'Decision to walk out of marriage is purely one-sided, announcement was made without my knowledge or consent'; Aarti against Jayam Ravi

Two days after actor Jayam Ravi announced his impending divorce, his wife Aarti has come out criticising her husband for making the announcement without her consent. Taking to her social media page, Aarti said that Jayam Ravi shared the note on social media without her knowledge or consent.

'I was deeply shocked and saddened by the recent public announcement regarding our marriage, which was made without my knowledge or consent. After 18 years of shared history, I believe that such a significant matter should be handled with the grace, respect, and privacy that it deserves,' the statement released by Aarti read.

'For some time, I have sought several opportunities to speak directly with my husband, hoping to have an open dialogue in a manner that honours the commitment we made to one another and to our family. Sadly, that opportunity was not afforded to me, leaving both my children and me completely blindsided by this announcement. The decision to walk out of our marriage is purely one-sided and does not benefit our family. Despite the pain this has caused, I have chosen to remain dignified and refrained from public comment until now. It has been hard to endure the false public narrative that has unfairly placed blame on me and subjected my character to attacks. As a mother, my first priority is and always will be the well-being of my children. I cannot stand by while this narrative affects them, and I will not allow these unfounded allegations to go unaddressed. My focus remains on the well-being of our children and helping them navigate this difficult time with the strength and integrity they deserve. I trust that in time, the full context of our situation will be understood,' she stated.

Aarti, the daughter of producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, got married to Jayam Ravi in 2009. The couple has two sons, Aarav and Ayaan. Previously, there were numerous rumors circulating about their separation, but neither Jayam Ravi nor Aarthi had publicly addressed the issue. However, Jayam Ravi himself confirmed the news the other day, revealing that they are indeed parting ways.