Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar seeks divorce from Mohsin Akhtar in Mumbai court

Former Bollywood actress and politician Urmila Matondkar has filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar, after eight years of marriage.

According to Indian media reports, the couple, who tied the knot in February 2016, are no longer living together.

Social media platforms have been buzzing with rumours about the couple's separation, and sources suggest that the actress has moved a Petition in a Mumbai court seeking divorce.

While the exact reasons for the split remain unclear, it has been reported that the decision to end the marriage was solely Urmila’s.

The couple’s divorce is not by mutual consent, sources in the court disclosed.

Urmila is reportedly eager to focus on her career after the separation and may be planning to return to the film industry.

Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar's marriage surprised many in Bollywood and among fans due to their differing religious backgrounds.

Mohsin Akhtar, a Kashmiri businessman and model, is ten years younger than Urmila.

The two first met in 2014 at a wedding event hosted by designer Manish Malhotra’s niece.

Urmila and Mohsin's relationship dates back to 2014 when they first met at the wedding of designer Manish Malhotra’s niece.

After dating for a while, the couple married in an intimate ceremony in 2016, which included a visit to the Golden Temple and a Nikah ceremony.

Who is Mohsin Akhtar Mir?

Mohsin Akhtar Mir is a Kashmiri Businessman and model. He moved to Mumbai at 21 with dreams of entering the film industry, making his acting debut in It’s A Man’s World (2009).

He later appeared in films like Luck By Chance (2009), Mumbai Mast Kallander (2011), and B.A. Pass (2012).

Despite his brief film career, Mohsin eventually transitioned to the Business world and became involved with Manish Malhotra's fashion label.