Top Bollywood�s Costliest Divorces and Huge Alimony Amounts

High profile divorces in Bollywood are more than just personal separations. They become media spectacles. These divorces grab attention due to the huge alimony amounts involved. Sometimes, the alimony figures can be in crores. Fans often wonder if this money could be used to make more films instead of being spent on alimony.

Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan:

One of the most famous divorces in Bollywood was between Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan. They were married for 14 years. They divorced in 2014. There were reports claiming Sussanne received Rs 380 crore as alimony. However, both Hrithik and Sussanne denied these claims. They said their divorce was settled without any alimony.

Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan:

Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan�s separation in 2017 shocked many. Reports said Malaika received alimony between Rs 10 crore and Rs 15 crore. The exact financial details remain unclear. But this news added to the curiosity about alimony amounts in Bollywood divorces.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao:

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao got divorced in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. Despite the divorce, they continue to co-parent their son, Azad. They also collaborate on films. Though the exact financial settlement isn�t known, some reports suggest Kiran may have received around Rs 50 crore.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma:

Divorce settlements also involve famous cricketers. Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma�s divorce caught attention when reports revealed that Yuzvendra paid Rs 4.75 crore as alimony.

Another example is cricketer Mohammed Shami. A court ordered Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh per month to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan and their daughter. The payment was split into Rs 1.5 lakh for Hasin and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter. Hasin initially demanded Rs 7 lakh for herself and Rs 3 lakh for their daughter. However, the amount was reduced after Shami appealed to a higher court.

Shweta Tiwari and Raja Chaudhary

Not all divorce settlements are in favor of the wife. In the case of actress Shweta Tiwari, she gave her ex-husband Raja Chaudhary a one-bedroom flat. The flat was worth Rs 93 lakh. This was part of their divorce settlement.

Meanwhile Vandana Shah who is a divorce lawyer has explained why alimony amounts are so high in high-profile cases. According to Vandana, India has many billionaires and millionaires. The number of divorces among them is also increasing.

Divorce settlements can reach Rs 400-500 crores for famous or wealthy couples. The courts decide alimony based on the couple�s lifestyle and the spouse�s need to maintain that lifestyle after the divorce.