Abhishek Bachchan says Jaipur has a special connection to his relationship with Aishwarya Rai. In comments reported by NDTV, he points to the city as part of how his dating relationship began, saying that “Aishwarya and I started dating here.”

The remarks are tied to his ongoing personal and professional link with Jaipur. Bachchan is the owner of the Jaipur Pink Panthers, a Pro Kabaddi franchise, which keeps him connected to the city beyond his film career. NDTV frames the statement around Jaipur’s role in his “love story,” emphasizing the city as a key backdrop to his relationship’s early period.

While the focus of the coverage is on Bachchan’s statement about when and where he began dating Rai, the reporting does not include additional details such as the specific timeline, circumstances, or any direct comments from Rai. The account centers on Bachchan’s recollection and his association with Jaipur through the sports franchise.