News of breakups and divorces are not uncommon in Bollywood. But do all separations have to end in quarrels and hatred? No. If a relationship or marriage doesn't work out, the partners can remain friends even if they are not together. The film industry is infamous for cold wars among ex-couples but thankfully, we are now seeing them defying the norm. These are 5 Bollywood ex-wives who chose to remain friends with their former husbands instead of becoming their foes.
1. Kalki Koechlin
Actor Kalki Koechlin met Film director Anurag Kashyap on the sets of Dev D in 2009. They got married in 2011 and in 2015, the couple parted ways. However, their mutual fondness and respect hasn't changed a bit even after the change in their marital status. Their interview with Film Companion is a proof that you can still remain friends with your ex-partners and have no hard feelings for each other.
2. Konkona Sen Sharma
Actor-Director Konkona Sen Sharma and husband Ranveer Shorey break the stereotypes around failed marriages. Not only are they friends long after their divorce in 2015, they have even worked together after their separation. Shorey was one of the actors in Konkona's debut directorial A Death In The Gunj in 2017. The couple also co-parent their son Haroon and are a great example of equality in a heterosexual relationship. When Konkona would be out for work, Ranveer would stay back at home to look after their child, thus shattering the societal stereotypes.
3. Sussanne Khan
Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan called off their 14 years of marriage in 2014 but there's no bad blood between the couple. They are still spotted together on vacations, lunches and movies. Khan is one of those Bollywood ex-wives who shows how it is absolutely okay to be in good terms with your ex-husband and his family even if you are not together. In an Instagram post, she shared a picture of herself holidaying with her ex-husband. The caption read, "There is no allegation or a sad evil plot that can have the weight to triumph over a good soul. #mafamilia #powerofthetruth #pureheart"
4. Malaika Arora
After a marriage of eighteen years, Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan separated in 2017. However, the two of them continue to share a cordial relationship and co-parent their son Arhaan. They never fail to speak highly of each other and also visit each other's home for festivals and celebrations. In fact, a few months after their divorce, the couple celebrated Arhaan's 15th birthday together. Arora took to her Instagram handle to share some pictures from the event.
5. Pooja Bhatt
Director Pooja Bhatt and Munish Makhija were long term friends and remained happily married for a decade. However, when Bhatt realised that she feels disconnected with herself, she chose to walk out of the relationship but is still best friends with her ex-husband. She has spoken about her marriage and subsequent separation on multiple occasions. Many might not approve of the equation but what the society thinks has never been Pooja's concern.
These Bollywood ex-wives are live examples that not all marriages end in bad terms. You can step out of a relationship that's not working well but there's no harm in staying friends with your ex-partners.
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