Shubhangi Atre Reveals How Her Ex-Husband's Drinking Took A Toll On Their Family
She decided to part ways with him in 2020 after Piyush's alcohol addiction began to take a toll on her mental health and their daughter's well-being.
Shubhangi Atre, known for her performance in the comedy show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry. Recently, the actress talked about her separation from her ex-husband Piyush Poorey and how his struggle with alcohol addiction affected her family's well-being. FYI: Piyush passed away this year in April due to multiple organ failure.
During a conversation with Siddharth Kanan, the actress shared that Piyush's addiction began in college and gradually increased during their 17-year marriage. However, she decided to part ways with him in 2020, after his addiction began to take a toll on her mental health and their daughter's well-being.
Shubhangi, who had known Piyush since school, said she had no idea how serious his alcoholism was until after they married.
Furthermore, the actress recalled her Piyush took steroids for a hair transplant while also drinking alcohol regularly. She said, 'I warned him, this is deadly. You are not supposed to do this. And then he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit."
Shubhangi revealed that doctors told her that if Piyush did not change his lifestyle, he would face problems. She said she tried every method, including rehabilitation and family meetings, to persuade him to quit drinking but nothing changed.
After looking at the situation, Shubhangi decided to part ways with Piyush back in 2020 and their divorce was finalised in February.
Talking about her married life, the actress added, 'I don't have any complaints from anyone. Piyush se zaroor ek sawal mai upar jaake puchungi ki 'Why you chose alcohol over me and Ashi?' (I will ask one question to Piyush after I die "Why you chose alcohol over me and Ashi?)."
In addition to this, Shubhangi claimed that she continued to support her husband financially even after their separation. She remembers advising Piyush to change his lifestyle even on the day they signed their divorce papers. 'I was crying. Mai usse yahi keh rahi thi ki jaldi thik ho jao (I was telling him to get well)," she said.
Speaking about the reason behind her husband's death, Shubhangi added, 'Alcohol was the culprit and there were multiple organ failure."
Shubhangi got married in 2003 at the age of 20 and welcomed her daughter, Ashi when she was 21.
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