Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have recently been in the spotlight due to reports suggesting they may have separated. However, before marrying Aishwarya, Abhishek was previously engaged to another prominent actress in Bollywood: Karisma Kapoor. The couple announced their engagement in 2002 during Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebration.
Unfortunately, they called off their engagement in January 2003, leaving fans shocked and curious about the reasons behind their split. Various theories circulated online regarding their breakup. One report claims that Abhishek’s mother, Jaya Bachchan, wanted Karisma to quit acting after marriage, which was opposed by Karisma’s mother, Babita Kapoor. Another suggestion is that the Bachchan family was facing financial issues at the time, leading Babita to hesitate about marrying her daughter into a family dealing with such challenges.
Ultimately, Abhishek and Karisma decided to amicably end their engagement and go their separate ways. Following their breakup, both moved on with their lives. Abhishek eventually married Aishwarya Rai, while Karisma tied the knot with industrialist Sunjay Kapur. However, Karisma’s marriage ended in divorce in 2016.
In light of recent rumors, there are speculations about the state of Abhishek’s marriage to Aishwarya. Reports have emerged suggesting they may have already separated but chose to keep it private. Additionally, there are claims that Abhishek may have cheated on Aishwarya with his Dasvi co-star, Nimrat Kaur.