Hrithik said, "[color=#0000FF !important]Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17-year relationship. This is a very trying time for the entire family. I request the media and the people to grant us our privacy at this time. I do not wish this news to disempower my fans and the people about the institution of marriage in any way. I am a firm believer in this institution and respect and honour it at the highest level. Once again, I thank my fans for all the concern and prayers for my health."
He added, "My treatment is going well and I should be able to resume my life in every way very soon. Thank you.''
Trouble in their paradise started a few months ago. It was conjectured at that point that Sussanne had stepped out of her actor-husband's home and was staying with her parents. That proved to be partially incorrect. A source known to the couple says, "Sussanne did step out of her own home. However, she didn't move in full-time into her parents' bungalow, Sanjay Plaza. Instead, she was staying on rent in the suburbs."
The children — Hrehaan and Hridhaan — spent a lot of time after school with their father Hrithik, who was recuperating from a surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain and was home for a couple of months. Even during [color=#0000FF !important]the promotion of Krrish 3, Duggu's priority was spending time with the kids.
It is being insinuated that Hrithik and Sussanne grew apart reportedly because of her growing differences with her in-laws and also her friendship with actor Arjun Rampal. While common friends of [color=#0000FF !important]the Roshans and the Rampals maintain that both Arjun and his wife Mehr are close friends of Sussanne, there are others who refuse to comment. A source said, "Sussanne's parents even had a chat with the Rampals on the same."
In fact, there was a rumour which suggested that Sussanne spent some 'me' time with the Rampals even as recently as the start of December, 2013. A source, however, maintains that both Arjun and Mehr are sensitive to the fact that their friends (the Roshans) are going through a really tough time right now. "They realise that whatever it is that the couple is going through right now is between the two individuals. It is not a territory for anyone to get into and hence, it is best to give them the respect and space required at such time," said the sources.
We texted Arjun for his side of the story. He said, "Why would you ask such a stupid question? This is not cool at all. I am in Dubai."