Celebrity Divorces In India: From Dhanashree-Chahal To Hrithik-Sussanne

With Dhanashree and Chahal’s split, the internet is buzzing with mixed emotions . Celebrity divorces have become increasingly common in India, capturing the public’s attention and often sparking intense discussions.

Let’s take a look at some of the most notable celebrity divorces in the country that have kept fans and the media on edge.

Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan: Their divorce in 2014 after 14 years of marriage is frequently mentioned among the most expensive celebrity separations in India. Sussanne Khan initially asked for Rs 400 crore in alimony, out of which she received Rs 380 crore. The couple has since maintained a cordial relationship for their children, Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan.
Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora: After 18 years of marriage, this couple finalized their divorce in 2017, which shocked many fans due to their long-standing relationship. Reportedly, Khan had lost Rs 2.8 Cr in betting of 2018 Indian Premier League matches. Sources revealed that Malaika had tried to stop him from placing illegal bets, but he did not listen. This reportedly caused trouble in their marriage.
Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin: The filmmaker and actress divorced in 2015 after four years of marriage. Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin had a 14-year age gap, with Anurag being 39 and Kalki 25 when they married in 2011. Later Kalki Koechlin discussed her divorce on Kareena Kapoor’s show, “What Women Want, revealing that their age gap, busy schedules, and differing life goals contributed to the separation.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya: Their split in 2021 was particularly emotional for fans, given their fairytale wedding in 2017. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya met on the set of their first film together, “Ye Maaya Chesave” in 2010, and their relationship blossomed from there, eventually leading to their marriage in 2017. But they split in 2021 due to different goals in life.
Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth: This couple announced their separation in 2022 after 18 years of marriage, which deeply affected fans due to their prominent status in the film industry. Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth is the daughter of Famous actor Rajinikanth. Dhanush’s father and filmmaker, Kasthuri Raja, clarified that the reason behind Dhanush and Aishwaryaa’s split was a disagreement. The couple has two children, Yatra and Linga whom they continue to co-parent.
Honey Singh and Shalini Talwar : Honey Singh, the popular Indian rapper and music producer, married Shalini Talwar in 2011 after a long relationship. However, their marriage faced challenges overtime.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic : Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announced their divorce on July 18, 2024, after four years of marriage, citing differing personalities as a significant factor in their separation. The former couple met in 2018 and began dating. They got married during the COVID lockdown. In a joint statement, they committed to co-parent their son, Agastya. Following the divorce, she returned to Serbia with Agastya, while Hardik was linked to dating rumors involving British singer Jasmin Walia. Their split underscores the challenges celebrity couples face in balancing personal relationships with public scrutiny.