The jury is still out on this one. Amid news of separation from husband Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seemed to have gone back to her maiden name. The actress, who is a global icon, appeared at the Global Women's Forum Dubai 2024 on Wednesday night, where she addressed a room full of women on the platform's consistent efforts in using diversity to effect empowerment and equality.

Aishwarya Rai drops 'Bachchan' from her name at Global Women's Forum event, fans say 'she's free' 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seems to have quashed rumours of her divorce as she stepped out for an event in Paris wearing her wedding ring. Aishwarya married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007 and the couple welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2012.

What divorce? Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted wearing wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week, watch video

This should put rumours of separation to rest. Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai celebrated Holi on Monday with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, daughter Aaradhya and their friends.

What divorce? Aishwarya Rai poses with husband Abhishek Bachchan as they celebrate Holi