Jayam Ravi's wife Aarti claims the divorce announcement left her 'blindsided'

Days after Jayam Ravi announced his divorce on X, his ex-wife Aarti Ravi claimed that the announcement was made without her knowledge or consent.Aarti took her to Instagram on Wednesday (Sep 11)and wrote a long note stating that the decision made by the actor had left her and her children "blindsided."

Aarti began her note by saying, "I am deeply shocked and saddened by the recent public announcement regarding our marriage, which was made without my knowledge or consent. After 18 years of shared history, I believe that such a significant matter should be handled with the grace, respect, and privacy that it deserves."

Aarti also mentioned that she did try to talk to her husband and resolve the issues between them, but it did not yield any fruitful results.

Aarti wrote, "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, leaving both my children and me completely blindsided by this announcement. The decision to walk out of our marriage is purely one-sided and does not benefit our family."

Shecontinued, "Despite the pain this has caused, I have chosen to remain dignified and refrained from public comment until now. It has been hard to endure the false public narrative that has unfairly placed blame on me and subjected my character to attacks. As a mother, my first priority is and always will be the well-being of my children. I cannot stand by while this narrative affects them, and I will not allow these unfounded allegations to go unaddressed. My focus remains on the well-being of our children and helping them navigate this difficult time with the strength and integrity they deserve. I trust that in time, the full context of our situation will be understood."

"Lastly, I would like to thank the press, media and our dear fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. Your kindness and love have been a pillar of strength for us, and I appreciate your continued prayers and respect for our privacy during this challenging chapter of our lives," Aarti concluded.

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Jayam Ravi divorce post

A few days back, Jayam Ravi announced his decision to divorce Aarti in a post on X. He mentioned in his note that he hasn't taken the decision in haste. He wrote, "After much thought, reflections and discussions, I have taken the difficult decision to proceed with the dissolution of marriage with Aarti. This decision was not made out of haste and it stems from personal reasons that I believe are in the best interests of everyone involved."

Read the full statement here:Ponniyin Selvan actor Jayam Ravi announces divorce from wife Aarti Ravi

Rumours about their separation had been doing the rounds for a while. Aarti had deleted all her photos with Ravi on her Instagram account after celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary in June this year.

Jayam Ravi, son of veteran film editor A Mohan, is known for films such as Pooniyin Selvan, Jayam, Daas, Mazhai, Bommarillu, Peranmai, Romeo Juliet, Bhoomi and Siren. Aarti is the daughter of television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar. The couple are parents to two sons, Aarav and Ayaan.