'Jay is my family': Mahhi breaks silence on divorce rumors
What's the story
Television actor Mahhi Vij has finally addressed the ongoing rumors about her separation from husband Jay Bhanushali. In a recent YouTube video, she urged people to respect their privacy and not interfere in their personal lives. "Please don't believe any news till I say it myself. Respect our privacy and our children's privacy," she said, adding that Bhanushali is her "family." The actors have been married since 2010.
Family bond
'Until we are not saying anything...': Vij
Vij further emphasized their familial bond, saying, "Jay is my family and will always be my family. He's a wonderful father and a wonderful human being." She also urged people to respect their personal boundaries until they choose to speak on the matter. "Until we are not saying anything, you do not have the right to interfere in our personal life," she said.
Children's well-being
Rumors affecting children
Vij also spoke about how the rumors have affected their children's mental health. "My son showed me a news report. Imagine what's going through them." She also reacted to viral ₹5cr alimony claims, "Alimony ke baare mein, jab tak aap log mere muh se nahi sunte, kisi news pe mat jao." "Jab proof ho, tab baat kijiye." "Agar ek insaan ne paise kamaye hain, toh aurat ka uss par haq nahi banta jab aap rishte se alag ho jaate ho."
Podcast remarks
This is what she said earlier
Earlier this year, Vij addressed the ongoing divorce rumors during her appearance on The Male Feminist podcast. She had said, "Even if it is the case, why should I tell you? Are you my uncle? Will you pay my lawyer's fee?" "Why do people make such a big deal out of somebody's divorce or separation? I see people writing in my comments section, 'Mahi decent hai, Jay aisa hai.' Then somebody else writes, 'Jay accha hai, Mahi hi aise hai.'"
Family background
Recent report claimed they filed for divorce earlier this year
Vij and Bhanushali are parents to three children: daughter Tara (born in 2019) and two foster children, Rajveer and Khushi (who they adopted in 2017). Recently, a report by Hindustan Times claimed that the popular television couple filed for divorce a few months ago, with the divorce papers being "signed and finalized" in July-August. The report also suggested that the custody of their kids has been decided upon.