Saina Nehwal announces separation from Parupalli Kashyap after seven years of marriage
The announcement came via Instagram story shared by Nehwal on Sunday, 13 July. 'Life takes us in different directions sometimes,' she wrote. 'After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing, for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time.'
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