Renowned Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor announced on Tuesday that she and her husband, businessman Gautam Hathiramani, have mutually decided to separate after four years of marriage. Taking to her Instagram Story to share the news directly with fans and well-wishers, the hitmaker revealed that after thoughtful deliberation, the couple chose to go their separate ways. Expressing gratitude for their shared time, Kanika extended warm wishes for Gautam’s future while requesting kindness and respect for their personal privacy during this transitional period. The pair, who had maintained a close friendship spanning nearly 15 years before dating, tied the knot on May 20, 2022, in an intimate ceremony in London after Gautam proposed in August 2021. Prior to her marriage to Gautam, Kanika was married to London-based businessman Raj Chandok, whom she married in 1998 at age 18. During her initial marriage, she resided in London and raised three children—daughters Aayana and Samara, and son Yuvraaj—before the couple officially separated in 2012. Following her marital split, Kanika relocated to India to actively pursue her music career, quickly rising to massive nationwide popularity. She achieved phenomenal breakthrough success with the chart-topping track “Baby Doll” featuring Sunny Leone in the film Ragini MMS 2 (2014), which earned her widespread critical acclaim and industry recognition. She swiftly solidified her position in playback singing with hit tracks like “Lovely” from Happy New Year, collaborating extensively with popular music composers such as Meet Bros and Dr. Zeus. Her impressive discography further includes iconic songs like “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” from Roy, “Desi Look” from Ek Paheli Leela, “Nachan Farrate” from All Is Well, and “Da Da Dasse” from Udta Punjab. Throughout her career evolution, Kanika has successfully balanced her personal transition with a high-profile artistic journey, remaining one of Indian cinema’s most recognizable vocal talents. As she navigates this latest personal chapter, the singer continues to prioritize both her personal well-being and her ongoing professional contributions to the Indian music industry.
