A recent Instagram 'like' by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan ignited a flurry of speculation about his marriage with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actor had liked a post discussing the rising trend of divorces, fuelling rumours of trouble in paradise. However, a surprising revelation has put these speculations to rest. A Reddit post suggests that Abhishek's like was not a personal statement but a show of support for a friend namely Dr Zirak Marker. Abhishek Bachchan Likes ‘Rising Divorce Cases’ Post Amid Rumours of Separation From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

As per the Reddit post, Zirak, a close friend of Aishwarya since their days at Jai Hind College in Mumbai, contributed to the article the Instagram post referred to. The post for the article in The Indian Express' Eye magazine lists Zirak as one of the contributors. FYI, also based on Instagram metrics, Abhishek Bachchan and Zirak Marker follow each other, indicating a close relationship. Aishwarya Rai, less active on Instagram, follows only Abhishek on the platform and doesn't follow Zirak. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Has Left the House of Her In-Laws and Is Living Separately – Reports.

Reason Why Abhishek Bachchan Liked Divorce Related Post

The real reason why Abhishek liked that IG post: Aishwarya’s longtime friend Zirak Marker contributed to the article.

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Who Is Zirak Marker?

Dr Zirak Marker, a renowned psychiatrist and psychoanalyst for kids and adults, is also a close confidante of Aishwarya. Reportedly, the two have been friends since their college days and share a strong bond. Their families are also close, often vacationing together.

Indeed, this revelation on Reddit has brought a sigh of relief to fans who were concerned about the Bachchan couple's relationship. It's a classic case of a social media mishap leading to unnecessary speculation, highlighting the power of a simple 'like' in today's digital age.

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