TV Star Shivani Gosain Opens Up On Marital Struggles

MUMBAI (IANS)- Television actress Shivani Gosain, known for her roles in popular shows like “Kasautii Zindagii Kay” and “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii,” has candidly spoken about her two failed marriages.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, the veteran actress reflected on a past statement where she called marriage a mistake. While Shivani clarified that she isn’t against the institution of marriage itself, she acknowledged that her personal journey was marked by unfortunate decisions. The actress also revealed that she endured significant physical, mental, emotional, and social harassment during her marital experiences.

“For me, it was a terrible experience. I’m not anti-marriage—everyone has their own destiny. I believe in karma, destiny, and God. But in my case, I made poor choices. I had two failed marriages and faced a lot of physical, mental, emotional, and even social harassment. There’s still a criminal case going on, so I can’t say much. But it was a nightmare that pushed me into a shell, personally and professionally. It took me a long time to recover,” shared Shivani Gosain.

Speaking about her iconic shows like “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii” and “Kasautii Zindagii Kay,” she recalled how these became an integral part of people’s daily lives. “Back then, we didn’t have social media or camera phones, but people still recognized us, stopped us on the streets, and clicked pictures. We went on shows like ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and met fans everywhere. Those days were magical. TRPs were soaring, sometimes above 26! Today, people are happy with just 0.1. That era was golden, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”

Gosain also reflected on her decade-long journey in the industry and expressed that, as an actor, she enjoys challenging and performance-oriented work—be it in mythological shows, fiction, fantasy, web series, or television. “I look for roles that push me and offer something substantial to do,” she affirmed.

The veteran TV actress has also appeared in shows such as ‘Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu’, ‘Saraswatichandra’, ‘Rang Badalti Odhani’, ‘Love U Zindagi’, ‘Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage’, and ‘Choti Sarrdaarni’.