Vienna: Celina Jaitly has opened up about a deeply personal and emotional chapter in her life, sharing a heartbreaking account of her ongoing divorce and custody dispute with her husband Peter Haag.
In a detailed social media post, the actor revealed that she has been allegedly denied contact with her children, even as legal proceedings continue in Austria. Her statement was accompanied by an emotional video showing her visiting and cleaning the grave of her late son, Shamsher.
Emotional video highlights personal grief
The video shared by Celina captures a deeply moving moment as she breaks down while tending to her son’s grave. Shamsher, one of her twin boys born in 2017, passed away due to a hypoplastic heart condition.
Explaining why she chose to make the video public, Celina stated that it was the only way left for her to convey the trauma she is enduring as a mother.
She described the past few weeks as among the most difficult of her life, particularly as she travelled to Austria for divorce proceedings.
Allegations of denied access to children
In her post, Celina alleged that despite a commitment made before an Austrian court, her children were not returned to the marital residence and were instead taken to an undisclosed location.
She claimed that she has been denied communication with her three surviving children, even though there is a subsisting joint custody order in place.
According to her, the only child she was able to “meet” during this period was her late son, whose grave she visited.
Claims of prolonged struggle and sacrifice
Celina detailed the sacrifices she says she made throughout her marriage, including relocating across countries such as India, Dubai, Singapore and Austria to support her husband’s career.
She stated that she single-handedly raised her children while standing by her husband’s professional ambitions, but now finds herself facing financial and emotional hardship.
The actor also alleged that her assets were gradually taken away and that she endured emotional distress during the course of the marriage.
Concerns over children’s well-being
In her statement, Celina further alleged that there has been repeated interference in her relationship with her children. She expressed concern over what she described as “obstruction” of communication and attempts to influence the children’s perception of her.
She claimed that such actions have impacted her ability to maintain a regular parent-child bond.
Divorce proceedings and legal dispute
Celina revealed that the divorce process began unexpectedly in September, when she was served legal notice under unusual circumstances.
She maintained that she has consistently sought an amicable separation, prioritising the well-being of her children. However, she alleged that her attempts have been met with demands related to her premarital assets and conditions she described as unreasonable.
It is important to note that these claims are part of an ongoing legal matter, and there has been no public response from her husband at the time of writing.
Background of the family
Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag married in 2010. The couple welcomed their first set of twin sons, Winston and Viraaj, in 2012. In 2017, they were blessed with another set of twins, Arthur and Shamsher, though Shamsher later passed away due to a congenital heart condition.
Conclusion
Celina Jaitly’s emotional post sheds light on the complexities of personal and legal battles faced during divorce and custody disputes. While her allegations remain part of an ongoing legal process, her account has drawn attention to the emotional toll such situations can have on families.
As the case unfolds, further clarity is expected through legal proceedings in Austria.