Singer Kanika Kapoor, widely recognised for chart-topping Bollywood songs such as Baby Doll, has announced her separation from her husband, Gautam Hathiramani, after four years of marriage. The singer shared the news through an Instagram Story on November 3, bringing an end to their relationship that began after years of friendship. In her statement, Kanika said the decision was made after considerable thought and requested that people respect their privacy during this period. The announcement has attracted attention from fans and the entertainment industry.
Kanika Kapoor Confirms Separation in Instagram Statement
Kanika Kapoor shared a personal message on Instagram, informing friends, family and followers that she and Gautam Hathiramani had decided to go their separate ways.
In her statement, she expressed gratitude for the time they spent together and wished her husband well for the future. She also appealed to people to show kindness and respect their privacy as they move forward separately.
The singer has not publicly shared detailed reasons behind the separation. However, in an interview reported by The Indian Express, Kanika addressed speculation surrounding their relationship. She denied that another person was involved and rejected claims that she was unwilling to relocate to Lagos, where Gautam is based professionally. She also spoke about the emotional difficulty of experiencing another marriage breakdown and said she hoped to maintain an amicable relationship with Gautam in the future.
Kanika Kapoor and Gautam Hathiramani’s Marriage and Love Story
Kanika Kapoor and Gautam Hathiramani reportedly knew each other for nearly 15 years before their friendship developed into a romantic relationship. According to earlier interviews, Kanika had proposed to him twice, in 2014 and 2020, before Gautam proposed in August 2021. The couple married on May 20, 2022, in London, in a ceremony attended by close friends and family members. Kanika’s three children from her first marriage were also part of the wedding celebrations. Before marrying Gautam, Kanika was married to businessman Raj Chandok in 1998. The couple had three children together: daughters Aayana and Samara, and son Yuvraaj. Their marriage ended in 2012, after which Kanika returned to India to concentrate on her music career.
Kanika Kapoor’s Successful Bollywood Music Career
Despite her personal challenges, Kanika Kapoor has established a successful career in the Indian music industry. She gained widespread recognition in 2014 with the song Baby Doll from the film Ragini MMS 2. The track became a major hit and helped establish her as a popular playback singer.
Some of her other well-known songs include Lovely from Happy New Year, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan from Roy, Desi Look from Ek Paheli Leela and Tukur Tukur from Dilwale. The singer continues to be recognised for her contribution to Bollywood music. Meanwhile, her announcement of separation from Gautam Hathiramani marks a significant personal development, with the singer asking for privacy as both move forward with their lives.
