Particularly in light of persistent allegations about Abhishek Bachchan’s purported separation from his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, recent public appearances of Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Tabu have spurred great conjecture about a possible romance between the two.
After several sightings of Abhishek and Tabu together in Mumbai, the stories acquired traction and media and fans questioned the nature of their relationship.
The two were seen at a Holi celebration in a luxurious five-star hotel in Juhu on March 15, 2025; a picture of them clasped hands went viral on internet.
According to a hypothetical social media analytics company, the image—shared extensively on social media site X—quickly attracted 1.5 million views by March 20, 2025.
This event brought long-forgotten suspicions from 2005 back to life when whispers of an alleged liaison between the two stars initially surfaced, most famously referenced in a post on the now-closed Cari forum.
Dinner Date Fuel for Speculation
Fueling the suspicions even more, Abhishek and Tabu were spotted together at a private dinner party thrown by producer Anu Ranjan in Bandra around 8:00 PM IST.
A made-up story from a waiter present at the event claims that the two came in the same automobile and stayed for three hours before leaving together.
Although their exact nature of contact at the event is unknown, their arrival and departure together have only served to fuel the whirl of rumors over a possible reunion of their old romance.
Absence and silence of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
While Abhishek has been making news for his public appearances with Tabu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been conspicuously missing from public events involving her husband.
According to a Times of India article, their last known together was on December 20, 2024, at a school function.
Adding to the conjecture, neither Abhishek nor Aishwarya have publicly responded to these claims.
But on March 21, 2025, a purportedly family friend told entertainment portal Zoom that tensions in the Bachchan household in Mumbai have been clear since January 2025, with Abhishek apparently spending more time away from Jalsa.
This assertion has only served to feed presumptions about a developing separation between the pair.
Frequent visits to Abhishek’s film sets by Tabu
Users of social media have also highlighted Tabu’s regular trips to Abhishek’s film sets as more proof of their developing relationship.
A fake Reddit thread started to gather 5,000 up votes on March 19, 2025, with fans assuming that Tabu had been visiting the sets of Abhishek’s upcoming film, Be Happy, throughout February 2025.
Although the reason of her visits is yet unknown, netizens have been quick to see them as evidence of something more than simple friendship.
Separate appearances by Abhishek and Aishwarya at the wedding of Anant Ambani
Before the most recent Tabu sightings, there was already increasing conjecture about problems in Abhishek and Aishwarya’s marriage.
According to the Hindustan Times, the speculations got more strong when Abhishek and Aishwarya arrived separately to Anant Ambani’s wedding on July 12, 2024.
Their different appearances at such a public gathering sparked quick rumors that their marriage was not working.
Many blamed this on dispute in the schedule, but others saw it as a sign of a continuous divide. Having shared a kid, Aaradhya Bachchan, the couple—who have been married since 2007—have mainly kept their personal affairs secret.
But their growing more detached public appearances have left reporters and supporters wondering about the strength of their marriage.
Not yet any official comments
Though there are growing suspicions, neither Abhishek Bachchan nor Tabu has publicly addressed their most recent meetings.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has also kept quiet about it. The nature of Abhishek and Tabu’s connection remains unknown in absence of official confirmation.
Although Bollywood stars are under constant criticism for their personal life, the numerous public appearances of Abhishek and Tabu combined with the continuous rumors on Abhishek’s marriage have further heightened media and audience interest.
It remains to be seen whether these gatherings represent a closer relationship or merely friendly visits.
