Urmila Matondkar files for divorce from Mohsin Akhtar Mir: Report
What's the story
Actor Urmila Matondkar has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar Mir, after eight years of marriage.
The news was revealed by an anonymous source from a Mumbai court who stated, "After careful consideration, Urmila has decided to call it quits on her marriage with Mohsin. She has already filed for divorce in court."
The source also clarified that the separation is not mutual but did not disclose any specific reasons behind this decision.
Relationship timeline
Matondkar and Mir's relationship: A brief history
For those unaware, the 50-year-old Matondkar and Mir (40) tied the knot on February 4, 2016, in a private ceremony.
Their union was notable for being an inter-faith marriage with a 10-year age difference between the two.
The couple first met at designer Manish Malhotra's niece's wedding in 2014 and later visited Amritsar's Golden Temple followed by a Nikah after their wedding.
Online trolling
Matondkar and Mir's inter-faith marriage faced severe backlash
Matondkar and Mir's inter-faith marriage was not without its challenges. In a previous interview with Mojo Story, Matondkar revealed the extent of online trolling and hate they faced.
She expressed shock at the level of vitriol directed at Mir and his family, stating, "He was called a terrorist, a Pakistani... They have even infiltrated my Wikipedia page and altered my family details."
Career path
Mir's journey from Kashmir to Bollywood
Mir, a businessman and model from Kashmir, moved to Mumbai at the age of 21 with aspirations for a career in Bollywood.
He made his debut in It's A Man's World (2009) and later appeared in films like Luck By Chance (2009), Mumbai Mast Kallander (2011), and B.A. Pass (2012).
Eventually, he decided to leverage his business skills and is now reportedly associated with Malhotra's label.
Public response
Matondkar's silence and public reaction to divorce news
Matondkar has not yet publicly commented on the divorce, leading to widespread speculation about the reasons for their separation.
Their last joint post had come in June 2023.
On their sixth wedding anniversary, Mir posted a heartfelt message on Instagram thanking Matondkar for making their marriage work.
Now it appears that Matondkar has unfollowed Mir on Instagram. However, Mir still follows her.