With celebs often hiding their secret relationships, patch-ups, divorces, as well as separations, last week yet another couple grabbed headlines for their alleged separation. It was widely reported that actor Amruta Khanvilkar and her actor husband Himanshu Malhotra have been staying separately for over a year, and there is trouble in paradise. However, as the news went viral, Amruta took to social media and warned of legal action against the circulation of defamatory rumours about her personal life amid reports of her alleged separation from husband Himanshu Malhotra. Amruta and Himanshu shared an official joint legal statement, slamming the separation claims.
Amruta Khanvilkar-Himanshu Malhotra divorce: Couple slams fake reports, warns of legal action, calls claims 'baseless, defamatory'
The statement, "effective from 10 August 2026," said that certain online, social media and digital platforms were circulating content concerning Khanvilkar and her personal life that was "baseless, defamatory and/or in violation of her privacy."
"While the right to freedom of expression is respected, any misuse of such freedom to publish, circulate or share defamatory statements, rumours, unverified allegations or misleading information concerning Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar will be taken seriously (sic)," the statement shared on Instagram read.
The statement also warned that those found responsible could face legal consequences. It said, "Wherever supported by available evidence, appropriate legal action will be initiated against the individuals, entities or organisations responsible for creating, publishing, circulating or sharing such content, in accordance with applicable law."
The legal notice follows a Times of India report stating that Amruta and Himanshu had maintained separate addresses for the past 18 months. However, an insider confirmed that neither a divorce nor a legal separation is currently in the works. Despite living apart, the couple remained on excellent terms. The report also noted that they are still close friends who regularly catch up on both personal and professional matters.
The couple met on the sets of India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004 where Amruta Khanvilkar and Himanshu Malhotra first met. They fell in love and, after many years of being together, got married in January 2015. That same year, Amruta and Himanshu participated in Nach Baliye 7 and ended up winning the dance reality show.
Amruta Khanvilkar has had a flourishing career in Marathi cinema, starring in movies such as Arjun, Saade Maade Teen, Aayna Ka Bayna and Baji. She has also been consistently seen in Hindi films and series. She was most recently seen in Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web and Tu Yaa Main.
On the other hand, Himanshu Malhotra has made appearances in Hindi movies like Phoonk, Himmatwala and Raazi. He has also worked in several TV serials like Bhagonwali - Baante Apni Taqdeer, Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage and Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei.
