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After 11 years of marriage, composer-actor GV Prakash Kumar and playback singer Saindhavi have decided to end their relationship. Sharing a similar statement on their respective social media accounts, the two announced that they were parting ways for their “mental peace and betterment.” The two also requested the media and fans to respect their privacy during this “deeply personal transition.”
“After much reflection, Saindhavi and I have decided to part ways after 11 years of marriage. For the sake of our mental peace and betterment while preserving our mutual respect for each other,” the statement issued by Prakash read.
“We kindly ask the Media, friends and fans to understand and respect our privacy during this deeply personal transition. Acknowledging that we are growing apart, we believe this is the best decision for each other. Your understanding and support means a lot during this difficult time,” it added.
Prakash and Saindhavi, who were classmates, got married on June 27, 2013, after a decade-long romance, a FilmiBeat article from back then mentioned. Their wedding, held at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai, was attended by numerous celebrities, including filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The couple welcomed a baby girl on April 19, 2020, as reported by The Hindu.
The son of G Venkatesh and playback singer AR Reihana, sister of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, Prakash began his journey in the film industry at the age of six, lending his voice to a track composed by his uncle for the 1993 film Thiruda Thiruda. He further worked as a child artiste with Rahman in many of the latter’s subsequent projects.
Prakash rose to fame by singing the song “Kadhal Yaanai,” composed by Harris Jayaraj, for S Shankar’s blockbuster Anniyan (2005). The film also marked the Tamil debut of Saindhavi as a playback singer, as she lent her voice to the song “Andangaka Kondakari”.
Prakash debuted as a music composer in Vasanthabalan’s Veyil (2006). Since then, he has composed tracks for many hit movies such as Polladhavan, Angaadi Theru, Aayirathil Oruvan, Aadukalam, Udhayam NH4, Thalaivaa, Raja Rani and Asuran. He made his acting debut by playing the lead role in the horror comedy Darling (2015).
Meanwhile, Saindhavi has collaborated with many renowned composers in her career, including AR Rahman, Vidyasagar, Yuvan Shankar Raja, D Imman, Sharreth, Sam CS and Anirudh Ravichander.
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