TV actress Mahhi Vij has finally spoken out on the current controversy regarding her marriage to actor and host Jay Bhanushali. The pair have been in the limelight for public gossip and social media trolls regarding the state of their relationship over the last few months. Speaking out in a recent interview, Mahhi issued a strong and unapologetic message to the divorce rumors, setting it straight that her private life is not something that should be publicly discussed.
Speaking about the gossip, Mahhi challenged the sense of entitlement of people seeking answers regarding her marriage. “Even if it is true, why should I tell you? Are you my uncle? Will you pay my lawyer’s fees?” she rhetorically asked, challenging the sense of entitlement some have over the private lives of celebrities. Her comment has led to a larger debate regarding privacy, particularly for celebrities who are bombarded with intrusive comments on social media.
Mahhi also firmly stood up against social media trolls who pitted her and Jay against one another. While some put the blame on her as the ‘better’ decent one, others placed it on Jay for what assumed break-up. Mahhi asked them to find the premise of such assumptions, saying, “Do you even know the truth? What do you know?
She went on to say that people outside only know what is posted on social media and tend to make up stories without knowing the actuality of a relationship.”.
The pair, who were married in 2011, have a stunning family of three children, two adopted, Rajveer and Khushi, and their biological child, Tara, who was born in 2019. Though their social media appearances together have decreased in recent times, Mahhi reminded fans and followers not to be so judgmental based on online trends alone. The actress also highlighted how divorce and single parenting are dramatized by society, further adding to unnecessary drama and emotional strain. With a clear message to “live and let live,” Mahhi’s response is not just a clarification about her marital status but also a much-needed reminder of the boundaries people must respect when it comes to someone else’s personal life. She refused to confirm or deny the divorce rumors but made it abundantly clear that her life is not a reality show for public entertainment. Her courage has won widespread approbation for inspiring dignity, privacy, and self-respect in a frequently harsh celebrity culture.
