Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne Roshan
Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne Roshan

Earlier, Hrithik Roshan made an official statement confirming that he and his wife of over twelve years, Sussanne Roshan, are separating from each other. Following that, Sussanne has released a statement of her own through her representatives, where she says that they have made their “individual choices” and would like to be “given privacy” at such a time. Read on for her statement in full:

We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own individual choices. We are parents to two wonderful kids and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them. Nothing can change that. Would appreciate if we are given our privacy in such a time. Thank you for your warmth and concern for both of us & the family.”

Sussanne Roshan
Sussanne Roshan

While she has released a statement, Sussanne has mostly remained out of the public eye for some time now. Numerous family events came and went during the months that they were rumoured to be split, although Sussanne did not attend them. She made a brief appearance at Rakesh Roshan‘s 64th birthday bash on September 6th, but entered with her parents and then left approximately a half hour later.

Sussanne had also earlier stated that Hrithik would definitely be present at her store launch, which was scheduled for December 11th at that time. However, Hrithik headed out of the country to recuperate, and the event was later postponed. It is now scheduled for December 18th, although we have to wait and see whether they will prefer holding off yet again, in light of the recent occurrences.

Sussanne & Hrithik Roshan
Sussanne & Hrithik Roshan

Sussanne’s father, Sanjay Khan, makes it sound like the split is just temporary. He said recently that, “Like any other normal couple they also have some issues. Just because Hrithik is a superstar, doesn’t mean he will not have personal issues. They both are intelligent and wonderful people. It’s just that they need space. Of course this is not a closure. They respect each other. To resolve issues, may be this is what they thought was good.

The fact that he believes it’s just that “they need space” and “this is not a closure” is heartening to hear. Hrithik, too, opened up a little later to say that he will always love Sussanne.