The married life of Bengali actress and TMC leader Nusrat Jahan has been making headlines lately, speculating that her affair with actor Yash Dasgupta has led to a rift with her husband Nikhil Jain. The actress has broken her silence on her divorce rumours and issued a statement saying that her marriage with Nikhil Jain was never valid as an interfaith marriage in India requires validation under the Special Marriage Act, which she said never happened. Their marriage happened according to Turkish laws. The marriage is not valid, legal and tenable, so there is no question of divorce.
The Basirhat MP further clarified: "Our separation happened long back, but I did not speak about it as I intended to keep my private life to myself," the Basirhat MP said.
The couple tied the knot in 2019 in the picturesque Turkish town of Bodrum on June 19. However, they soon parted ways. She has also alleged that her funds were mishandled and her family jewellery and belongings have been ‘illegally held back’. Their wedding was followed by a reception in Kolkata which was attended by chief minister Mamata Banerjee and other celebs.
A few days ago, reports claiming that Nusrat is bearing Yash’s child were doing rounds on social media to which writer Taslima Nasreen in a long Facebook post commented, that if the rumour is true, then Nusrat should get divorced from Nikhil. When Nikhil was contacted by the media on his comments about the pregnancy rumours, he said he was not aware of the Nusrat’s well-being as they are not in contact for over six months.
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Nusrat has stated seven points regarding all the rumours going around her divorce from businessman Nikhil Jain. read her full statement:-
1- Being on foreign land, as per Turkish Marriage Regulation, the ceremony is invalid. Moreover, since it was an interfaith marriage, it requires validation under the Special Marriage Act in India, which did not happen. As per the court of law, it is not a Marriage, but a relationship or a live-in relationship. Thus, the question of divorce does not arise. Our separation happened long back, but I did not speak about it as I intended to keep my private life to myself. Thus, my actions must not be questioned based on “separation”, by the media or anybody I am not related to. The alleged marriage is not legal, valid and tenable; and thus, was not a marriage at all in the eye of law.
2. My visit to any place for business or for the purpose of leisure, should not concern anyone with whom I have separated. All my expenses have always been borne by me contrary to claims by “someone”.
3. I would also state that I have solely borne the expenses for my sister's education and my family’s well-being, from day one, as they have been my responsibility. I need not use or keep anyone's Credit Card, which I am not related to anymore. This too can be backed up by evidence.
4. The one who claims to be “rich” and “been used by me” has been taking money from my Account by accessing my Bank Accounts illegally and by illegitimate means at odd-hours of the night, even post-separation. I have already taken this up with the concerned Banking Authority and a Police Complaint shall be filed shortly.
"In the past, details of all family Accounts were handed over to him, upon his requests and none of me or my family members were aware of any Instructions given to the Bank via. Our Accounts. He has also been mishandling my funds from various accounts without my knowledge and consent. I am still battling it out with the Bank & if need be, would release proof of the same.
5. Also, my belongings, including my Clothes, Bags and Accessories still remain with them. I am disheartened and disappointed to state that all my family jewellery, given to me by my parents, friends and extended family, including my hard-earned assets, has been illegally held back by them.
6. Being “rich'' does not always give a man the right to act as a victim & belittle the woman alone, in this society. I have made my own identity by my sheer hard work; thus I would not allow anyone not related to me to share the limelight or a title or followers, based on my identity.
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7. I would never speak up about my personal life or anyone I am not related to. Thus, people who call themselves “normal people” must not entertain anything which is not related to them. I would request the media to refrain from questioning the wrong person, who has not been a part of my life for long now. Turning a “Sadaharon” person, as claimed by someone, into a “Hero”, giving one-sided stories to malign my image is not desirable. I would earnestly request my friends from the media to not give unnecessary mileage to such people or situations. Thank you, Nusrat Jahan."