Celebrities Who Parted Ways In 2024

With the year 2024 nearing its end, it's a time for rewinding the news that shocked netizens—celebrity separations that felt unreal. Here’s a look at some celebrity separations that left everyone stunned.

Celebrities Who Parted Ways In 2024

Sania Mirza & Shoaib Malik

Sania Mirza's divorce from the former Pakistani cricketer had been only in rumours until the surprise announcement of Shoaib's marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. The news of this marriage captured widespread attention from fans across the border. Mirza's family later confirmed the divorce. Both continue to co-parent their son Izhaan Mirza Malik. 

AR Rahman & Saira Banu

In November 2024, a joint statement announced the separation of legendary music maestro AR Rahman and Saira Banu. The couple had been married for 29 years and had an arranged marriage in 1995. They have three children- daughters Khatija and Raheema and a son Ameen. AR Rahman and Saira Banu chose not to comment on their separation. 

Aishwarya Rajnikanth & Dhanush

Aishwarya Rajnikanth and Dhanush announced their separation in November 2022. They recently finalized their divorce. The couple were married for 18 years, and have two sons together. 

Esha Deol & Bharat Takhtani

The rumours of their separation were speculated when Bharat did not attend Hema Malini's 75th birthday bash. His absence fueled speculations which were later confirmed by the former couple earlier this year. Esha Deol & Bharat Takhtani were married for 11 years, and they are now co-parenting their daughters Radhya and Miraya. 

Hardik Pandya & Natasa Stankovic

Hardik and Natasha's separation was confirmed in a joint statement made by the couple. Their separation was widely discussed with many speculations made by netizens. The couple chose not to address any rumours. They got married in 2020 and welcomed their son Agastya the same year. They are now amiably co-parenting their son together. 

Malaika Arora & Arjun Kapoor

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor's separation came as a shock to many. Though the couple was not married, they had been dating each other for a very long time. Earlier this year, Arjun was spotted consoling Malaika after her father Anil Kuldip Mehta's demise. While the reason behind their separation was not public, the couple are still amicable with each other. 

Urmila Matondkar & Mohsin Akhtar Mir 

90s sensation Urmila Matondkar and Mohsin Akhtar Mir reportedly divorced this year. The couple got married at a private function in the actress' Mumbai home in 2016. Eight years into their marriage, their separation came as a shock to many.