In 2024, fans witnessed some shocking celebrity divorces that took everyone by surprise. Among them, AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu’s separation after 29 years of marriage garnered widespread attention. The news left netizens disheartened as the couple had maintained a private but stable relationship for a long time. Along with this, let’s take a look at the list of those South celebrities who announced their separation this year.
1. Jayam Ravi and Aarti
In September, Jayam Ravi confirmed that he had separated from his wife Aarti. In a lengthy post on X, he described the decision as ‘painful’ and requested privacy for his family. He wrote, “After much thought, deliberation and discussion, I have taken the difficult decision to move forward with the dissolution of my marriage with Aarti.”
A few days later, Aarti made the situation more tense by revealing that Jayam’s announcement was made without her prior knowledge or discussion.
Take a look at his post below:
2. GV Prakash and Sandhavi
Musician and actor GV Prakash Kumar parted ways with ex-wife Sindhvi earlier this year in May. The couple decided to end their relationship with mutual consent after 11 years of marriage. She shared the news of her divorce with her fans through an official statement on social media.
GV Prakash’s statement read, “After much thought, Sindhvi and I have decided to separate after 11 years of marriage. For our mental peace and well-being while maintaining mutual respect for each other.”
Take a look at the post below:
3. Young Prince and Sridevi
Kannada actor Young Rajkumar and Sridevi Byrappa had filed for divorce earlier this year after they made serious allegations against each other during a press conference organized by their lawyers. Sridevi later posted a statement on her social media handle and mentioned that she remained silent to maintain dignity.
The young prince’s ex-wife wrote, which loosely translates to, “It is very unfortunate and sad to see that a man who is expected to maintain professional decorum is publicly character assassinating a woman without any truth.” I am extremely disappointed in how this has been handled especially given the false story.”
Take a look at her post below:
4. Bhama and Arun Jagdish
Malayalam star Bhama has also reportedly ended her marriage with businessman Arun Jagadish this year. Although there has been no official confirmation, the change in the actress’s social media posts has fueled rumors about a divorce.
She shared a picture with her child on her Instagram handle and wrote, “I never knew how strong I was until I became a single mother and being strong was my only option. Me and my Girl.” This caption seems to confirm that she has broken up with her husband.
Take a look at the post below:
5. AR Rahman and Saira Banu
AR Rahman and Saira Banu decided to part ways with mutual consent after 29 years of their marriage. The couple said their relationship had become distant, causing “emotional strain”. His children have also addressed the situation and requested privacy from their fans and well-wishers.
AR Rahman also wrote an emotional note on his social media handle, which brought tears to everyone’s eyes. He wrote, “We had hoped to reach the Grand Thirty, but it seems that all things have an unseen end. Even the throne of God can tremble under the weight of broken hearts.”
Take a look at his post below:
Meanwhile, the couple are parents to three children: Khatija, Ameen, and Rahima.
Also read: Netizens react to AR Rahman using ‘ARRSairaBreakup’ hashtag to announce separation from wife Saira Banu
