Singer Rahul Deshpande Announces Separation After 17 Years

New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) - After 17 years of marriage, National Award-winning singer Rahul Deshpande and his wife, Neha, have decided to part ways. The singer shared the news of their separation via a heartfelt note on his Instagram on Tuesday, revealing that their legal separation was finalized in September 2024.

"Dear friends, many of you have been integral in my journey, and thus I wish to inform you of a personal update. Having already shared this with some, after 17 years of marriage filled with precious moments, Neha and I have chosen to part amicably and live our lives separately. Our legal separation was amicably concluded in September 2024," Rahul wrote in his post.

He emphasized their shared commitment to co-parenting their daughter, Renuka Deshpande. "I decided to delay sharing this update to allow us to transition privately, with a focus on Renuka's well-being. She remains my utmost priority, and I am dedicated to co-parenting her alongside Neha with love, support, and stability. While this signifies a new personal chapter, our unity as parents and mutual respect persist." He further added, "I deeply appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy and decision at this time. With love and gratitude, Rahul."

Rahul, 45, received the National Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his work on "Me Vasantrao" in 2022. He is also celebrated for songs such as "Dil Ki Tapish", "Apanehi Rang Mein", and "Ha Rang Chadhu De".

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