New Delhi:
Days after announcing their divorce on X (formerly known as Twitter), Jayam Ravi’s ex-wife Aarti has claimed in a new statement that the announcement was made “without her knowledge or consent” on Instagram. Aarti Ravi wrote a lengthy note stating that the decision left her and her children “blindsided.” Aarti began her note with these words: “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the recent public announcement about 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 it deserves.”
Aarti Ravi mentioned that she tried to talk to her husband and resolve the issues in their marriage. But it didn’t materialize into a fruitful conversation. Aarti wrote, “For some time, I have sought out several opportunities to speak directly to my husband, hoping to have an open dialogue in a way that would honor the commitment we have made to each other and our family. Unfortunately, that opportunity was not afforded to me, leaving my children and I completely blindsided by this announcement. The decision to leave our marriage is purely unilateral and does not benefit our family.”
Aarti Ravi continued, “Despite the pain this has caused, I have chosen to remain dignified and have refrained from public comment thus far. It has been difficult to endure the false public narrative that has unfairly placed blame on me and subjected my character to attack. 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.”
Aarti Ravi signed the note with these words: “Finally, I would like to thank the press, media, and our beloved fans for their unwavering support over 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 in our lives.” Take a look:
Jayam Ravi mentioned in his note that he did not take the decision in haste. He wrote, “After much reflection, thought and discussions, I have taken the difficult decision to proceed with the dissolution of the marriage with Aarti. This decision was not taken in haste and stems from personal reasons which I believe are in the best interests of all concerned.”
Asking fans to respect his privacy and not speculate about his marriage, Jayam Ravi wrote, “In view of this, I kindly request all of you to respect our privacy as well as that of our family members during this difficult time and appeal to all of you to refrain from making any assumptions, rumours or allegations in this regard and let the matter remain private.”
Speculations about the marriage breakdown began when Aarti deleted all her pictures with Ravi from her Instagram account after celebrating her 15th wedding anniversary in June.
Jayam Ravi, son of veteran film editor A Mohan, is known for films like Jayam, Daas, Mazhai, Bommarillu, Peranmai, Romeo Juliet, Bhoomi and Siren. For those unaware, Aarti is the daughter of television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar. Jayam Ravi and Arti are parents to two sons, Aarav and Ayaan.