Abhishek Bachchan has finally opened up about the possibility of having a second child with wife Aishwarya Rai, after much speculation. The actor was recently on Riteish Deshmukh’s popular show Case Toh Banta Hai, where he was playfully teased about expanding his family.

Abhishek and Aishwarya are already proud parents to their daughter Aaradhya, who recently celebrated her teenage years. The couple’s daughter, like her parents, enjoys a significant amount of media attention, but their personal life often stirs curiosity and speculation.

During the show, Riteish Deshmukh made a light-hearted comment about the couple potentially having another child. He pointed out that the names of all the immediate members of the Bachchan family — Amitabh, Aishwarya, Aaradhya, and Abhishek — start with the letter ‘A.’ He then humorously asked, “So, what did Jaya aunty and Shweta do differently?”

This comment caught Abhishek off-guard, causing him to laugh and blush. He jokingly replied, “Yeh unko poochna padega (You’ll have to ask them).” He further commented, “But it seems like a bit of a family tradition — Abhishek, Aaradhya, Aishwarya,” acknowledging the naming pattern.

Riteish didn’t stop there and teased Abhishek further, asking, “Aaradhya ke baad?” (After Aaradhya?). Abhishek, trying to keep his cool, responded, “Well, we’ll see what happens with the next generation,” hinting that they may or may not be expanding their family in the future.

However, Riteish, ever the playful host, continued to tease Abhishek, saying, “Who waits that long?” This prompted a bashful reaction from Abhishek, who blushed and told Riteish to “show some respect for my age.” The actor added with a smile, “Main tumse bada hoon (I am older than you).” In a comedic response, Riteish touched Abhishek’s feet, and the two shared a light moment, much to the amusement of everyone in the studio.

This conversation comes after a period of swirling rumors about the couple’s relationship. Speculation about a potential divorce between Aishwarya and Abhishek had been circulating for months, causing concern among their fans. The couple, however, squashed these rumors in a positive way. Recently, they were seen attending a wedding reception together, posing for selfies, and appearing as happy and united as ever.

In response to the ongoing speculation about their relationship, Abhishek’s father, Amitabh Bachchan, also made a cryptic post on social media. The legendary actor addressed the rumors in a profound and philosophical manner, stating, “Speculations are speculations… they are speculated untruths, without verifications… Verifications are sought by the seekers to authenticate their business and commercials of the profession they be in.” This statement appeared to be a clear message to the public and the media, urging them not to give weight to baseless speculations.

As Abhishek and Aishwarya continue to maintain their privacy and focus on their family, the lighthearted conversation about a second child brought some much-needed humor to the ongoing media frenzy. While fans are undoubtedly curious about the Bachchans’ personal lives, Abhishek’s playful yet respectful reaction on the show shows that the couple values their privacy, while also appreciating the support of their fans. Whether or not they have another child remains to be seen, but for now, the couple seems to be content and happy with their little family.