Recent reports suggest that former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and his wife, Aarti Ahlawat, may be heading towards divorce after 20 years of marriage. According to a report by HT City, the couple, childhood friends who tied the knot in 2004, have reportedly been living separately for several months, with divorce likely on the horizon.
Social Media Clues Add to Speculation
The growing distance between Sehwag and Aarti became noticeable when they reduced public and social media appearances together. During the 2024 Diwali celebrations, Sehwag shared photos with his elder son Aryaveer and his mother, Krishna, but omitted any mention or pictures of Aarti and their younger son, Vedant. This absence only fueled rumors of an impending separation.
Further intensifying the speculation, Sehwag has unfollowed Aarti on Instagram. Aarti, who has a verified Instagram account with 178,000 followers, recently made her profile private after reports of their divorce began circulating. Although Sehwag has not removed past photos with Aarti, his last shared picture with her dates back to April 2023. Notably, he also refrained from posting about their 20th wedding anniversary on April 22, 2024.
A Love Story That Began in Childhood
Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat’s relationship traces back to the 1980s when they first met through family connections—Sehwag’s cousin was married to Aarti’s aunt. At the time, Sehwag was seven years old, and Aarti was five. The two became close friends, and as they grew older, Sehwag developed feelings for her. At the age of 21, he proposed to Aarti, and she accepted. Their love story culminated in a grand wedding on April 22, 2004, at the residence of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Aarti’s Background and Life with Sehwag
Born on December 16, 1980, in New Delhi, Aarti Ahlawat maintained a relatively private life. She completed her education at Lady Irwin Secondary School and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan before earning a diploma in Computer Science from Maitreyi College, Delhi University. While she stayed away from the limelight, she was known for being a supportive partner during Sehwag’s cricketing career.
Sehwag’s Post-Cricket Career
After retiring from international cricket in 2015, Virender Sehwag transitioned into various roles, including serving on the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel of the National Anti-Doping Agency. Known for his candid nature, Sehwag has yet to comment on the divorce rumors, leaving the public to speculate about the status of their relationship.
Uncertainty Surrounds the Couple’s Future
While the couple’s love story was once admired by many, recent developments point to potential challenges in their relationship. Neither Sehwag nor Aarti has confirmed or denied the separation rumors, keeping their personal lives under scrutiny and public speculation.
