16th May 2023,Mumbai: Renowned actor and talk show host Simi Garewal recently faced criticism on social media after she shared an old video clip from her popular chat show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. The clip featured tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi and his first wife, Shvetha Jaishankar, who divorced in 2009. Some individuals expressed displeasure with the video, arguing that it touched upon sensitive aspects of their personal lives. Simi responded to the criticism, highlighting the importance of learning from real-life experiences and emphasising the happy endings in both couples’ lives. Let’s delve into the details and the subsequent reactions to Simi’s post.
Simi Garewal shared an old episode of Rendezvous with Simi Garewal featuring Mahesh Bhupathi and Shvetha Jaishankar, who were married at the time of the interview. In her Instagram post, Simi acknowledged that the couple couldn’t sustain their relationship, despite both being lovely individuals. She went on to mention that after Mahesh Bhupathi married actor Lara Dutta, Shvetha Jaishankar tied the knot with Chennai businessman Raghu Kailas. Simi highlighted the journey to find a soul mate as a challenging one and expressed her happiness that both couples had found their life partners and were content.
Simi’s post attracted criticism from some individuals who felt that sharing such a video touched upon personal lows in Mahesh and Shvetha lives. Commenters argued that these aspects should not be brought up since the couple has moved on. However, one commenter praised Simi for delicately conveying her message without tarnishing anyone’s reputation. In response to the criticism, Simi appreciated the supportive comment and clarified that these real-life stories provide an opportunity for learning and understanding human experiences, particularly when they have positive outcomes.
After his divorce from Shvetha Jaishankar, Mahesh Bhupathi found love again and married actor Lara Dutta on February 16, 2011. Lara Dutta made her acting debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz and went on to star in several successful movies such as Masti, No Entry, Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Housefull, and Don 2. She has since ventured into other avenues, including web series. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Saira Bhupathi, on January 20, 2012
By: Tanya Chantola