Abhishek Bachchan Breaks Silence On Wife Aishwarya Rai Being More Successful: It Was Always About Partnership

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Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have been one of the most talked-about couples in Indian cinema for nearly two decades. For years, the internet has been filled with rumours and constant speculation about their relationship. Now, in a candid and refreshingly honest interview, Abhishek has finally addressed the questions head-on, speaking openly about partnership, ego, and what truly holds their marriage together.

Abhishek Bachchan On His Marriage With Aishwarya Rai

During a conversation with actor and YouTuber Lilly Singh on her podcast, Abhishek was direct and clear when the conversation turned to the subject of being surrounded by more successful people. He pointed to his own parents as an example, saying, "When my parents got married, my mother was a bigger star than my father was. So, it wasn't an unnatural thing."He made it clear that his marriage with Aishwarya has always been built on equal partnership. "It was always about a partnership. I have known Aishwarya from the start of my career. And the second film I made was with her," he said. He also noted that Aishwarya is the only actress with whom he has appeared in multiple films.

Abhishek then used the word 'ego' in a positive way to explain his mindset. "Through our courtship, our engagement, and our marriage, it was always about partnership. There was no discussion like, 'I will bring the food, and you take care of the house'. It flows very naturally. For me, I think it comes from severe ego," he said.He was quick to clarify that this ego is not negative. He explained that his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, never launched him or made a film specifically for him, and he carved his own path entirely. "I say ego because I am not the kind of person who believes somebody else has to give up or stop running for me to win that race."He added that he does not want to be in a partnership or marriage where his wife has to stop doing something to make him feel manly about myself. "And thankfully, my wife is not someone who thinks like that either," he stated firmly.

Abhishek Bachchan Talks About Parenting

Beyond his marriage, Abhishek also spoke very openly about raising their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. He made a rather surprising admission, saying, "As parents, fathers are lousy teachers because our emotions get in the way and we don't have that sensitivity chip that women do."He explained that men are naturally action-oriented and tend to lead by doing rather than saying. "You set an example by doing. In my home, both of us try to be the best example for Aaradhya. Instead of telling them this is right, or this is wrong, show them what to do by being that," he said.He concluded by saying that children learn the most by watching their parents live with strong morals and values. Abhishek and Aishwarya married on April 20, 2007, and will complete 19 years of marriage this month.