The ongoing marital struggles of Nitish Bhardwaj with his wife, Smita Gate, have taken a heartbreaking turn as he reveals the anguish of being estranged from his twin daughters. Best known for his portrayal of Lord Krishna in Mahabharat, Bhardwaj shared the emotional turmoil he experienced when his daughters expressed disgust towards him.
In a candid interview, Bhardwaj recounted facing abuse in his marriage and the painful ordeal of parental alienation, where his daughters are being kept away from him. He recounted the devastating moment when his 11-year-old daughter told him, “Papa, we are disgusted to call you our father,” leaving him shattered and questioning why such sentiments arose despite his efforts.
Smita Gate, Bhardwaj’s wife, holds a prominent position as a civil servant, chairing significant corporations. In her side of the story shared with the Free Press Journal, Gate revealed Bhardwaj’s alleged demands for her to quit her job, leading to their divorce. She denied his claims of financial support for their daughters, stating that he failed to fulfill his legal obligations.
The couple, married in 2009, parted ways in 2019 with mutual consent, but their separation has been marred by accusations and bitterness. Gate’s assertions of Bhardwaj’s purported neglect further deepen the rift between them, painting a poignant picture of broken familial ties amidst personal and professional discord.
Despite the turmoil, Bhardwaj’s candid revelations shed light on the emotional toll of familial estrangement and the complexities of navigating marital disputes in the public eye.