Ankita Lokhande shuts down trolls linking Mahhi Vij to Nadim following her divorce.
Can a woman celebrate a platonic bond without the world assuming she’s replaced her ex-husband?
For Mahhi Vij, the answer was a swift and brutal “no.” Just one week after her January 4 divorce announcement from Jay Bhanushali, the actress posted a birthday tribute to her close friend and Salman Khan associate, Nadim. She spoke of “connected souls.”
The internet responded with a pitchfork mob. But while the trolls were busy constructing a narrative of scandal, Ankita Lokhande stepped into the fray to dismantle the lies with surgical precision.
The Father Figure in the Shadows
The rumor mill operates on a simple, flawed logic: if a marriage ends and a new man appears on a social media feed, he must be the cause.
Ankita Lokhande’s lengthy defense of Mahhi and Nadim exposed this logic as hollow.
In a heartfelt note, she clarified a reality that the public couldn’t see from a single Instagram post.
Nadim isn’t a “rebound.” He is, in Ankita’s words, a father figure to both Mahhi and Jay, and a grandfather-like presence to their daughter, Tara.
“I know Mahhi, I know Nadim and I know Jay very well,” Ankita wrote. “Nadim has always been a father figure… That’s it. Nothing else.” T
This wasn’t just a friend defending a friend; it was a character reference for a man who has silently supported many in the industry during their darkest hours.
The “God-Sent” Protector
What the public often misses is the existence of “industry guardians”—individuals like Nadim who operate behind the scenes of the Bollywood elite. These are the people stars turn to when their lives are crumbling.
Ankita herself admitted that Nadim supported her during her own “tough phases.”
By linking Mahhi to Nadim romantically, trolls aren’t just misreading a relationship; they are attacking a support system that has kept many actors afloat.
A Rare Show of Unity
The most striking part of this saga isn’t Ankita’s defense, but Jay Bhanushali’s reaction.
Usually, in the wake of a divorce, an ex-husband’s silence is interpreted as hurt. Instead, Jay reshared Ankita’s story, stating, “I agree with every word you have said.”
This public alignment is the ultimate “shut down” to the rumors. It proves that the bond between Mahhi, Jay, and Nadim is built on years of shared history and mutual respect.
They are navigating a divorce, yes, but they are doing so with their support system intact.
Advice for the Public
We need to stop viewing every platonic “soul connection” as a romantic threat.
Ankita Lokhande slams trolls by reminding us that some relationships are built on trust and respect that transcend the binary of “dating or married.”
- Co-parenting is a priority: Mahhi and Jay remain a unit for Tara, Khushi, and Rajveer.
- Support systems are vital: A divorce is exactly when you should be leaning on your “soul-connected” friends.
- The “Father Figure” is real: In a tight-knit industry, mentors often become family.
Key Takeaways:
- Ankita’s Defense: She explicitly labeled Nadim a “father figure” to the entire family.
- Jay’s Support: The ex-husband’s agreement effectively kills the “affair” narrative.
- The Power of Platonic Love: Emotional birthday notes do not equal romantic revelations.
- Co-Parenting Strength: Despite the split, the couple is united in protecting their children from negativity.
लेटेस्ट इंडियन सेलिब्रिटी न्यूज़, एक्सक्लूसिव अपडेट्स और ट्रेंडिंग गॉसिप का आपका डेली डोज़। बॉलीवुड और उससे आगे भी जुड़े रहें!