No, Abhishek didn't recently deny divorce rumors
What's the story
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has been in the news recently due to rumors of a possible divorce from his wife, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
These speculations were further fueled by a video clip circulating online in which Abhishek is seen talking to Bollywood UK Media and addressing the divorce rumors and saying, "Still married!"
However, a LatestLY fact-check has revealed that this video is not recent and allegedly dates back to April 2016.
Old video
Video reportedly from April 2016 'Sarbjit' screening
The video of Abhishek addressing divorce rumors is not recent, but reportedly from Sarbjit screening in April 2016.
In the clip, he can be seen showing his wedding ring and stating, "I don't have anything to say to you all about that. You all have blown the entire thing out of proportion, sadly."
Moreover, Abhishek looks starkly different and younger in the video, which suggests that it was recorded a few years ago and not recently.
Rumor origin
Rumors sparked by Abhishek's social media activity, Aishwarya's solo appearance
The rumors about their potential separation were triggered when the former 'liked' a post on divorce on Instagram and the latter's solo public appearance at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities.
Despite these speculations, the couple has maintained a relatively private personal life in recent years, restricting their public interactions to special occasions.
They have been married since 2007 and have a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
Career update
Take a look at the actors' recent and upcoming projects
On the work front, Abhishek is set to star in King, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan.
He also has a role in Shoojit Sircar's next directorial project.
He was last seen in R Balki's Ghoomer, co-starring Saiyami Kher.
As for Aishwarya, she was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023 and is yet to announce her forthcoming projects.