EXCLUSIVE: Tanuj Virwani on parent’s Rati Agnihotri and Anil Virwani’s separation due to domestic abuse: Uss time mummy-papa ke beech issues the jo unfortunately public bane

Tanuj Virwani is son of yesteryear’s actress Rati Agnihotri and businessmen Anil Virwani. Just like every other actor, he has had his share of ups and downs in his personal life. In 2015, things were disturbing when his parents were in a legal battle and heading for separation. Rati accused Anil of domestic abuse. However, the two remain cordial now and the fam-jam is often seen enjoying. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Tanuj Virwani opens up about Rati Agnihotri and Anil Virwani separation and how he dealt with it.

Tanuj Virwani on parent’s Rati Agnihotri and Anil Virwani’s seperation

Years ago, the Ek Duje Ke Liye actress had revealed how she went through domestic abuse for a long time in her marriage and had also filed a complaint with the police against her husband Anil Virwani. Recounting how those days were, Tanuj shares, “Uss time pe mummy papa ke beech issues chal rahe the jo unfortunately public bane. Jo mere hisaab se it should never become public because it is what it is. But unhone apne issues resolve kare hai and maine bhi koshish kari. (At that time, there were issues between my parents that unfortunately became public. In my opinion, such matters should never become public because it is what it is. However, they have resolved their issues and I also made an effort).”

He further adds, “Ek waqt ke baad, umar ke baad u just don’t have to be a son but also a friend to your parents. And har relationship mein ups and down toh hote hi hai. It’s just that because mummy ek bahut successful actress hai ye bahut jyada news mein aagaya. But achi baat ye hai ki hum sab abhi ek saath rehte hai, chahe lonavala ya Mumbai ke ghar mein. (Over time, with age, you not only have to be a son but also a friend to your parents. And every relationship has its ups and downs. It’s just that because my mother is a very successful actress, it became big news. But the good thing is that we all live together now).”

“But obviously I was in my 20’s that time and I had not even achieved much in career. So it was like you are trying to prove yourself and simultaneously these things were going, so it was disturbing. But now it’s okay”, concluded Tanuj.

Tanuj on nepotism

When asked Tanuj how he has got work without using mom Rati Agnihotri’s name, he says, “Many people didn’t know I am her son. It’s because mom’s surname is Agnihotri and I am Virwani. But nepotism ko leke I would say na mere mummy papa ne mujhe launch kiya, na hi recommend kiya ya mujhe connection ki wajah se kaam kiya. (But regarding nepotism, I would say neither my mom and dad launched me, nor did they recommend me or get me work because of connections). So whatever I have done, my failures or successes, I have achieved them on my own merits. And of course I feel that even luck plays a major role. Because when I became an actor, OTT space was not there. So is OTT would have not been there, I don’t think so I would have been acting.”

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