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Entertainment / Mon, 10 Aug 2026 The Times of India

Amruta Khanvilkar and husband Himanshu Malhotra warn legal action amid separation claims; fans react

Actor Amruta Khanvilkar and her husband Himanshu Malhotra have finally broken their silence on rumours surrounding their personal life. The couple issued a strong legal statement dismissing recent reports claiming that they have been living separately for the past one year.The official statement read, “It has come to our attention that certain online, social media and digital platforms are circulating content concerning Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar and her personal life, which is baseless, defamatory and/or in violation of her privacy.”Addressing the spread of unverified information, the statement further emphasised, “While the right to freedom of expression is respected, any misuse of such freedom to publish, circulate or share defamatory statements, rumours, unverified allegations or misleading information… will be taken seriously.”In a stern warning, the legal team added that “wherever supported by available evidence, appropriate legal action will be initiated against individuals, entities or organisations responsible,” while also confirming that all such instances are being “monitored and documented for appropriate legal recourse.”Earlier, a report had claimed that Khanvilkar and Malhotra had been living separately for nearly a year. However, this marks the first time the couple has publicly reacted to the speculation about their relationship.Fans were quick to come out in support of the couple after the statement surfaced online. Many social media users slammed the spread of “baseless rumours” and called for respecting celebrities’ privacy. Several fans praised Amruta for taking a strong stand, with comments like “much needed” and “finally shutting down gossip” flooding the internet.On the work front, she has won hearts with Nach Baliye 7 (2015), Dance India Dance 6 (2017), Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 (2020), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 (2022), Drama Juniors and more.

Actor Amruta Khanvilkar and her husband Himanshu Malhotra have finally broken their silence on rumours surrounding their personal life. The couple issued a strong legal statement dismissing recent reports claiming that they have been living separately for the past one year.The official statement read, “It has come to our attention that certain online, social media and digital platforms are circulating content concerning Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar and her personal life, which is baseless, defamatory and/or in violation of her privacy.”Addressing the spread of unverified information, the statement further emphasised, “While the right to freedom of expression is respected, any misuse of such freedom to publish, circulate or share defamatory statements, rumours, unverified allegations or misleading information… will be taken seriously.”In a stern warning, the legal team added that “wherever supported by available evidence, appropriate legal action will be initiated against individuals, entities or organisations responsible,” while also confirming that all such instances are being “monitored and documented for appropriate legal recourse.”Earlier, a report had claimed that Khanvilkar and Malhotra had been living separately for nearly a year. However, this marks the first time the couple has publicly reacted to the speculation about their relationship.Fans were quick to come out in support of the couple after the statement surfaced online. Many social media users slammed the spread of “baseless rumours” and called for respecting celebrities’ privacy. Several fans praised Amruta for taking a strong stand, with comments like “much needed” and “finally shutting down gossip” flooding the internet.On the work front, she has won hearts with Nach Baliye 7 (2015), Dance India Dance 6 (2017), Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 (2020), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 (2022), Drama Juniors and more.

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