Aishwarya Rai’s Missing Surname at Dubai Event Sparks Speculation

However, the internet was more focused on her introduction as simply "Aishwarya Rai," with the "Bachchan" surname conspicuously absent on the screen behind her.

This omission fueled rumors of a potential name re-debut amid ongoing divorce speculations. Many fans applauded the move, interpreting it as a reclaiming of her original identity, with comments like “Queen is back to business” and “She looks free and happy.” Others speculated that the omission was unintentional, citing her unchanged Instagram handle still bearing "Bachchan."

Aishwarya, who became "Aishwarya Rai Bachchan" after her 2007 marriage to Abhishek Bachchan, has always been synonymous with her maiden name from her Miss World 1994 win and subsequent acting career. While the internet debates the significance, one comment summed it up perfectly: “That face can still cause wars.”