Neha Maheshwri Bhagat (BOMBAY TIMES; April 25, 2014)

Buzz is that Rahul Mahajan’s marriage has hit a sour note for the second time. Sources imply that he and Dimpy Ganguly — they had got married on a reality show on March 6, 2010 — will soon be separated legally. Reason: Dimpy’s alleged relationship with a Dubai-based guy, who owns an event management company.

 Says a friend of the couple, “It seems Dimpy knew her current boyfriend even before her marriage to Rahul. She eventually realised that she has fallen out of love with her husband. Even Rahul is aware of the relationship. The two have been staying separately for almost a year now. Dimpy relocated to Dubai around six months back. Though they participated in a couple dance reality show last year, it was all hogwash.”

 Adds another friend, “Divorce is inevitable. Rahul is just waiting for the elections to get over. Even while staying together, the two reportedly occupied separate bedrooms. The cracks in their marriage have deepened over time. Rahul’s friends from the industry are aware of it.”

 This is not the first time their relationship has hit a rough patch. Within four months of marriage, Dimpy had accused Rahul of physical abuse and walked out. But soon after, they reconciled and she was back in the Mahajan family home.

 Rahul, who was also involved in a drug abuse case, has been accused of domestic violence earlier too. His first wife Shweta Singh — she was his childhood friend — had obtained divorce on similar grounds in August 2008.

 When contacted, Rahul said, “What nonsense. I don’t have time for stupid things. I am busy with elections.” Despite repeated attempts, we couldn’t reach Dimpy for comment.