New Delhi: Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s shocking separation after 16 years has fans reeling—but is it really over? Just a day after their emotional joint announcement, Mahhi drops a selfie with Jay, slamming viral speculation and “dirty journalism.”
Her cryptic posts? Not about him, she fires back fiercely. As the media hunts for drama, this TV power couple asks for peace amid co-parenting three kids. What’s the truth behind the headlines?
Clarifying the cryptic posts
Mahhi Vij shared a selfie with Jay Bhanushali on Instagram Stories on January 5, both wearing face masks and flashing peace signs. In the caption, she wrote, “Yeah, this is us. For likes n comments, media can stoop to any level. My stories are not for Jay… Stop making it dirty just like your journalism”. She added in Hindi, “Chalon logon ke b***s se nikal ke kuch toh mil raha media ko post karne ke liye cryptic post hahahaha… Kitne bure haal hai logon ke panties tak ke video daal dete hai. (They are finding something out of the four people to post about through cryptic posts. What a sorry state of affairs.” ) Mahhi then posted gym workout selfies to shift focus.
The separation announcement
On January 4, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij released a joint statement on Instagram about parting ways. The statement read, “Today, we choose to part ways on a journey called life, yet we continue to have each other’s backs. Peace, growth, kindness, and humanity have always been our guiding values”. They added, “We continue to respect one another, support one another, and remain friends, as we always have been. With mutual respect, we ask for your respect, love and kindness as we move forward”.
Their family journey
Jay and Mahhi tied the knot in 2010 in an intimate wedding ceremony. They became foster parents to two kids, Rajveer and Khushi, before welcoming daughter Tara via IVF in 2019. Despite the split, the couple emphasised ongoing support and friendship in their statement.
Fan and media reaction
Mahhi’s strong response came after her recent posts went viral, fueling rumours of relationship trouble. Her clarification aims to shut down speculation, highlighting the media’s role in twisting stories for clicks. Fans respect their call for privacy as this popular TV duo navigates change with grace.