Weeks after HT City first reported (on July 19) that Hansika Motwani and her husband, businessman Sohael Khaturiya were facing marriage troubles, the actor has deleted several posts featuring him, including their wedding videos, from Instagram.

This development comes nearly three years after their lavish wedding in December 2022. Sources had earlier told us that Hansika had moved back in with her mother. Sohael, who has been inactive on social media since 2023, has made his Instagram profile private, further fuelling rumours of marital discord. Meanwhile, the actor has remained silent, choosing not to comment on the growing speculation.

The news may come as a surprise to many who had followed the couple’s high-profile relationship, documented in the six-episode reality series Hansika’s Love Shaadi Drama. The show offered fans an intimate look into their journey from Sohael’s proposal at the Eiffel Tower in Paris to their lavish wedding celebrations.

What strikes us the most as we step into Hansika Motwani’s home is the abundance of cultural and spiritual elements. From little evil eye wall hangings to idols of Lord Ganesha and Guru Nanak, and the chant of Ek Onkar reverberating through the hall, the atmosphere has a calming vibe. The actress welcomes us, radiating in a turmeric yellow Punjabi suit adorned with zari-details, all set to usher in Baisakhi.

It’s while we marvel at all the numerous markers of faith around her home, she tells us about her most prized possession: the Guru Granth Sahib. The reverence on her face is palpable as she explains to us how the Granth has been passed on to her family, and how it forms the central crux of the Baisakhi celebrations. She explains, “I have had the Granth in my home for seven years now, and we feel very blessed. Baisakhi for us is marked by a paath, visiting the gurudwara and then the entire family getting together to enjoy scrumptious food and aate ka halwa prepared by me.”

Raised by her Punjabi mother, Hansika believes she has got the best of both the Sindhi and the Punjabi worlds. However, she confesses that it’s the Punjaban in her that’s out there for everybody to see. “My faith is deeply rooted in Punjabi culture and traditions,” she tells us, adding, “Infact, I had vowed to visit the Golden Temple within a year of my wedding. So, I went to the Golden Temple sometime in October or November last year. That’s the way I stay connected to my faith.”

This year, it’s Hansika’s second Baisakhi after her marriage (she married Sohael Khaturiya in December 2022). It’s going to be a big family affair, with the actress taking on the responsibility of preparing the halwa prasad.

She shares, “For us, festivals are all about the family coming together. The celebrations will take place at my mom’s, and before that, we will do the paath and visit the Gurudwara. In our family, on most such big occasions, I generally make the aate ka halwa and serve it in the Gurudwara. This is because my mom is very religious, and she believes it’s auspicious for me to prepare the prasad. Also, it’s everyone’s favourite.”

And what about dressing up to celebrate, we ask her. “Oh, I am a complete Punjaban when it comes to dressing up!” she exclaims. “I love wearing Punjabi salwar kameezes. My mother used to love wearing Patiala. So, till today, whenever I go to Amritsar, I make sure to buy authentic Patiala suits for us. The only thing I can’t do is tie my own paranda. But dressing up is a big part of celebrating Baisakhi, and I am all about donning the big jhumkas, the tassels, the paranda… basically, full saj sanwar ke vibing with the festivities,” she gushes.

Hansika Motwani has always been “big on celebrating birthdays”. The actor, who is ringing in her 31st birthday today in Turkey with husband, entrepreneur Sohael Khaturiya, tells us that the latter has “planned a big surprise” for her.

“This is my first birthday after the wedding and Sohael is making it really special. In fact, he has been surprising me every day. Just being with him and exploring a new place will make my birthday memorable,” shares Motwani, last seen in the reality show Love Shaadi Drama.

The actor is a firm believer that “birthdays should be spent doing things that make you, you”. She adds, “I have been big on celebrating the day since I was a kid. I usually celebrate it with family because that makes me happy. For me, it’s a special occasion meant to smile, spread positivity and set new goals for the year ahead.”

Speaking of goals, Motwani says there’s “a lot coming up this year” on the work front. The actor, who will soon be seen in the Tamil film Partner, shares, “Things are looking very bright with all the releases lined up. My reality show got a great response and now, I am pepped up to do even better.”

Amid news of Paris witnessing riots and violence, Hansika Motwani has jetted off for a Euro tour with her family to ring in her mum’s birthday. The French capital is also on their itinerary. “We usually go on a family trip on my mum’s birthday. This time, we decided to visit France, including Paris, which is one of my favourite cities in the world,” says Motwani, who started the vacation on Friday night. 

The French city’s suburbs have been gripped by riots following the killing of a teen by a cop, deterring several tourists from making holiday plans. Asked if this news made her rethink her vacation plans, the 31-year-old says, “I read about it, and from what I’ve researched, going to the city is safe for tourists. Paris Fashion Week was also held recently. So it is safe.”

The Partner actor is excited about the visit as the city “holds a special place” in her heart because Paris is where her husband, entrepreneur Sohael Khaturiya, proposed to her almost a year ago. “My first big film in Tamil was also shot in Paris. So, the city will always be special,” Motwani ends.

Last year, actor Hansika Motwani started a new chapter of her life when she got married to her long-time boyfriend, businessman Sohael Khaturiya. “A wedding is a fairy tale for every girl. I was surrounded by my loveable family, close friends, relatives and well-wishers as my best friend became my spouse,” the actor says in her first interview after marriage.

Motwani got married on December 4, 2022, at the 450-year-old Mundota Palace near Jaipur (Rajasthan). Talking about the elaborate affair, the Singam 2 (2013) actor says, “My mum played a major role in planning and executing every single aspect. My brother, Sohael and his parents made the entire journey smoother.”

While the 31-year-old has always been guarded about her personal life, for her wedding, she decided to throw caution to the wind and take her fans behind the scenes. A web show featuring her wedding celebrations will be releasing on OTT soon.

Sharing why she felt the need to share moments from her wedding with her fans, Motwani, who entered the industry as a child artiste with the TV show Shaka Laka Boom Boom, says, “Every fan is a part of my family. We wanted to have the presence of as many fans as possible, but that couldn’t happen due to logistic issues. Although I enjoyed my wedding celebrations, I missed their presence. I am glad that the show will allow my fans, friends and well-wishers to experience my wedding celebrations.”

Actor Hansika Motwani got married to her long-time boyfriend, businessman Sohael Khaturiya in a private ceremony on December 4 at a 450-year-old palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The actor had taken a long break from work for the wedding, and she’ll dive right back into shoot mode.

“The wedding turned out exactly how Hansika had dreamed of. She made the most of the break with her family and friends, adding a fun twist to every function. For a pre-wedding party, the bride and the groom had a stylish entry in a vintage car,” a source reports.

The actor wishes to get her work commitments out of the way before jetting off for her honeymoon. The newlyweds have picked a romantic location, and the wait is till the end of the year. “They’ve [planned] to go to catch the Northern Lights. In all likelihood, they’ll ring in the New Year on their honeymoon, and usher in the new beginning with 2023,” adds the source.

The wedding was attended by her family and close friends. As part of pre-wedding functions, there was a haldi ceremony on the morning of December 4, a mehendi and sangeet function on December 3 and a Sufi night on December 2.

Actor Hansika Motwani, 30, is all set to get married to Mumbai-based businessman Sohael Khaturiya in December, and celebrations will begin next week.

While the couple plans to tie the knot in Jaipur on December 4, a source says the pre-wedding festivities will kick-start in Mumbai.

“The actor is planning a close-knit Mata Ki Chowki to start the wedding celebrations. While the wedding is in Jaipur, Hansika wanted to start the journey of getting married in Mumbai itself. That is why she is starting on a devotional note, by organising a Mata Ki Chowki in Mumbai next week,” says the insider.

The source also reveals that the function will be organised by Motwani’s family, after which the attention will shift to Jaipur, for the rest of the functions. While a Sufi night has been planned on December 2, the mehendi and sangeet ceremonies will be held on December 3. The haldi ceremony will take place on the morning of December 4 and on the same evening, the couple will tie the knot at the 450-year-old Mundota Fort.

The source says the wedding will be a close-knit affair, but some of the actor’s close friends from the industry have been invited. Invites crafted in silver, with a touch of Rajasthani culture, have been sent out, along with handmade chocolates and other “shagun ka samaan”. “Hansika has personally worked on the guest list and is taking a lot of interest in planning the whole wedding. It is a special phase of her life,” adds the source.

Hansika Motwani is set to get hitched in a month. The actor will tie the knot on December 4, we have exclusively learnt.

An insider close to the 30-year-old says, “The wedding festivities will be held from December 2 to December 4. It will be a destination wedding in Jaipur (Rajasthan).”

The pheras will take place on 4th evening, with Haldi ceremony in the morning. December 2 will see a Sufi night, followed by mehendi, sangeet the next day. The family will also indulge in a polo match. A casino-themed afterparty is also slated for 4th evening.

While a report stated that the actor is heading for an arranged marriage, a mutual friend reveals it is a love marriage: “She is getting married to her boyfriend of a few years.”

While the identity of the groom is yet to be revealed officially, we have learnt Motwani’s beau, Sohael Khaturiya, is a businessman from Mumbai. The two were close friends before dating and are also partners in a firm.

Motwani couldn’t be reached for a comment till the time of going to press.