The
news of Hrithik Roshan's split with wife Sussanne after a relationship of 17
years didn't go down well with the actor's fans. To some, the end of their
"fairytale romance" was a disappointment, while several hoped that
they would reconcile for their children's sake.
Several people took to social networking
sites to share their sentiments following Hrithik's announcement that Sussanne
had decided to call off their 13-year-old marriage. The two had dated for four
years before tying the knot.
"The news is really bad. You guys were
the ultimate couple. I am really upset, I really wish that you guys get back
together soon," a certain Sanya Grover posted on Hrithik's Facebook page.
Controversial model Poonam Pandey tweeted:
"Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Roshan splitting up. Such a terrible news!
Need to reinstate my faith in TRUE love."
"Don't want to know the reason, but I am
deeply dishearted. Leave the past and get back with bang," posted one fan,
with a Mauritius-based Sunnee Hauradhur adding: "Absolutely heartbreaking
to see Hrithik Roshan separates with his wife. Sad to see them throw away 17
years."
For many young girls, the news came as a rude
shock and a jolt to their teenage memories of the couple's union on Dec 20,
2000.
Back then, Hrithik had emerged fresh from the
stardom of his debut film Kaho
Naa...Pyaar Hai, and even before young female fans got a chance to
drool over his machismo and dance skills, he had announced his wedding with
Sussanne, with whom he had fallen in love at first sight at a traffic signal in
1996.
Together, the couple has two sons - Hrehaan,
seven and Hridhaan, five.
Now the star, son of actor-filmmaker Rakesh
Roshan, is fresh from the success of his superhero film Krrish 3.
A joke doing the rounds following the news of
Hrithik-Sussanne's split is - "Moral: Even a superhero like Krrish cannot
handle a wife."
On a serious note, Hrithik, a day after he
officially announced the separation, took to Facebook to share an emotional
update.
"Sussanne is and always will be the love
of my life for the rest of my life. If her smiles are brighter without me, my
love for her must accomplish that. Unconditional," posted the 39-year-old,
who believes this news must not "disempower my fans and the people about
the institution of marriage in any way".
They have both requested the media for
privacy in their "trying times".
Rumours of their split were rife since the
past few months, with reports indicating that Sussanne had been living in a
separate house.
Confirming her decision of parting ways from
the nation's hearthrob, Sussanne, daughter of veteran actor Sanjay Khan, said
in a statement Saturday: "We are two individuals who respect and care for
each other and have made our own individual choices."
The separation won't change their love for
their children, said Sussanne, who is an interior designer by profession.
"We are parents to two wonderful kids
and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them. Nothing can
change that," she said.
Hrithik shares a strong bond with Sussanne's
sister, jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali, and she believes "some bonds
transcend everything".
Family will always stick together through
thick and thin and I will always love you both Hrithik and Sussanne,"
Farah posted on micro-blogging platform Twitter.
Hrithik is currently at an undisclosed
location abroad for medical treatment. He has been suffering bouts of headache.
In July this year, he had undergone brain surgery for removal of a clot at the
Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai.
