We've made our own choices: Sussanne on split with Hrithik
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Sussanne, Bollywood actor
Hrithik Roshan's wife of 13 years, Saturday said their separation is
based on their "individual choices". But, they will continue to care for
each other and for their two sons.
"We are two individuals who
respect and care for each other and have made our own individual
choices," Sussanne said in a statement Saturday.
The duo was
dating for four years before they tied the knot Dec 20, 2000 post the
success of Hrithik's debut film "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai". They have two
sons - Hrehaan and Hridhaan.
"We are parents to two wonderful
kids and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them.
Nothing can change that," said Sussanne, who is the daughter of veteran
actor Sanjay Khan.
Like Hrithik, Sussanne said she would "appreciate if we are given our privacy in such a time".
"Thank you for your warmth and concern for both of us and the family," she said.
The
news of their split has come just a few days before their 13th marriage
anniversary, and in the midst of a medical treatment that Hrithik is
undergoing at an undisclosed location abroad.
The "Krrish" star
has been suffering bouts of headache. In July this year, he had
undergone a brain surgery for removal of a clot at the Hinduja Hospital.
Bollywood hearthrob Hrithik Roshan, who has
announced his wife Sussanne's decision to split from him after 13 years
of marriage, says she will forever remain the "love of my life".
"This is my greatest tribute to love. Sussanne is and always will be
the love of my life for the rest of my life," Hrithik posted on his
Facebook page early Saturday morning.
"If her smiles are brighter without me, my love for her must accomplish that. Unconditional," added the 39-year-old.
Rumours of a rift between the couple, who dated four years before
tying the knot Dec 20, 2000, had been doing the rounds for a few months.
Hrithik put the speculation to an end Friday via an official statement.
“Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17-year
relationship. This is a very trying time for the entire family and I
request the media and the people to grant us our privacy at this time,”
he said.
Sussanne, an interior designer and daughter of veteran actor Sanjay Khan, has called the split a matter of "individual choices".
The couple has two sons - Hrehaan, seven and Hridhaan, five.