Nikhil Patel Confirms Separation from Dalljiet Kaur: Addresses Cheating Allegations and Moving Forward
The rumors are true: Nikhil Patel, estranged husband of television actor Dalljiet Kaur, has finally addressed their separation and the allegations of infidelity that have been circulating for months. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the Kenya-based businessman shared his side of the story, confirming that they have indeed parted ways.
A Year of Speculation and Silence
For the past few months, speculation about the couple’s marriage has been rampant. Dalljiet Kaur’s cryptic social media posts hinted at turmoil, suggesting Nikhil was not acknowledging their marriage and might be involved in an extramarital affair. The rumors intensified in February when Dalljiet deleted all their wedding pictures from Instagram and dropped Patel from her name.
On May 25, Dalljiet took to Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of Nikhil from his gym and highlighting the letter ‘SN’, implying he was having an affair. She expressed her frustration, stating, “You are out on social media with her now every day shamelessly. Your wife and son came back in 10 months of the wedding. The entire family is humiliated. Some dignity for the kids would have been good! At least you should have left your wife a little dignity publicly as I was quiet about a lot of other things too.”
Nikhil Patel Breaks His Silence
Nikhil has now broken his silence, explaining the circumstances that led to their separation. He revealed that Dalljiet left Kenya with her son Jaydon in January and returned to India, marking the beginning of their split. Nikhil admitted that their “blended family’s foundation” wasn’t as solid as they had hoped. The cultural and lifestyle differences made it difficult for Dalljiet to settle in Kenya.
Despite their Indian wedding ceremony in Mumbai in March 2023, which was culturally significant but not legally binding, the couple faced increasing challenges. Dalljiet missed her television career and life in India. As the complexities of their family dynamics became more apparent, cultural clashes and differing values further strained their relationship. Nikhil, who has two daughters from his previous marriage, noted that Dalljiet’s return to India marked the end of their relationship for him.
Moving Forward Positively
Nikhil addressed the ongoing misunderstandings and the harassment of his family and friends resulting from Dalljiet’s recent social media posts. He emphasized the importance of addressing misunderstandings with “clarity and respect” and expressed his sincere wishes for Dalljiet’s future, hoping they can both move forward positively.
A Complex Past and Hope for the Future
Dalljiet Kaur and Nikhil Patel tied the knot in March last year. Before marrying Nikhil, Dalljiet was married to television actor Shalin Bhanot in 2009, with whom she has a son, Jaydon, born in 2014. The couple appeared on the dance reality show Nach Baliye. In 2015, their marriage ended on a bitter note when Dalljiet filed a domestic violence case against Shalin.
As Dalljiet and Nikhil move on from their brief marriage, both are looking to the future with hopes of finding peace and happiness.