In a significant personal revelation, actress Kanika Maheshwari, best known for her role as Meenakshi Rathi in “Diya Aur Baati Hum,” has disclosed that her 11-year marriage is coming to an end. The actress and her college sweetheart, Ankur Ghai, tied the knot in January 2012, and after years of living apart, they have filed for divorce, with the legal process expected to be finalized next year.
A reliable source shared, “Kanika has been living separately from her husband for the last four years. She and her eight-year-old son, Nanak, reside in Mumbai, while Ankur is based in Delhi. Despite attempts to reconcile and save their marriage, they faced challenges not only in terms of compatibility but also due to the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship.”
Kanika and Ankur, who previously participated in the sixth season of the celebrity couple dance reality show, “Nach Baliye,” in 2013, also collaborated as co-producers on several short films and a web series following their stint on the show. The decision to part ways was reportedly reached when they realized that making their marriage work had become increasingly difficult. The separation, according to the source, has been amicable.
Despite multiple attempts to reach out to Kanika for comments, she did not respond to calls and text messages. However, Ankur denied the rumors, stating, “No, these are just rumors, and they keep doing the rounds because we are in a long-distance marriage. I live in Delhi due to my work, while Kanika is in Mumbai. We haven’t separated.” The couple welcomed a baby boy in April 2015.
Kanika Maheshwari has had an extensive career in television, with notable roles in shows like “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii,” “Reth,” “Dil Mill Gayye,” “FIR,” and “Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji,” among others. The announcement of the end of her long-term marriage marks a significant turning point in her personal life.