Rahul Deshpande, the National Award-winning Marathi singer, has announced that he and his wife, Neha, have legally separated after seventeen years of marriage. He mentioned in his announcement that their legal separation was finalized in 2024, and they are committed to co-parenting their daughter, Renuka.

On Tuesday, Rahul took to Instagram and shared that he and his wife had decided to go their separate ways. He mentioned that the reason for the delayed announcement was that he needed time to process the situation privately. He wrote, “Dear friends, each of you has been a meaningful part of my journey in your own way, and that’s why I want to share a personal and important update with you. I have already shared this news with some of you. After 17 years of marriage and countless cherished memories, Neha and I have mutually parted ways and continue our lives independently. Our legal separation was amicably finalised in September 2024.”

He added, “I chose to take some time before sharing this update to process the transition privately and to ensure that everything was thoughtfully managed, especially with the best interests of our daughter, Renuka, at heart. She remains my highest priority, and I am committed to co-parenting her with Neha, with unwavering love, support, and stability.”

Rahul also requested that fans respect their privacy, writing, “While this marks a new chapter for us as individuals, our bond as parents and the respect we hold for each other remain strong. I truly appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy and decision during this time. With love and gratitude, Rahul.”