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India Today
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kalki Koechlin says her parents' divorce shaped her own with Anurag Kashyap
Kalki Koechlin has never shied away from speaking her truth. Recently, she reflected on her past relationships, especially that with actor-filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. She opened up about the emotional baggage she carried into adulthood - one that began taking shape when she was just a recent conversation with Zoom, the acclaimed actor recalled the painful impact of her parents' separation, and shared, 'My parents divorced when I was 13, and it was really bad. They were really nasty to each other. It was cold and mean growing up between them - that was very tough. Maybe that's why I'm divorced.'advertisementThe actor was married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in 2011, shortly after their collaboration on 'Dev D'. They parted ways after four years, and while the split wasn't easy, Kalki now views it with clarity. 'There is a certain part of you that jeopardises relationships once they start turning bad,' she said, suggesting how early trauma can echo into adult dynamics. The initial years after the divorce, she admitted, were far from easy. 'It was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else. Eventually, we realised we needed to stay out of each other's lives.'Time and distance, however, brought perspective and healing. 'It does take a few years. But distance helped,' she the two share a cordial relationship. Kalki even attended the wedding festivities of Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah, last year. 'Now we're in a good place and can catch up once in a while,' she added, quietly affirming that closure, while complex, is Kalki has been in a committed relationship with Guy Hershberg for a while now. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Sappho, in the work front, Kalki Koechlin was last seen in the Tamil romantic action drama 'Nesippaya', directed by Vishnuvardhan. Up next, she stars in the English-language film 'Emma and Angel', further cementing her reputation for choosing bold and unconventional roles.- EndsMust Watch
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kalki Koechlin Recalls Reactions to Her Pregnancy ‘Out Of Wedlock': ‘Not A Big Deal But…'
Kalki Koechlin and her partner Guy Hershberg welcomed their daughter Sappho in 2020. Kalki Koechlin welcomed her daughter Sappho in 2020 while she was in a long-term relationship with Israeli musician Guy Hershberg, though they weren't married at the time. A few years later, they casually revealed that they are married, and that they are raising their daughter in Goa. In a recent interview, Kalki opened up about the reactions to her pregnancy, noting the frequent use of the term 'out of wedlock.' She revealed that people tried to shame her for it, and expressed that she was baffled by the societal concern over her situation. In a conversation with Zoom, Kalki talked about getting pregnant without marriage, and said, 'It's one of those things which I know isn't a big deal. But for a lot of people, it is. When I got pregnant and wasn't married, it was such a big deal! They were like, 'How did you get pregnant out of wedlock?' It's a term used in the 18th century! What are you, in a Shakespeare play? I don't understand it." Kalki said that she and Guy Hershberg had been living together for years and had a baby, which is a natural outcome of their intimate relationship. She pointed out the societal hypocrisy of pretending such situations don't happen despite the large population. 'Yeah, I was living with my partner. We were together, we'd been together for years. We had a baby, it's normal. That's what happens. We do sleep together, by the way (laughs). We are living together, so it happens. I feel we're living these lies in society sometimes, where we pretend these things don't happen. We have a huge population, right? So these things do happen," she added. In 2019, Kalki revealed she was expecting her first child with Guy Hershberg, and they welcomed Sappho in 2020. The couple has since married. Kalki was previously married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. They tied the knot in 2011, and were married for four years before parting ways in 2015. On the work front, Kalki will next be seen in the English-language film Emma and Angel, which is a narrative about hope, survival, and friendship. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kalki Koechlin reveals Indian producer's indecent casting couch proposal at Cannes: I had to ‘be with him' for work
Actor Kalki Koechlin has opened up about her personal experiences with casting couch, shedding light on the subtle and sometimes overt forms of sexual harassment that persist in the film industry. In a conversation with Zoom, Kalki revealed how these moments, though often ignored or normalised, can leave a lasting psychological impact. Kalki Koechlin sheds light on the casting couch culture in the film industry, sharing personal experiences of sexual harassment. Kalki recalls an Indian producer asking to be with him for work In the interview, Kalki recalled one such incident that occurred while she was still a student in London and had gone to Cannes as a promo girl for Nokia phones. 'One was in Cannes. I wasn't even an actor yet, just a student working as a promo girl selling Nokia phones. An Indian producer, who knew someone connected to my mother, invited me to his film screening. Later, he asked me out to dinner. When I inquired about work opportunities, he made it very clear that I had to 'be with him' for that to happen.' She also recounted a second disturbing experience in Mumbai after entering the film industry. During an audition for a major film, a producer told her he would like to 'get to know her better'. 'Other time it happened when I went for an audition here for a film, and the producer said, 'You want to do this film? That's great, but I need to get to know you because it's a big launch. So it was basically the same, like, 'Come out, let's go out for dinner,' So then again I was like sorry, I don't want to waste your time or mine," Kalki recalled. Kalki's latest projects Kalki Koechlin was last seen in the Tamil romantic action thriller Nesippaya, directed by Vishnuvardhan. It featured Akash Murali's debut alongside Aditi Shankar and others. She will next be seen in the English-language film Emma and Angel, marking another interesting addition to her diverse filmography.
