New Delhi: Fresh details have emerged in actor Celina Jaitly’s ongoing custody battle with her estranged husband Peter Haag, as she publicly alleged that she has been denied all contact with her three sons despite an Austrian court order granting joint custody. The actor’s emotional statement has triggered widespread discussion online, with many expressing concern over the legal and personal complexities involved.
Celina, who currently resides in India, shared a detailed account on social media, describing the circumstances that led her to leave Austria in October 2025.
Celina Jaitly says estranged husband blocks access to children
She alleged that she exited what she termed an abusive marriage with minimal financial resources and without her children. “I lost my children the day I chose to leave Austria to protect my dignity, my children & my brother,” she wrote, adding that she fled with the help of neighbours after facing “systematic oppression & abuse.”
According to Celina, returning to India did not ease her struggles. She claimed she was forced to approach the courts simply to access her own house, a property she said she purchased in 2004, long before her marriage. She further stated that she had to take a substantial loan to cover legal expenses while simultaneously fighting an international custody dispute.
The actor said the most distressing aspect remains her inability to speak to her children. “Despite joint custody & a subsisting order of the Austrian Family Court, I am presently DENIED ANY COMMUNICATION with my 3 children & I am heartbroken (sic)!” she wrote. Jaitly alleged repeated interference in her relationship with her sons, including exposure to selective media narratives, intimidation, and emotional pressure.
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She went on to claim that these actions have led to her children being “brainwashed to say things against me,” a charge that has intensified public debate around parental alienation in cross-border custody cases. Jaitly also stated that her attempts to resolve the matter amicably were met with what she described as unreasonable demands linked to her premarital assets.
In her statement, the actor recalled being advised to accept low-paying work in Austria if she wished to retain shared custody, a suggestion she said undermined her professional standing and personal dignity. She also revealed that she filed a domestic violence complaint against Haag last year and sought sole custody of their children, alongside allegations of financial misconduct.
Both parties appeared before an Andheri court in December, and the legal proceedings remain ongoing.