“Baby Doll” singer Kanika Kapoor has announced that she and her husband, London-based businessman Gautam Hathiramani, are separating, a little over four years after their wedding in London. The singer shared the news in an Instagram story late on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, and asked fans and the media to respect the couple’s privacy.
What Kanika Kapoor Said in Her Statement
Addressing her “friends and family”, Kanika wrote that the decision came after “much thought and consideration” and that she and Gautam are going their separate ways. She thanked him for the time they spent together, wished him well for the future, and requested kindness and respect for their privacy as they move on, Deccan Chronicle reported.
According to India.com, the singer had removed their wedding pictures from Instagram shortly before the announcement.
“I Have Not Found Anybody Else”: Kanika on the Split
Speaking to a news portal after the announcement, Kanika made it clear that no third person is involved. She said she has not found anybody else and does not believe Gautam has either, and described going through a second divorce as a source of grief and disappointment.
She also rejected reports that the marriage ended because she refused to move to Lagos, where Gautam works, calling it unfair that a woman is blamed whenever a marriage breaks down. Kanika said she is currently based in Mumbai, working on three projects, and hopes to keep things amicable with Gautam, as reported by India.com.
What Gautam Hathiramani’s Side Says
Gautam has not made a public statement so far. Friends of the businessman, quoted by Mumbai Mirror, said he was deeply hurt by the split. They pointed to differences in lifestyle and work commitments, with Kanika travelling for performances and Gautam based in Lagos, as a likely reason expectations were not met.
Kanika Kapoor and Gautam Hathiramani’s Marriage
Kanika and Gautam had reportedly been friends for several years before they married on 20 May 2022 in an intimate ceremony at a London hotel. Pictures and videos from the wedding and the reception went viral at the time, and Kanika famously wrote that she had found her prince. The marriage lasted about four years.
Kanika Kapoor’s First Marriage and Children
This is Kanika’s second separation. She was first married to businessman Raj Chandok in 1999, and the couple divorced in 2012, as Free Press Journal reported. She has three children from that marriage, daughters Aayana and Samara and son Yuvraj, whom she raised largely as a single mother.
Kanika Kapoor’s Career at a Glance
Born in Lucknow, Kanika broke through in 2012 with the hit single “Jugni Ji”. Her Bollywood playback debut, “Baby Doll” from Ragini MMS 2 (2014), won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She has since sung chart-toppers such as “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan”, “Lovely” and “Da Da Dasse”. For more Bollywood music news, read about Salman Khan’s new song Teri Sexy Beauty, or see how Mahhi Vij opened up about her separation.
FAQs
Q. When did Kanika Kapoor announce her separation?
She announced it in an Instagram story late on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The news was widely reported on 4 November.
Q. When did Kanika Kapoor marry Gautam Hathiramani?
They married on 20 May 2022 in London.
Q. Who was Kanika Kapoor’s first husband?
Her first husband was businessman Raj Chandok. They married in 1999 and divorced in 2012.
Q. How many children does Kanika Kapoor have?
She has three children, Aayana, Samara and Yuvraj, from her first marriage.
Q. Why did Kanika Kapoor and Gautam Hathiramani separate?
The couple has not given an official reason. Kanika denied that another person was involved and rejected reports that she refused to move to Lagos. Friends of Gautam have pointed to lifestyle and work differences.
