Kanika Kapoor announces separation from Gautam Hathiramani

Social media activity preceding the announcement

Kanika Kapoor removed wedding photographs from her social media account one day before the public statement. The Times of India reported that this social media activity preceded the official separation announcement.

Statements regarding the split and rumors

Neither Kanika Kapoor nor Gautam Hathiramani disclosed a specific reason for the separation. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Kapoor refuted claims that she refused to move to Lagos, where Hathiramani works.

Kapoor stated that neither she nor her husband has found a new partner. She noted that she has three children to care for and hopes to keep future interactions with her husband amicable. Kapoor described this as her second divorce, saying it brings its own grief and disappointment.

Friends of Hathiramani said he was deeply hurt by the split. They attributed the separation to growing differences caused by Kapoor’s frequent touring and demanding work schedule, which they claimed made it difficult for Hathiramani to handle his professional duties in Lagos.

Kapoor rejected the focus on her career, stating that it is unfair to blame the woman when a marriage falls apart.

Long-term friendship and courtship history

The couple shared a bond spanning nearly 15 years before their wedding. They first met at a music event in London.

Their relationship transitioned from a long-term friendship to a romantic partnership.

Hathiramani proposed in August 2021. They held an intimate wedding ceremony in London on 20 May 2022.

Previous marriage and family life

Kapoor was previously married to businessman Raj Chandok. The two married in 1998 when she was 18 years old.

The couple moved to London, where they raised their three children, Aayana, Samara, and Yuvraaj. They separated in 2012, after which Kapoor returned to India to pursue her music career.

Kapoor and Chandok have maintained a cordial relationship following their separation. Chandok remains the father of her three children.

Professional background of Gautam Hathiramani

Gautam Hathiramani is a businessman based in London. He was born in Jos, Nigeria, and spent much of his youth in the United Kingdom.

Hathiramani is the Group Deputy Managing Director at the Dana Group of Companies, which operates across West Africa. He is also the Managing Director of Dana Plast Limited.

The Dana Group maintains business interests in the aviation, automobile, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.

Musical career and breakthrough hits

Kanika Kapoor gained initial attention with the independent track "Jugni Ji" in 2012. She became a recognised playback singer after her 2014 breakthrough track "Baby Doll" from the film Ragini MMS 2, which was composed by Meet Bros.

This release was followed by "Lovely" from Happy New Year in 2014.

These included "Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan" from Roy, "Desi Look" from Ek Paheli Leela, "Nachan Farrate" from All Is Well, and "Da Da Dasse" from Udta Punjab.

Her discography also includes "Tukur Tukur" from Dilwale. She recorded the Hindi version of "Oo Antava" from Pushpa: The Rise in 2021.

Details of the 2022 London wedding

Kanika Kapoor, aged 48, married Gautam Hathiramani on 20 May 2022 in London. The wedding was an intimate ceremony held with a small gathering of close friends and family.

Kanika’s three children were present at the event. During their courtship, Hathiramani welcomed Kanika and her three children from her previous marriage into his life.