Why Is Virender Sehwag’s Family Drawing So Much Online Attention?

Virender Sehwag, a former Indian cricket opener, and his wife Aarti Ahlawat are reportedly heading for a separation after over 20 years of marriage. This development has caught the attention of the cricket community, with speculation growing across social media and media reports. These discussions are purely speculative, and none of the parties involved have commented publicly.

It must be noted that a few months ago, Sehwag and Ahlawat reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, and multiple reports suggest that the couple may have been living separately for some time. Reports indicate that a divorce could be possible, though no official confirmation has been provided by either party.

Sehwag and Ahlawat tied the knot in 2004 and have two sons, Aaryavir and Vedant. Aaryavir, born in 2007, has shown promise in cricket and nearly scored a triple century while playing for Delhi against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy in November 2024.

Speculations Around Social Media Posts

Observers noted that Sehwag's last publicly shared picture with his wife was on April 28, 2023. During Diwali 2024, he posted a family photo featuring only himself, his son, and his mother. The absence of Ahlawat from this post has led to speculation about their relationship status, although no official statement has been made.

Recently, journalist Abhishek Tripathi added fuel to the speculation with a cryptic post on October 7, 2025, referencing a past cricket controversy. However, Tripathi did not provide any concrete evidence and the post has now been deleted. The content of the original post has not been independently verified, and no official statements have been made by any of the parties involved.

An old photo of Manhas with Aarti from 2021 has resurfaced online, drawing attention on social media. However, neither party has commented publicly, and there is no verified evidence of any personal matter.

Mithun Manhas' Cricket Career

Mithun Manhas recently became the first BCCI president from Jammu and Kashmir. Although he never played internationally for India, he had an impressive domestic career from 1997 to 2017, featuring in 157 first-class matches and scoring over 9,700 runs.

In addition, Manhas participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for teams including Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Chennai Super Kings. Post-retirement, he has served as a batting consultant for various IPL franchises.

If reports about Sehwag and Ahlawat's separation are accurate, they would join several long-term celebrity couples whose relationships have recently been under public discussion. As of now, all parties involved have remained silent, and no official confirmation has been made.