Who is Madhampatty Rangaraj? Actor shocks fans with second marriage and 6-month pregnancy reveal within hours
Who is Madhampatty Rangaraj? Actor stuns with second marriage and 6-month pregnancy reveal hours apart
Madhampatty Rangaraj is a well-known figure in Tamil Nadu, celebrated for his diverse roles as a chef, actor, entrepreneur, and television judge. He built a strong reputation in the culinary world through his successful catering business, having managed over 400 major weddings. One of his standout contributions is a unique green guava chutney that helped him gain recognition.
Rangaraj made his debut with the film Mehandi Circus in 2019, followed by an appearance in Penguin (2020). He further gained popularity on television as a judge in the fifth and sixth seasons of the reality cooking show Cooku With Comali.
Madhampatty Rangaraj controversy
Recently, Rangaraj became the focus of controversy after announcing his second marriage to costume designer Joy Crizildaa, and soon after, revealing that she is already six months pregnant. This revelation raised eyebrows, as there has been no public confirmation of a divorce from his first wife, Shruthi Rangaraj. She continues to refer to herself as his wife online and regularly shares photos with their children.
The announcements triggered widespread criticism on social media. Many have accused Rangaraj of being dishonest and questioned the legality of his actions, with concerns around possible bigamy and a manipulated public image.
As per Moneycontrol, earlier this year, Joy shared that she had married Rangaraj in a temple ceremony, and the two have since been seen together at various public events.
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