Amruta Khanvilkar issues legal warning over reports of separation from Himanshu Malhotra: ‘Baseless and defamatory’
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Star Amruta Khanvilkar has taken a stand against media reports pertaining to her marriage with star Himanshu Malhotra , issuing a legal notice that warns the media and all social networking sites against indulging in the circulation of defamatory information regarding their personal life. Their lawyers issued a strongly worded notice, making it clear that any unverified claims or invasion of privacy could invite legal action. This notice was issued soon after reports were rolled out stating that Amruta and Himanshu have been living apart from each other for the last 18 months.
Adding to this, Amruta Khanvilkar issues legal notice over marriage reports with Himanshu Malhotra, warns against defamatory claims. Amruta Khanvilkar's legal team issues warning In a statement dated August 10, 2026, Amruta's legal representatives addressed the reports in a strong statement which 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.”
Meanwhile, The legal team acknowledged the importance of freedom of expression but drew a line at what it described as defamatory or misleading reporting. It added, “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 concerning Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar will be taken seriously.”
Notably, The statement also warned that those found responsible could face legal consequences. It shared, “ Wherever supported by available evidence, appropriate legal action will be initiated against the individuals, entities or organisations responsible for creating, publishing, circulating or sharing such content, in accordance with applicable law.”
As per the latest buzz, Her team further shared that instances of such content are being tracked and recorded for possible legal action, concluding, “All such instances are being monitored and documented for appropriate legal recourse.”
In further updates, View this post on Instagram Reports claim they have been living separately The legal notice follows a Times of India report stating that Amruta and Himanshu maintained separate addresses for the past 18 months. However, an insider verified that neither a divorce nor a legal separation is currently in the works. Despite living apart, the couple remained on excellent terms. The report also noted that they are still close friends who regularly catch up on both personal and professional matters.
On top of that, Rather than a dramatic falling out, the choice to move into different homes was as per reports a practical one. The report chalked the decision up to a mix of financial realities, shifting career priorities, and family obligations that made living together difficult at this stage. It also shared that the two of them were simply taking some space to evaluate their future.
It was on the sets of India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004 where Amruta Khanvilkar and Himanshu Malhotra first met. They fell in love and after many years of being together, they got married in January 2015. That same year, Amruta and Himanshu participated in Nach Baliye 7 and ended up winning the dance reality show.
Source: Hindustan Times