The Bachchan Khandaan, a comedy of marital errors.

the never-ending tales of split marriages & well, jaya-ji

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's love story seems to have hit a speed bump, and guess who's in the driver's seat of this very bumpy ride? None other than the Bachchan family's very own matriarch, Jaya Bachchan. But hey, before we dive into the spicy details, let's take a moment to appreciate the Bollywood tradition of rollercoaster marriages – it's like a script no one saw coming. 

So, what's the tea? Well, it seems Aish and Ab Jr. might be flirting with the D-word (divorce, in case you were wondering). And why, you ask? Jaya's interference in the love saga is allegedly the reason for this twist in the plot. Not the first time, is it? And not exactly the Anushasan, Parampara or Prathishta we were expecting, right?

Now, let's talk about sacrifices, because every Bollywood drama needs a pinch of selfless love, or so we thought. Aishwarya supposedly hit a pause on her soaring career to cater to Abhishek's ego. But, lo and behold, the marriage ship seems to be sailing toward stormy seas. Moral of the story? Maybe sacrificing your career for love doesn't guarantee a happy ending – who knew?

Let's rewind to Aishwarya's blockbuster days – 'Jodha Akbar,' 'Robot,' and all that jazz. Fast forward to today, and we're being fed the narrative that she stepped back for family bliss. But hold up, is this a well-scripted PR stunt? Abhishek might be pulling a rabbit out of his hat to keep his career buzzing.

She also didn't take up a lead role in HNY apparently so that he could play a supporting character. She couldn't be the one who was a bigger star in the film.

He's got films or OTT shows coming up. This is his best chance of staying in the news and generating interest because, unlike in the past, people don't care about him unless it's got something to do with his wife or father. 

Living arrangements? Well, they've apparently waved goodbye to Jalsa, the Bachchan family mansion. But good luck finding a clear answer online – it's a media circus of 'he said, she said.'

Also, Abhishek says he "cannot think of not living with parents, especially at their age", but why does this apply only to men then? Does he not realize that women are expected to do just that all the time? So why is it unimaginable for him? How are these people so educated yet so patriarchal?

The Bachchan family wants to be perceived as this aadarshon wali ideal family where the beta abhi bhi humare sath rehta hai types. So Abhishek must have lied to maintain their image. 

Let's not forget Shweta Bachchan – the silent observer. Is she the secret puppet master, or is there more to her story? The Bachchan family certainly doesn’t live up to its 'ideal family' image but nevertheless, it’s a well orchestrated show.

Apparently, Nikhil Nanda didn't even know that he’d get engaged to ShwetDi, he learned this from an announcement at a party, lol. I sometimes feel DDD was based on the lives of certain Bollywood families

While the divorce rumours sizzle, one thing's for sure – the Bachchan household is no haven of marital bliss. A family friend spills the tea, revealing a whiskey-sipping Jaya Bachchan, an elusive Amitabh in his study, and Aishwarya residing in a separate part of the house. It's like a Bollywood script, and we're all just waiting for the grand finale.

So, what's the truth behind this spectacle? Is it a reality show, a family drama, or an elaborate cover-up? Only time will tell. It's a Bollywood rollercoaster, and we're all just along for the ride, popcorn in hand! 🍿✨