Kanika Kapoor had a loveless first marriage at 18. However, all hell broke loose when she decided to leave the marriage.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleThe voice behind chartbusters like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Kanika Kapoor recently announced her separation from her husband, Gautam Hathiramani, after just four years of marriage. She shared the news on her social media handle and asked fans to respect her privacy. For the unversed, Kanika was married previously before her split from Gautam.
Kanika had tied the knot with an NRI, Raj Chandok, in 1998 when she was just 18. She embraced parenthood and welcomed three kids, Aayana, Samara, and Yuvraaj, with him. However, in 2015, she finalised her divorce from Raj, primarily driven by personal unhappiness, incompatibility, and infidelity.
Kanika once revealed that despite having all the financial comforts, she felt miserable in the marriage. It not only put an end to her musical dreams but also lacked mutual respect and support. However, when she reportedly caught her husband being unfaithful to her, Kanika decided to move out. It was also reported that the reason behind Kanika’s divorce was Raj’s infidelity, as she caught him cheating.
Kanika faced identity crises in her first marriage. In an interview with the Times of India, Kanika revealed that when she tied the knot, her in-laws had clearly stated that they didn't want her to sing. Speaking about her failed marriage, Kanika said:
“I had everything at my disposal - from private planes to yachts to the choicest brands. But I was terribly unhappy. I had diamonds galore, but there was no love, no respect. I was miserable in the marriage. I was dependent financially on my husband. My biggest fear was the kids – where would I go with them.”
Whenever Kanika felt that her marriage was not working out, her parents told her to stop cribbing and rather be happy with the financial independence she had. Despite being born into a conservative family, Kanika mustered the courage to step out of her marriage and file for a divorce in 2012. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kanika revealed how her turbulent marriage made her suicidal. In her words:
“It happens when you have no money, are going through a bad divorce, and the lawyers are squeezing you to the limit. Plus, you have three kids, who have been thrown out of school because you haven’t paid the fees. Then, you fall sick. You hit a low and feel that there is nothing left. But at the time, I got a lot of support from my mother, my brother, and a few friends.”
After her divorce, Kanika moved back to India and pursued her career in singing. Some of her chartbuster hits are Jugni Ji, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Tukur Tukur, Genda Phool, and Oo Bolega Ya Oo Oo Bolega, among others. In May 2022, Kanika Kapoor gave love another chance at 43 and married an NRI businessman, Gautam Hathiramani.
She had known Gautam for 15 years, and they were best friends. However, the singer announced her separation from Gautam on November 3, 2026, and called it a mutual decision. She also removed her pictures with him from social media.
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