Bollywood actress and talk show host Simi Garewal recently faced backlash after posting a message defending Abhishek Bachchan amidst ongoing divorce rumours involving him and Aishwarya Rai. The couple has been dealing with speculation about their marriage, which intensified when the Bachchan family did not wish Aishwarya on her birthday, and she has been seen less frequently with them.
In response to the growing rumours, Simi shared a clip from her show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal on Instagram, where she praised Abhishek. She referred to him as one of Bollywood’s “nicest men,” highlighting his “good values and innate decency” in the post. Farah Khan, the director-choreographer, commented in agreement, calling him “the nicest guy.”
However, the post received criticism from Aishwarya’s fans, with many feeling it was inappropriate to share such a message during the ongoing divorce speculation. One comment read, “Very controversial time to put out this… Not fair yaa,” while another accused Simi of “protecting” Abhishek while not speaking out for Aishwarya.
Soon after, Simi deleted the post, which was later shared on Reddit. Neither Abhishek nor Aishwarya have commented on the ongoing divorce rumours.
Abhishek and Aishwarya, married for 17 years and parents to daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, have remained tight-lipped about their relationship. The rumours gained traction after Aishwarya attended a high-profile wedding alone with her daughter, and Abhishek liked a post about divorce. The couple has also been seen separately in recent public appearances.