The actor, who has been part of fiction shows like Naamkarann, Tantra, Pinjara Khubsurti Ka and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2, spoke to us about various things, including parting ways with his wife, a couple of days before getting locked up inside the Bigg Boss house. Talking about his personal life, he said, “Yes, we are officially divorced. We continue to be cordial and on talking terms. There are no grudges or ill feelings. It’s just the situation that was wrong and not us. My personal life is open to everyone and there is nothing controversial about it. Richa and I have known each other since our childhood and our families are still connected. I have always respected her and continue to do so.”
The couple called it quits after a relationship of almost a decade. He says, “With time, you mature and your perspective changes. Richa and I belong to different industries. She likes to keep her personal life private, something that I can’t do because I am an actor. I wasn’t able to give much time to my personal life because of my work schedule. She understood where I was coming from. So, instead of staying together and cribbing about it, it seemed better to part ways. We ended our marriage on a good note and mutually. Isn’t it best to stay friends and help and encourage each other on our endeavours? There are no issues between us.”
Gautam is all praise for his former wife, who has been a great support in his journey. He shares, “Richa knows that I am extremely passionate about my craft and have worked hard to reach where I have today. It was our dream that I became an actor. Even though we are not together anymore, we appreciate each other’s commitment towards our work.”