Why did Gautam Singhania and wife Modi Nawaz Singhania announce separation?

Gautam Hari Singhania, the billionaire chairman of the Raymond Group, has announced his separation from his wife, Nawaz Modi Singhania, following 32 years of marriage.

Singhania publicly disclosed this news on his Instagram account, after a viral video shared by Nawaz, where she expressed feeling excluded from the family's Diwali celebrations at their residence in JK Gram, Thane.

Gautam Singhania, MD of Raymond Group, Announces Separation From Wife Nawaz Modi Singhania After Video of Her Being Stopped From Entering Her Husband’s Diwali Party Surfaces

Gautam Singhania issued a public statement revealing his separation from his wife Nawaz. "This Diwali is… pic.twitter.com/UnRWqlduvf

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What led to this separation?

• The two had been embroiled in a matrimonial dispute for the past few months. According to Nawaz Modi Singhania, she stated that she was physically assaulted by Gautam Singhania on his 58th birthday in September, resulting in her hospitalisation at the ICU of Sir HN Reliance Hospital due to broken bones in her lower back.

• In her complaint filed with the Vartak Nagar police in Thane, Nawaz detailed Gautam Singhania's alleged misconduct towards her parents and siblings, besides accusing him of assaulting her at their residence two months prior, leading to her hospitalisation. Additionally, she expressed concern for the well-being of their two daughters, Niharika and Nisa.

• Married in 1999, Nawaz Modi is actively involved as a director in at least 10 private and publicly listed companies within the family's business.

• When sharing news of the separation, Gautam Singhania refrained from disclosing the reasons behind it. Instead, he mentioned, "As I reflect on the unfortunate developments in the recent past, there has been a lot of unsubstantiated rumour-mongering and gossip surrounding our lives, fanned by 'not-so-well-wishers.' I am parting ways with her while we continue to prioritise the well-being of our two precious diamonds, Niharika and Nisa."

   

   

   

   

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More about Nawaz Modi Singhania

• Nawaz Modi Singhania is recognised as a prominent fitness icon in the country and holds the distinction of being the founder of Body Art Fitness centres in Mumbai.
• Her credentials include training from the American Council of Exercise (ACE) and the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA), alongside holding a law degree.
• She's known for organising events focusing on mental health, fitness, nutrition, and other related subjects.
• Recently, Nawaz Modi also authored a book titled Pause, Rewind: Natural Anti-Aging Techniques.

As for Gautam Singhania...

• He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Raymond Group, recognised as the world's largest producer of suit fabric.

• With an estimated net worth of approximately Rs 11,000 crore, Gautam Singhania is renowned for his opulent lifestyle. His interests prominently feature a profound affection for fast cars, boats, and planes.

• Currently residing at JK Gram in Thane, his residence is valued at around Rs 6,000 crore, marking it as the second most expensive home in India after Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia.

• In 2015, Gautam Singhania was embroiled in a legal dispute with his father, Vijaypat Singhania, the founding figure of the Raymond Group. This feud led Vijaypat Singhania to vacate his ancestral property, residing thereafter in a rented property in South Mumbai’s Grand Paradi Society.