‘My silence is not weakness': Aarti, wife of Jayam Ravi, responds to divorce rumours

Aarti Ravi, the wife of actor Jayam Ravi, has addressed the recent rumours about their personal issues, including divorce. In a social media post, with the caption ‘When they go low, we go high’, she made it clear that her silence on the matter should not be seen as a sign of weakness or guilt.

According to Aarti, the surprising part for her was his public announcement that was claimed to be made with mutual consent. She, however, maintained that the unilateral divorce process itself was not unknown to her. 

Aarti’s post

“In light of the ongoing public commentary surrounding my personal life, I find it important to emphasise that my silence is not a sign of weakness or guilt. I've chosen to stay dignified and not respond to those trying to portray me in a bad light to conceal the truth, but I trust the legal system to bring justice.

To be clear, my previous statement referred to the public announcement that was claimed to have been issued through mutual consent. I maintain that this came as a shock and was not a reference to the unilateral divorce that is underway. It's unfortunate that my words were misinterpreted. I still hope for a private conversation on this matter which till date has been denied.

I deeply respect the sanctity of marriage and won't engage in public discussions that hurt anyone's reputation. My focus is on our family's well-being, and I trust in God's grace for guidance.”

Earlier in September, Jayam Ravi announced their decision to divorce on social media. Following this, Aarti expressed her disappointment, stating that Jayam Ravi made the announcement decision without her agreement.

After the announcement, Jayam Ravi removed images of Aarti and their children from his social media profiles. Reports indicate that he has also filed a complaint at the Adyar Police Station in Chennai, claiming Aarti has prevented him from entering their home. In his complaint, Ravi has requested police assistance in retrieving his belongings, including his car and other personal items. 

Jayam Ravi is determined to proceed with his divorce plans and has expressed his commitment to fighting for custody of their children. In a recent interview, he stated that he would pursue this matter even if it took 20 years.