Fashion designer Masaba Gupta who announced her mutual separation from producer Madhu Mantena in August 2018 has recently announced that the couple are finally ending their three year-long marriage on amiable terms.
Here's what the statement reads, "After much thought and consideration, we have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters. we have decided to move forward separately and get divorced. We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own choices. We would appreciate if we are given our privacy in this time."
Daughter of veteran actress, Neena Gupta, and cricketer, Vivian Richards, Masaba married Madhu in June 2, 2015.
In August 2018, the power couple had shared, "With a lot of sadness, Madhu and I have today decided to go on a trial separation in our marriage. Both of us have taken this decision in consultation with professionals and our parents." The joint statement from the couple went on to read, "We are not strong enough to explain ourselves to even friends who deserve an answer from us.... All we can say to them is to give us time and to give us love when we reach out to you. We now need a lot of it :)"
Madhu and Mantena have maintained cordial relationship with each other since they announced their seperation and continue to be friends.
Masaba is expanding her fashion venture by multiplying her flagship store pan India. In 2018 she launched a hijab-saree line targeting Muslim women who want to wear Indian high fashion.
Madhu has juggling with mega projects like Hrithik Roshan starrer Super 30, Ranveer Singh starrer 83' and the most expensive film being made in India 'Ramayana'.