When marriages crumble in the high-stakes world of fame and fortune, the costs can be astronomically high—just like the drama, the national news-level gossip and the trolling. From Bollywood stars to business moguls, some of India’s most famous faces have undergone this when facing divorce settlements. Below, discover the price of heartbreak in some of India’s most costly divorce settlements.
8 Most Expensive Divorces In India
1. Gautam Singhania & Nawaz Modi – ₹8,700 crore
The announcement of Gautam Singhania’s separation from Nawaz Modi, daughter of renowned Mumbai-based lawyer Nadar Modi, stunned everyone. Allegations of domestic issues soon followed, with Nawaz reportedly demanding a jaw-dropping 75 per cent of Singhania's ₹11,600 crore fortune. The couple is still fighting the settlement in court.
2. Hrithik Roshan & Sussanne Khan – ₹380 crore
Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan, who were once thought to have had a fairy-tale romance, ended their marriage in 2014. Their divorce was one of Bollywood’s priciest, with Hrithik reportedly paying around ₹380 crore. Despite the split, the ex-couple maintains a friendly co-parenting relationship to this day.
3. Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Naga Chaitanya – Estimated around ₹200 crore
Telugu cinema’s golden couple Samantha and Naga announced their separation in 2021, just before their fourth anniversary. While Samantha was reportedly offered ₹200 crore as alimony, she allegedly turned it down.
4. Aamir Khan & Reena Dutta – ₹50 crore
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s first marriage to Reena Dutta ended in 2002 after being together for 16 years. According to reports, Aamir had to pay ₹50 crore in alimony. Despite the split, the two share a respectful bond and co-parent their children, Ira and Junaid.
5. Malaika Arora & Arbaaz Khan – Estimated around ₹10-15 crore
After almost two decades together, Malaika and Arbaaz called it quits in 2017. The divorce reportedly involved a settlement of ₹10-15 crore, although Malaika has denied these claims. They continue co-parenting their son, Arhaan, and have maintained amicable relations post-divorce.
6. Karisma Kapoor & Sunjay Kapur – Bonds & Property Worth ₹14 crore
Actress Karisma Kapoor’s divorce from businessman Sunjay Kapur was a rocky affair. Their 2016 settlement reportedly included a property transfer in Khar and bonds worth ₹14 crore for their children.
7. Saif Ali Khan & Amrita Singh – ₹5 crore
Actor Saif Ali Khan’s marriage to Amrita Singh ended in 2004, and he reportedly agreed to a ₹5 crore settlement, paid in instalments, plus a monthly allowance for their children. Saif’s candid admission about “slogging” while speaking to Telegraph India, in 2005, to meet this financial commitment
8. Farhan Akhtar & Adhuna Bhabani – Bungalow & Alimony
Actor-director Farhan Akhtar’s split from hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani in 2017 allegedly came with two significant settlements, their sprawling Bandstand bungalow, Vipassana, and a hefty alimony. The two, who were married for 17 years, parted ways amicably.
