Kanika Maheshwari, currently portraying a powerful role in Sehar Hone Ko Hai, has finally addressed the persistent divorce rumors that have circulated for the past few years. In an exclusive interview with Times of India TV, the Diya Aur Baati Hum actress broke her silence regarding her relationship with husband Ankur Ghai. She dismissed the speculation and revealed that while there was a time when they had decided to file for divorce, they ultimately chose to step back and reconsider.
Clearing the Air on Divorce Speculation
Speaking about the rumors, Kanika stated, “After about three years of continuous rumors and speculation, it felt right to finally address it. Many reports and discussions on social media claimed that Ankur and I are divorced, but this is not true. Though there was a phase where we were filing for divorce, we then took a step back and didn’t want to continue. We are not divorced, and many people tend to spread wrong information without knowing the full story.”
She added, “Different stories, facts, issues, and fiascos were made out of our lives and relationships. There’s a whole lot to it without knowledge of which people pass their judgments. I believe it is too easy to talk about any other individual’s life and reality without understanding the context. Most of what we see on social media only forms a small part of a person’s life.”
Living in Separate Cities for Work
Kanika revealed that she and Ankur have been living in different cities due to professional commitments. She explained, “Ankur lives in Delhi where his work is based, and I am in Mumbai for my work and shootings. The fact that we are living in two different cities is because of our professional lives, not because we are divorced.”
The actress shared, “People have always jumped to conclusions without understanding a particular aspect of our lives. What truly bothers me is when individuals talk about someone’s relationship with so much confidence without being well-informed. What makes a relationship is not just looks or who looks what, but the bond and understanding between individuals.”
The Impact of Persistent Rumors
She confessed, “Sometimes you face these kinds of questions and situations, and what really kills you is when strangers talk about you with so much conviction without being aware of your life and personal relationship. A marriage is never just for showing off; it is like any other relationship, be it between friends, family, or lovers. Relationships are different, and every relationship is different.”
Kanika emphasized the importance of understanding that not everything is as perceived on social media. “Some situations call for intervention as they make individuals like me feel very uncomfortable,” she said.
Choosing to Stay Together
She continued, “If many professionals can adjust to living with partners separately due to the nature of work, it is not something to be judged or speculated upon, and definitely nothing that makes it less of a marriage. Unfortunately, when you’re a public figure, people try to cook up something about your personal life, which I’ve never liked or encouraged. I’ve always been clear about privacy, but after three years, it’s important to tell it as it is. Couples sometimes choose to get through phases instead of walking away. After three long years of hearing so much, I think it was time to clear the air. Despite anything else one might want to believe, it is still very much a reality that Ankur and I are very respectful and fond of each other while continuing to have our separate careers in two different cities.”
Co-Parenting and Long-Distance Marriage
She signed off saying, “We are co-parenting our son Reyansh. There are days when he goes and lives with his papa, and some days he is with me in Mumbai. The main reason we did not get divorced was that Ankur did not want to, and then I also changed my mind. We also thought about what impact it would create on our child in the future. Now, we are happily living in a long-distance marriage, and it is the purest form of love.”
