Divyanka Tripathi 'Almost Adopted A Baby' After Breakup With Ex-BF, Sharad Malhotra, Why They Split?

Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, 41, has officially announced that she is expecting her first child with husband, Vivek Dahiya, 41, nearly 10 years after their marriage. The beloved 'Ishi ma' of Ye Hai Mohabbatein is going to be a mom in real life. The couple shared the good news through a heartwarming maternity photoshoot on Instagram on March 19, 2026, describing it as a "plot twist." After the news became public, the spotlight fell on her ex-boyfriend, Sharad Malhotra and the reason for their split.

About Sharad Malhotra and Divyanka Tripathi's relationship

Divyanka Tripathi and Sharad Malhotra's relationship began on the sets of their debut television show, Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, in 2006. Their strong on-screen chemistry as the lead couple, 'Sagar' and 'Vidya', eventually transformed into a real-life romance. It wasn't until 2014, after nearly seven to eight years of dating, that they finally publicly admitted to being in a relationship. For many years, the couple kept their relationship private and away from the media's glare, often referring to each other only as "good friends." It wasn't until 2014, after nearly seven to eight years of dating, that they finally publicly admitted to being in a relationship.

Why did Divyanka Tripathi and Sharad Malhotra break up?

Divyanka and Sharad dated for eight years before ending their relationship in 2015, primarily because their expectations for the future no longer aligned, particularly regarding marriage, as reported by The Times of India. Divyanka was reportedly keen on getting married and making the relationship official, but Sharad was not ready for such a big commitment at that time. In later interviews, Sharad admitted he became "commitment-phobic" and would get "cold feet" whenever the topic of marriage arose.

Divyanka revealed in a media interview that she felt she was the only one putting in significant effort. She mentioned going out of her way for his family and sacrificing sleep to keep him happy, but noted that "the same didn't apply to him." Blaming Sharad Malhotra for being the primary reason for their breakup, Divyanka said:

"I would not blame him [Sharad] for everything. Actually, I do(laughs). But still, there are certain things which I believe even I was at fault... I used to be very busy. But still I always went out of my way and made time for his family...We women are fools to do so much for the man we love. And we forget to stand for ourselves. Now I ask myself, why did I do all that? The most important lesson I have learnt through this relationship is- don't ever lose your identity in m others happy."

Divyanka Tripathi almost adopted a baby after breaking up with Sharad Malhotra

Divyanka Tripathi revealed that she "almost adopted a baby" as a single mother following her difficult breakup with Sharad Malhotra in 2015, as shared by the Indian Express. However, following her mother's advice to "love yourself," Divyanka gave up on the adoption wish and instead bought herself an engagement ring while in a wheelchair (due to a foot fracture) to symbolise her commitment to herself. Her plans changed when she met her now-husband, Vivek Dahiya, on the sets of Ye Hai Mohabbatein. They married in July 2016, which she credits with changing her outlook on life and companionship. She was quoted by the Indian Express as:

"My mother asked me, 'Why are you searching for love outside? Love yourself.' If I wouldn't have found Vivek at the time, I would have adopted a baby because I wanted love and a companion. And it's not important for companionship to be of one type. Things changed for me when Vivek entered my life."

What are your thoughts on Divyanka Tripathi's revelation regarding almost adopting a child to deal with the heartache of a past breakup? Let us know.

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