Smita Bharadwaj and Nitish Bharadwaj find themselves ensnared in a legal tussle within the family court, marking a tumultuous chapter in their relationship. The rift between the couple emerged publicly when actor Nitish Bharadwaj lodged a police complaint against his wife, Smita, alleging instances of harassment and mental anguish. Their twelve-year marriage came to an end in 2019, setting the stage for a protracted legal battle.
In a revealing interview, Smita Bharadwaj shed light on the alleged financial coercion perpetrated by her husband, Nitish Bharadwaj. She recounted instances of relentless pressure to relinquish her job or finance their divorce proceedings. Moreover, she unveiled startling revelations regarding Nitish’s clandestine recordings of their conversations since 2016, aimed at safeguarding his assets amidst a legal dispute with Prasar Bharati. Smita asserted her rightful claim to joint assets, including their Pune residence, against Nitish’s attempts to stake sole ownership.
Detailing Nitish’s purported demands for reimbursement of trivial expenses, Smita highlighted his unreasonable behavior, citing instances such as requesting payment for mundane household items like milk. Despite her efforts to maintain stability and support their children, Smita portrayed Nitish as manipulative and exploitative.
Recent developments saw Smita Bharadwaj petitioning the family court for the enforcement of Nitish’s financial commitments towards their daughters, seeking Rs. 10,000 per month for each child. Her legal maneuvers include a plea for the attachment and sale of Nitish’s movable assets, aiming to secure financial provisions for her children’s welfare, as mandated by court orders.
Responding to accusations of mental abuse and parental alienation leveled against her, Smita vehemently denied the allegations, branding them as baseless and malicious. As an esteemed IAS officer stationed in Bhopal, Smita finds herself at the center of a contentious divorce proceeding with her husband, Nitish Bharadwaj, renowned for his iconic portrayals in television classics like Ramayan and Mahabharat, alongside notable film appearances in Mohenjo Daro and Kedarnath.
The ongoing legal saga between Smita and Nitish Bharadwaj underscores the complexities of marital discord and the intricate intersection of personal and professional lives in the public eye.