Hansika Motwani opens up on family support after calling off marriage; Actress credits mother and brother for backing her decision

Hansika Motwani separated from husband Sohael Khaturiya last month. The actress recently spoke about the emotional phase following her separation. She highlighted the strong backing she received from her mother Mona Motwani and brother Prashant Motwani in a recent interview.Talking to Mashable India, Hansika described her mother as a constant pillar of strength. She also praised her brother for standing by her side.“Mom has always been my pillar, and bhaiya also.”The family never pushed her in any direction. She said, “Support is everything. It worked. They were supportive of whatever my decisions were. They never told me what to do. In the end, it’s all about being happy and healthy.”This non-judgmental approach helped her during a tough time.Hansika addressed in an interview with Hauterfly on the media attention around her personal life. She chose not to engage with headlines or clickbait stories.“They wanted clickbait, they got it. They wanted headlines, they got it. I never clarified things, and I never will, because it doesn’t matter to me.”She viewed walking away as a necessary step for her well-being. “It’s better to get off a wrong train than to keep suffering. I have no regrets. I am happy where I am; whatever it is, it’s okay.”Hansika recalled a key piece of wisdom from her mother. It guided how she handled her emotions in public. “My mother once told me, ‘Your pain cannot be someone else’s entertainment.’ So no one gets to know when I am drowning. Once I am over it, what people say doesn’t matter.”This advice helped her protect her private space. She kept her struggles away from the spotlight until she felt ready.Marriage and divorce timelineHansika Motwani married longtime boyfriend Sohael Khaturiya on 4 December 2022. The wedding took place at Mundota Fort and Palace in Jaipur. The couple parted ways after more than three years. Their divorce was granted by mutual consent in March 2026