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An interview of Aishwarya Rai is making headlines at a time when there are rumours of her divorce from Abhishek Bachchan. Earlier in an interview, Aishwarya Rai had objected to being called by her husband's surname. She had already told her mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan that women should not depend on their husband's name for their identity. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)
Interestingly, this old interview of Aishwarya Rai is in the headlines when her mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan has expressed displeasure over Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh addressing her as 'Mrs. Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)
When Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan, she was a big name in Indian cinema. She expresses surprise when journalists address her as 'Aishwarya Rai Bachchan' in interviews. She replies, 'Oh… that's the title. Oh my god! Just call me Aishwarya, as you know me. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)
When Aishwarya was asked if 'Rai Bachchan' is her official surname, she said, “Professionally I am known as Aishwarya Rai, who is married to Abhishek Bachchan, so obviously it is Aishwarya Bachchan.” Make of that what you will. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)
Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan in April 2007. They have a 13-year-old daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. Let us tell you that a few days ago, the actress' mother-in-law and MP Jaya Bachchan strongly opposed Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh calling her 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'. Jaya Bachchan reminded that her identity is independent of her husband's name, however, Harivansh Narayan Singh said that her name is recorded as Jaya Amitabh Bachchan in the documents provided by him. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb)