After weeks of speculation, television favourites Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have publicly confirmed that they are parting ways. The couple, who married in 2011 and share three children, issued a heartfelt note on social media to clear up rumours and explain their decision.
Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij: the announcement
Taking to their Instagram Stories, Jay and Mahhi said they have chosen to “part ways on a journey called life” but will continue to support each other as co-parents and friends. In their joint message they emphasised that the decision came from a place of mutual respect, peace and maturity.
“Today, we choose to part ways on a journey called life, yet we continue to have each other’s back. Peace, growth, kindness, and humanity have always been our guiding values,” the note read. They also asked fans and the media not to attach negativity or assign blame to their separation.
What they said about family and co-parenting
Jay and Mahhi made it clear that their children remain their top priority. They named their three kids — Tara, Khushi and Rajveer — and committed to staying united in their parenting roles:
- Tara — their biological daughter, born in 2019.
- Khushi and Rajveer — whom they welcomed and raised together from a very young age.
“For the sake of our children Tara, Khushi, Rajveer, we commit to being the best parents, the best friends, and whatever else it takes to do what is right for them,” they wrote, stressing there is “no villain in this story” and that they choose “peace over drama and sanity above all else.”
The couple’s public image and career highlights
Jay and Mahhi have long been seen as one of television’s admired couples, often sharing family moments and celebrations with fans. Professionally, Jay is known as one of Indian television’s most recognisable reality show hosts, while Mahhi earned acclaim for roles in shows like Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu. Their pairing has been a staple of TV gossip columns and family-oriented features for years.
What fans can expect next
The pair asked for understanding and respect as they move forward separately but co-parent together. They reiterated that their relationship now rests on mutual support and friendship rather than a romantic partnership, and appealed to the public to avoid speculation and negativity.
This confirmation marks the end of an important chapter in both their lives, but Jay and Mahhi’s statement makes it clear that their focus remains on the wellbeing of their children and maintaining a respectful bond going forward.
