Actress Chahat Khanna, who has made her mark in the world of TV, is in the headlines these days, but this time the reason is not her acting, but the pain related to her personal life. After two failed marriages, Chahat openly told how divorce made her life difficult and doors closed for her in the industry. This actress, who is active on social media, is now rarely seen on the small screen, and the reason behind this is that the things she says touch the heart. What happened to her, and how did her life change? Let’s understand her story closely.

Two divorces, double pain

Chahat Khanna’s first marriage broke up in just four months. After this, she gathered courage and got married for the second time, but this relationship also fell prey to divorce. Recently, in an interview given to ‘Hotterfly’, Chahat expressed the condition of her heart. She said, “Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. My second divorce was very difficult. One of my daughters lives with my ex-husband Farhan, and one with me. We talk to each other for the children, because they are our responsibility.”

Chahat’s statement clearly shows her helplessness and motherly duty. But her life after divorce was not limited to just raising children—she also had to face social and professional challenges.

‘People call me a gold digger’

Chahat also revealed the aspect of her personal life that bothers her the most—people’s misconceptions. She revealed, “I have not taken any alimony from both my ex-husbands. Yet people call me a ‘gold digger’. I wonder, where is the gold? People send me messages and DMs that I am living on alimony. It has become a kind of taboo.”

This statement of hers brings to the fore the attitude of the society, which judges a divorced woman without knowing the truth. Chahat further said, “When you are famous, it becomes difficult to face people after divorce. Many times I did not want to come out, because I knew that people would judge me.” This shows her mental state, which had shaken her confidence after the divorce.
Doors closed in the industry
The biggest shock for Chahat came when the TV industry started sidelining her. She said, “After two divorces, many people did not want to work with me. When your name gets spoiled, people avoid connecting with you. If your personal matters are so much in the media, then big production houses shy away from working with you. People at the manager level told me on my face that they cannot cast me because of the things going on in the press and media.”
This revelation highlights the negative thinking about divorce in the industry. A Mumbai-based TV producer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, says, “It is true that some production houses avoid actors whose personal lives are in the news. They feel that this may affect the image of the show.” But how unfair this thinking is for artists like Chahat, is clear from her story.

The battle of life: She did not give up

Despite two divorces and the indifference of the industry, Chahat did not lose courage. She keeps sharing the positive aspects of her life on social media and is engaged in raising her daughter. Dr. Priya Sharma, a psychologist from Delhi, says, “Chahat’s story is an inspiration for those women who break down after divorce. It shows that no matter how much pressure there is from society, it is possible to maintain one’s identity.”

Chahat also made it clear from her experience that life after divorce is not easy, but it is not impossible to rebuild it. Along with pain, a ray of hope is also reflected in her words. A mirror to society and the industry

This story of Chahat Khanna not only narrates her personal struggle, but also raises questions on the thinking of society and the TV industry, which marginalizes divorced people. Should a failed relationship become a parameter to test someone’s talent? This question is now in front of everyone.

At present, Chahat is trying to rebuild her life. But her statement that “life has become very difficult,” brings forth a reality that is difficult to ignore. Will the industry and society give her a chance again? Only time will tell.

This article is based on Chahat Khanna’s interview and expert opinion.