Mumbai: Actor Mouni Roy on Thursday confirmed her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar amid growing speculation surrounding their marriage.
In a joint statement shared on social media, the couple said they were disappointed by what they described as “unnecessary and intrusive attention” into their personal lives.
The statement confirmed that the two had mutually decided to part ways.
Couple seeks privacy during separation
“We note with dismay the unnecessary and intrusive attention into our personal lives by certain quarters of the media,” the statement read.
The couple further added, “We would like to state that we have decided to part ways and are taking the necessary time to address matters privately and amicably.”
Mouni Roy also appealed to fans, followers and media organisations to respect their privacy and avoid spreading speculation or false narratives during the separation.
The statement did not disclose further details regarding the reasons behind the decision.
Social media activity fuelled rumours
Speculation surrounding the couple’s marriage intensified earlier this week after several social media users claimed that Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar had unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The rumours gained further momentum after some users noticed that Suraj Nambiar’s Instagram account appeared to be unavailable later in the day.
The online discussions quickly triggered widespread speculation about trouble in their marriage, prompting the couple to eventually issue an official clarification.
Marriage took place in Goa in 2022
Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar got married in Goa on January 27, 2022.
The wedding celebrations included haldi and sangeet ceremonies followed by both traditional Malayali and Bengali wedding rituals.
The festivities concluded with a post-wedding pool party attended by close friends and family members.
Suraj Nambiar, a Bengaluru-based businessman and investment banker, was reportedly residing in Dubai before his marriage to Mouni Roy.
Couple often shared glimpses online
Over the years, the couple frequently shared photographs and videos from vacations, festive celebrations, dinner outings and special occasions on social media.
Their posts often attracted significant attention from fans, with many followers closely tracking updates from their personal lives.
The separation announcement has now drawn widespread reactions from fans and members of the entertainment industry.
Mouni Roy’s television and film career
Mouni Roy rose to prominence through television serials such as Kasturi, Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev and Naagin.
She also appeared in reality shows including Nach Baliye 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 and Zara Nachke Dikha.
In recent years, she transitioned into films and featured in projects such as Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, Gold and Made in China.
Most recently, she hosted the reality programme Temptation Island India.