Peepli Live actor Raghubir Yadav’s wife files for divorce after 32 years of marriage, accuses him of cheating

Raghubir Yadav has been a part of films like Salaam Bombay, Dharavi, Maya Memsaab, Bandit Queen, 1942: A Love Story, Khamoshi: The Musical, Lagaan, Asoka, Water, Newton, Sui Dhaaga, Romeo Akbar Walter to name a few.

By BollywoodLife
Published: February 21, 2020 6:04 PM IST

Raghubir Yadav's wife has filed fr divorce from her actor husband after 32 years of marriage. Purnima Kharga has accused him of cheating and deserting her. The two had married in 1988 but started living separately since 1995. Purnima Kharga, 60, is a trained Kathak dancer and has a 30-year-old son with Raghubir Yadav. As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, the wife of the actress filed for a divorce and has demanded interim maintenance of Rs 1 lakhs along with alimony of Rs 10 crore. Also Read - Raghubir Yadav to pay Rs 40,000 as alimony to estranged wife

The report further states that Purnima has also involved Raghubir's partner and manager, Roshni Archejam a party in the petition that she has filed. Purnima said that she gave up her career as an international dancer to support Raghubir to pursue his dreams. She went on to accuse him of deserting her when he became successful. She has also accused him of cheating on her with a co-star in 1995.

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A statement in the report read, "The petitioner (Purnima) states that it is the Respondents (Raghuvir) aforesaid conduct and behaviour, his act of cheating and living in an adulterous relationship which has created a marital discord and is therefore guilty of treating the petitioner (Purnima) cruelly. Under these circumstances, the Petitioner submits that he is entitled to a Decree of Divorce u/s 13(1)0) and 130-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act."

Raghubir Yadav made his debut with Massey Sahib for which he received several international awards. Since then he has featured in films like Salaam Bombay, Dharavi, Maya Memsaab, Bandit Queen, 1942: A Love Story, Khamoshi: The Musical, Lagaan, Asoka, Water, Newton, Sui Dhaaga, Romeo Akbar Walter to name a few.

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ByBollywoodLife
Published: February 21, 2020 6:04 PM IST