Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Actor Abhishek Bachchan has spoken candidly about his marriage to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, addressing long-standing conversations about success, ego and partnership in their relationship.
In a recent interview, the King actor reflected on their nearly two-decade-long marriage and explained why comparisons about professional success never affected their bond.
Abhishek Bachchan breaks silence on wife Aishwarya Rai being more successful
During a conversation with Lilly Singh on her podcast, Abhishek shared a personal perspective on being surrounded by successful people, both at home and in the industry. Drawing from his own family history, he pointed out that such dynamics were never unusual for him.
“When my parents got married, my mother was a bigger star than my father was. So, it wasn’t an unnatural thing,” he said, referring to his parents, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Abhishek explained, “It was always about a partnership. I have known Aishwarya from the start of my career. And the second film I made was with her.” He also noted that she remains the only actress with whom he has collaborated on several projects over the years.
The actor further spoke about the role of ego in his personal outlook. However, he clarified that he uses the word in a positive sense. “Through our courtship, our engagement, and our marriage, it was always about partnership. There was no discussion like, ‘I will bring the food, and you take care of the house’. It flows very naturally. For me, I think it comes from severe ego,” he said.
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Abhishek explained that this mindset stems from his own journey in the industry. Despite being the son of Amitabh Bachchan, he revealed that his father never launched him in films or created projects specifically for him. “I say ego because I am not the kind of person who believes somebody else has to give up or stop running for me to win that race,” he added.