Reports of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s car being hit by a BEST bus near Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence created a stir on social media on March 26. A video shared by a paparazzo on Instagram fueled speculation, leaving fans concerned about the actress’s safety.
According to The Free Press Journal, the minor collision took place near Juhu Tara Road. However, the incident escalated when a scuffle broke out, and a bouncer allegedly slapped the bus driver. The matter was later resolved after the staff at the Bachchan residence apologized, and the driver decided not to file a police complaint.
Meanwhile, India Today reported that Aishwarya Rai was not inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. A source close to the actress confirmed to the publication, “People close to the actor have confirmed that she is absolutely fine and there was no ‘accident.’”
Amid Personal Speculation, Bachchan Couple Makes Public Appearances
The incident comes at a time when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s personal life has been under scrutiny, with ongoing rumors of a rift in her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan. However, the couple has repeatedly dismissed speculation through their joint appearances at various events.
A few weeks ago, Aishwarya and Abhishek attended the wedding of director Ashutosh Gowariker’s son, Konark, in Mumbai. The actress had previously worked with Gowariker in Jodhaa Akbar (2008), where she portrayed the role of Jodhaa opposite Hrithik Roshan’s Akbar.
In December, the couple was spotted together at a high-profile wedding reception. They also celebrated their daughter Aaradhya’s birthday as a family and were seen cheering her on at her school’s annual day performance, further dispelling rumors of discord.
Aishwarya’s Recent Work
On the professional front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: II, directed by Mani Ratnam. She reprised her role as Nandini in the historical drama, which marked the conclusion of the two-part adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic novel.
Despite the social media frenzy surrounding the minor mishap, Aishwarya remains unaffected by the rumors and continues to make headlines for her public and professional appearances.