Actors Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have announced separation, ending their 14-year marriage. The couple have been in the news since November last year, following rumours of trouble in their marriage, finally addressed the divorce rumours on an Instagram post. On Sunday, Jay Bhanushali took to his Instagram Story to confirm that the couple has decided to separate. The couple, who got married in 2011, have mutually decided to part ways after 14 years of togetherness.

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij divorce reason

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij announced their divorce issuing a joint statement on social media, saying that they remain committed to prioritising their children's well-being and have requested privacy and kindness during this transition. Though the reason behind their divorce is not known yet, the couple said, “Today, we choose to part ways on a journey called life, yet we continue to have each other’s backs. Peace, growth, kindness, and humanity have always been our guiding values. For the sake of our children, Tara, Khushi, and Rajveer, we commit to being the best parents, the best friends, and whatever else it takes to do what is right for them.”

“Though we walk separate paths, there is no villain in this story and no negativity attached to this decision. Before any conclusions are drawn, please know that we choose peace over drama and sanity above all else. We continue to respect one another, support one another, and remain friends, as we always have been. With mutual respect, we ask for your respect, love, and kindness as we move forward. Mahhi Vij & Jay Bhanushali,” the statement further read.

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij tied the knot in 2011 and have three children together: their biological daughter Tara, born in 2019, and foster children Rajveer and Khushi, whom they took in 2017. The couple often shared pictures and videos of their children together on social media.

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Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s divorce

Reports suggest that Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij had separted at the beginning of 2025 but the couple had not officially commented on it until recently. Reports had also claimed that Mahhi was seeking Rs 5 crore in alimony, allegations she later dismissed in a YouTube vlog.

In November 2025, Mahhi, said, “I didn’t want to talk about this, but I felt that before it gets dirty, it’s best to speak. I am reading that my divorce papers have been signed. Please show me the papers. Until we say something, no one has the right to interfere in our personal lives. Even though we are public figures, we will just tell you as much as we want to. One report claims that I have demanded Rs 5 crores as alimony. Who told you this? I don’t understand what alimony is. According to me, when a man works hard, no woman has the right to that money when they separate. Until I tell you guys, please don’t believe any news. Please respect our privacy. Jay is my family, he will always be, he is a wonderful father to my child, and is a wonderful human being.”

On the work front, Mahhi recently made her comeback on TV after nine years. She is currently seen on the show, Seher Hone Ko Hai. On the professional front, while Jay is currently busy with hosting reality shows, live events.