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Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag‘s recent social media post on the occasion of Diwali, in October 2025, has unexpectedly reignited unverified rumours concerning his marital life with his wife, Aarti Sehwag (Ahlawat).
Virender Sehwag’s Diwali post ignites fresh debate over unverified divorce rumours with Aarti Ahlawat
The festive family photo shared by the former opener featured him alongside his children and mother, but the conspicuous absence of Aarti immediately drew the attention of observant fans and followers. This seemingly small detail quickly escalated into a viral online debate, with the comments section being flooded with questions regarding her whereabouts and fueling unsubstantiated speculation about a possible separation. While no credible source has confirmed any issues, and the couple has maintained silence, the public scrutiny highlights how celebrity posts, even during private family celebrations, can easily spark widespread and often unfounded conversations about personal matters.
दीपज्योतिः परं ब्रह्म दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः । दीपो हरतु मे पापं दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥
May you leave your sparkle wherever you go. Happy Deepawali
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
The speculation about the couple’s relationship status, which has been circulating for some time, gained renewed momentum following the recent Diwali photo This pattern of omission is not entirely new; reports indicate that Aarti was also absent from Sehwag’s Diwali posts in 2024 and from other recent social media updates, such as his visit to the Vishwa Nagayakshi Temple in Kerala.
Further intensifying the rumours of marital discord is the mutual action of the couple to unfollow each other on Instagram, where Aarti has also set her profile to private, adding a layer of mystery. The couple, who married in 2004 and have two sons, Aryavir and Vedant, has generally kept their personal life out of the public domain.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Wife Nahi dikh Rahi Sehwag ji
— CricketChronicle (@RisingIndiaSaga)
Sir why didn't you post pics with bhabhi ji
— Rohan. (@92Vsaus)
Pahle cameraman ka job khao sir… Aur bhabhi ke sath photo kyu nahi daali??
— Abhy (@itsmeabhy)
Doosri innings khelne ka time aagaya hai sir ji
Aise akele achhe nai lagte
— Oxygen 💨 (@WhateverVishal)
Bhabhi kidhar hein Sehwag sir
— Siddhartha Patel 🔥 (@Siddhu__94)
Sir aapki biwi kidhar hai ??😥😥
— . (@edgeandgonee)
So his divorce news is true.
— Rodrigo (@Rodrigo60776560)
Bibi najar nhi aa rhi hai teri diya 🪔 jala ke jara dhundho to bhidu
— Shadow (@Shadow758085)
Looks like the photographer was Mithun Manhas 😅
— Vishal 007 (@vishaldora007)
भैया तने दिवाली की बधाई। पर भाभी ना दीख रही।
— पुनीत जाँगु Puneet Jangu پونیت جانگو 🇮🇳 (@PuneetJanguINC)
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BCCI president Mithun Manhas angle and lack of confirmation
The debate surrounding Sehwag and Aarti Sehwag’s rumoured separation has been complicated by the emergence of a highly sensationalised and entirely unverified claim involving Sehwag’s former friend and teammate, Mithun Manhas. Certain sections of the media and social media users have begun to link Aarti’s speculated absence to Manhas, who was recently appointed as the BCCI President. These claims suggest the possibility of an affair between Aarti and Manhas, an allegation that has roots in cryptic social media posts by a journalist referencing a past controversy involving cricketers.
Such rumours gain traction from old, resurfaced photographs of Aarti and Manhas together and the observation that Sehwag’s sons reportedly follow Manhas on social media platforms. However, it is paramount to stress that these narratives regarding Mithun and Aarti are completely unverified, lacking any official confirmation, and are primarily fueled by social media gossip. As of now, neither Virender, Aarti nor Manhas has issued any statement to address or deny the circulating rumours, leaving the celebrity couple’s personal life under intense and prolonged public speculation.
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