In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has ended his 20-year-long marriage with wife Mehr Jesia. The couple who was quite strong with each other for two decades have decided to go the separate ways, mutually. However, they will be cordial with each other and support one another like always, they told in a joint statement to Bombay Times. Their daughters Mahikaa and Myra are their prime responsibility and they will not let this decision affect their upbringing, their statement emphasizes on.

In the statement to the leading daily, reads as follows, "After a 20-year-long beautiful journey filled with love and beautiful memories, we would like to share, that all journeys have different paths. We feel that it is time for us to move on to different destinations henceforth.

We have always been solid when it has come to us, we will continue to be solid for each other and our loved ones, as we embark upon a new journey. Both of us being extremely private people feel strange to be making this statement, but such are the circumstances of our lives. Where the truth can get distorted and lost.

We are a family, our love for each other is forever intact and we shall always be there for one another and most importantly, for our children Mahikaa and Myra. We would therefore appreciate our privacy through this time. Thank all for their support. Relationships can end, but love lives on. We won’t be commenting on this any further."

There has been no word on the divorce yet and this announcement mentioned their separation only. We hope that the family gets strength and love they need during this tough time.

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