A firestorm of rumors has ignited around the relationship of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat, with reports suggesting the couple may be heading for divorce after over two decades of marriage.
Speculation began when eagle-eyed fans noticed that Virender and Aarti had unfollowed each other on social media.
While the exact date of this action remains unclear, news of their social media split surfaced on January 23, 2025. Shortly after, several media outlets reported that the couple is separating.
According to Hindustan Times, multiple anonymous sources have confirmed the separation, claiming that divorce may be imminent for the couple. The sources revealed,
“[Virender and Aarti] have been living separately for several months, and divorce is likely on the cards”.
Origins Of Virender Sehwag And Aarti Ahlawat’s Divorce Rumors
Speculation of the couple’s potential separation further gained momentum due to Aarti’s noticeable absence from the former cricketer’s Instagram feed for over a year.
During the 2024 Diwali celebrations, Virender appeared to celebrate the occasion without his wife. His Diwali post featured his son and mother, but Aarti was conspicuously missing from the photos.
Adding fuel to the fire, shortly after the rumors began circulating online, Aarti made her previously public Instagram account private. However, she has not changed her social media name and continues to use ‘Sehwag’ on her official account.
Despite the wave of speculation, neither Virender nor Aarti has addressed the swirling rumors about their marital woes.
Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat’s story began in the early 2000s when they first met and started dating. After a few years together, they tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in 2004 at the residence of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Fans Sarcastically React To The Couple’s Rumored Divorce
The online community has responded to Virender and Aarti’s trouble in paradise with a mix of humor and criticism. Some netizens took a jab at the Indian cricket team, pointing out a trend of high-profile divorces among cricketers. Some such comments read,
“What’s up with so many divorces of cricketers mainly”.
“Indian cricket team will now be known as divorce and alimony national team”.
While the couple remains silent on the matter, fans eagerly await clarity on whether this is just a rumor or the end of a cricketing fairytale.
Only time will tell if Virender and Aarti’s journey takes a new turn or stands the test of time.