In a deeply unexpected and heartbreaking development, actor Jayam Ravi shocked his fans and the public on the eve of his birthday by announcing the dissolution of his 18-year marriage to Aarti Ravi.
Known to many as a perfect husband and doting father, Ravi often shared romantic photos with Aarti, and their social media feeds were filled with happy moments, whether celebrating festivals at home or enjoying family holidays with their two sons. They appeared to be the picture-perfect family.
Aarti herself was blindsided by Ravi’s sudden public announcement on September 9th. “I was deeply shocked and saddened by the recent public announcement regarding our marriage, which was made without my knowledge or consent,” she shared, her words reflecting the pain of having their private lives thrust into the spotlight without warning. Despite their shared history of 18 years, Aarti revealed that Ravi had become increasingly distant, leaving her without the chance to address the issues in their relationship.
“For some time, I have sought several opportunities to speak directly with my husband, hoping to have an open dialogue in a manner that honours the commitment we made to one another and to our family. Sadly, that opportunity was not afforded to me,” she explained.
Aarti’s attempts to reach Ravi, including a visit to his parents’ home just a day before the announcement, were met with silence.
He was incommunicado. The public statement not only upset her but also deeply affected their two sons.
“The decision to walk out of our marriage is purely one-sided and does not benefit our family,” she added, with a deep sense of sadness.
Aarti has chosen to handle the situation with grace and dignity.
Ravi meanwhile has been unavailable for comment and is said to be working out legal formalities with his family and legal advisors.
