Singer Kanika Kapoor Announces Separation from Gautam Hathiramani
Baby Doll singer Kanika Kapoor has confirmed separation from Gautam Hathiramani after over four years of marriage and asked fans for privacy.
Kanika Kapoor, the voice behind “Baby Doll,” “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” and “Lovely,” has confirmed that she and husband Gautam Hathiramani are going their separate ways.
On Tuesday night, Kapoor shared a brief note on Instagram Stories addressed to friends and family. She wrote that the decision had come after much thought and consideration, adding, “my husband and I are going our separate ways.” She thanked those close to them and asked for kindness, respect and privacy as they move forward.
The wording matters because of what it leaves out. There is no blame, no real-time explanation and no invitation to debate the relationship. Kapoor drew a clear line between public update and private life.
A second marriage, handled quietly
This is Kapoor’s second separation. She was married to Raj Chandok from 1999 to 2012, a relationship that ended after 13 years. The former couple share three children: Aayana, Samara and Yuvraaj.
Kapoor tied the knot with Gautam Hathiramani in May 2022. Their wedding photos circulated widely among fans at the time, making this week’s news feel immediate even though the statement itself is restrained. The marriage ends after a little over four years.
The voice behind the hits
Kapoor’s playback career took off after her first divorce, when “Baby Doll” from Ragini MMS 2 became a breakout success. The track earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and made her one of the most recognisable voices in Bollywood dance music.
She followed it with a series of high-profile songs, including:
- “Lovely” from Happy New Year
- “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” from Roy
- “Chhil Gaye Naina” from NH10
- “Desi Look” from Ek Paheli Leela and “Tukur Tukur” from Dilwale
- “Da Da Dasse” from Udta Punjab
- “Luv Letter” from The Legend of Michael Mishra
- The Hindi version of “Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava” from Pushpa
That catalogue is a useful reminder that Kapoor is, for most fans, a voice on a playlist rather than a figure in a gossip cycle.
Why the tone stands out
Celebrity separations in India often become public contests, with statements, counter-statements and fan wars. Kapoor’s note avoids that entirely. It thanks the people around them, wishes Gautam well, asks for privacy, and signs off. For an artist known for loud, celebratory hits, the quietness is deliberate.
That restraint shifts the burden back onto the audience. The only respectful next step is to not demand more.
What fans can do next
Kapoor has asked for privacy in plain language. The most respectful response is to treat the note as complete: no speculation about timing or fault, no trolling of either person, and no pressure for more details.
When a celebrity announces a separation this briefly, it is usually the first and last statement they intend to make. The family’s next steps are theirs to handle privately.
Source: Bollywood Hungama
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