Mumbai: In a shock to fans of Indian television, actors Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have reportedly filed for divorce, ending their 14-year marriage.

Once celebrated as one of TV’s most admired couples, the duo—who tied the knot in 2010—are now said to be parting ways amicably after years of trying to make their relationship work.

According to close friends and media reports, Jay and Mahhi had been living separately for quite some time, with their marriage facing challenges for the past few years.

Despite several attempts to reconcile, especially for the sake of their daughter Tara, the couple has finally decided to separate legally. Sources suggest that the divorce process is underway and that they have agreed on shared custody of their children.

Jay and Mahhi’s love story had once been a favourite among fans. The two first met at a friend’s party and later reconnected at a nightclub, where their friendship blossomed into love.

Jay proposed to Mahhi on New Year’s Eve in 2009, and the couple tied the knot a year later. Over the years, they welcomed three children into their lives—adopting two (Rajveer and Khushi) in 2017, and welcoming their biological daughter Tara in 2019.

However, signs of strain began surfacing over the past year. The couple’s social media activity changed drastically—they stopped posting pictures together, and older posts featuring each other quietly disappeared.

Earlier this year, when asked about divorce rumours, Mahhi snapped back, “Why should I tell you? Are you my uncle?”—a comment that hinted at underlying tension.

Jay was recently spotted vacationing in Japan with his daughters, while Mahhi was noticeably absent, adding fuel to separation reports.

Sources close to the couple told India Today that while they tried counseling and co-parenting arrangements, “differences became too deep to resolve.”

Both actors have remained tight-lipped publicly, choosing to focus on their children and careers. Mahhi, who has resumed acting projects, has reportedly moved into a new home with the kids, while Jay continues to be active in television and hosting.

For fans who grew up watching their chemistry on screen and off, the end of Jay and Mahhi’s love story marks the fall of yet another television fairy tale—this time, behind the camera.