Amid recent rumors of a possible separation between Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, an old video featuring Jaya Bachchan has resurfaced, bringing back memories of Abhishek’s previous engagement to actress Karisma Kapoor.
In the viral clip, Jaya is seen referring to Karisma as her “daughter-in-law” while announcing her engagement to her son, Abhishek. The video has sparked renewed interest in the past relationship between Abhishek and Karisma, which ended unexpectedly in 2003, shortly after their engagement.
In the footage, Jaya Bachchan appears at a book launch event, joined by Amitabh Bachchan, Shweta Nanda, Abhishek, and Navya Naveli. During the event, she warmly welcomes Karisma into the family, and the actress graciously embraces her future mother-in-law on stage.
The engagement announcement between Abhishek and Karisma initially took place in 2002, on Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday, a significant family occasion. Yet, to the surprise of many, the engagement was called off in early 2003. The reasons for this split were never fully disclosed, although reports indicate that differences between the two families may have contributed to the decision.
Rumors at the time suggested that Jaya Bachchan preferred Karisma to step away from her acting career post-marriage, a notion reportedly opposed by Karisma’s mother, Babita Kapoor. This disagreement between the families may have contributed to the separation. Shortly after ending her engagement to Abhishek, Karisma married a businessman, although that relationship later faced its own challenges and did not last.
The resurfacing of this video has brought the Bachchan family’s past into the limelight once again, just as fans have been speculating about Aishwarya and Abhishek’s current marital status.
Observers noted that neither Abhishek nor his family publicly wished Aishwarya on her recent birthday, fueling separation rumors. Additionally, there has been some speculation regarding Abhishek’s rumored association with actress Nimrit Kaur, although no official confirmation has emerged regarding this alleged relationship.
This resurfaced video of Jaya’s engagement announcement for Karisma and Abhishek highlights a part of Bollywood’s fascinating relationship history. The speculation and rumors, both past and present, around the Bachchan family continue to intrigue fans and keep Bollywood in the spotlight.
