Actor Jayam Ravi shocked the Tamil film industry by announcing his separation from his wife Aarti. The actor shared the news through a note posted on X few days back. However, Aarti has now come forward on social media, stating that the announcement was made without her knowledge or consent.

In her post, Aarti expressed her shock and sadness over the media reports about their married life. She wrote that despite living together for the past 18 years with mutual trust and respect, Jayam Ravi's statement made her feel as though she had lost her dignity and identity.

Aarti’s post:

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. 

For some time, I have sought several opportunities to speak directly with my husband, hoping to have an open dialogue in a manner that honors 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. 

Lastly, I would like to thank the press, media, and our dear fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. Your kindness and love have been a pillar of strength for us, and I appreciate your continued prayers and respect for our privacy during this challenging chapter of our lives.

Aarti concluded her statement by saying that she firmly believes time will reveal the truth without bias. She humbly requested respect for their personal feelings as she and her children navigate this challenging period.

Jayam Ravi and Aarti, the daughter of producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, got married in 2009. The marriage took place during a peak period in Jayam Ravi's acting career in Tamil cinema. The couple has two sons.