Anjali Chakra-Sufi Malik part ways after 5yrs: Their relationship timeline
What's the story
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik, popular social media influencers based in New York City, have decided to part ways after a five-year relationship.
The news was shared via individual posts on their respective Instagram accounts on Sunday.
Malik confessed to being unfaithful to Chakra just weeks before their intended nuptials. A few months ago, their proposal captured the internet's attention.
Here, we take a closer look at their relationship timeline.
About the personalities
First, know who Malik and Chakra are
Malik and Chakra was a queer couple residing in California.
Malik is an artist and teacher, while Chakra works as an event planner and producer.
Their connection began seven years ago when they started following each other's Tumblr blogs, eventually meeting in New York in 2018.
Since then, their relationship blossomed.
Despite their differing religious backgrounds—Malik being Muslim-Pakistani and Chakra Hindu-Indian—their bond remained strong, until now.
Instagram post
'Mistake of betrayal by cheating': Malik confessed to infidelity
In her lengthy Instagram post, Malik admitted her transgression, stating: "There has been a major turn of events in my relationship with Anjali."
"I made an unrecognizable mistake of betrayal by cheating on her a few weeks before our wedding," she said, adding, "I am owning to my mistake."
"I understand the gravity of the situation and can only ask relentlessly for forgiveness, from Anjali and Allah," she added.
Statement
Chakra advocated for respect and positivity amid the breakup
Following Malik's confession, social media was awash with criticism aimed at her.
In response, Chakra issued a statement encouraging people not to harbor negativity toward Malik.
She expressed, "We have decided to call off our wedding and end our relationship due to infidelity committed by Sufi."
"As we close this chapter, I wish for absolutely no negativity to be shown toward Sufi, and that you respect this difficult decision," she said.
Twitter Post
Here's a snap of their official statements
In a surprising Instagram announcement, Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik have revealed their breakup. Swipe to see their official statement. The post suggest that Sufi's infidelity just weeks before the wedding led to the split. Fans are stunned by the news. đź’”
— WhosThat360 (@WhosThat360) March 24, 2024
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Reaction
Meanwhile, their followers responded to the revelation
The announcement of the breakup elicited a variety of reactions from their followers.
Some voiced disappointment, with one follower stating, "the couple made me believe in true love."
Another follower recognized the influencers' humanity and encouraged them not to be weighed down by public expectations.
They thanked Chakra and Malik for demonstrating the potential for queer love and their authenticity throughout their relationship.