.”
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This throwback moment is now making waves on the internet, sparking various reactions. One user commented, “Maybe Bacchan’s fame was sinking at that point of time, so the relationship didn’t go any further! Salute to Amitabh Bacchan… the way he built his family’s wealth and status once again!” Another user noted, “Karishma seemed very happy, look at her face.” Some users believe Abhishek and Karisma were genuinely in love, and external factors played a role in their breakup.
Both Abhishek and Karisma have since moved on. Abhishek married Aishwarya Rai in 2007, while Karisma tied the knot with businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003. However, her marriage ended in divorce in 2016. The reasons for Abhishek and Karisma’s breakup remain unclear, with some reports suggesting Babita Kapoor’s interference or Jaya Bachchan’s demand for Karisma to quit acting as contributing factors. Despite multiple speculations, the exact reason for their broken engagement has never been fully revealed.