Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam might be heading to a divorce now, but they shared a beautiful relationship at the beginning. The couple, who met at a fan interaction and kept their lives largely private, have spent close to three decades together before deciding to end it.
The reported separation of Tamil superstar Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has drawn widespread attention, prompting many to revisit the story of a relationship that began with admiration and lasted for more than two decades.
The duo, who met through a fan interaction, are now choosing to end their relationship after close to three decades. While Sangeetha have already filed for divorce, Vijay has maintained silence over the issue,
choosing to speak about it only at a recent event.
A fan meeting that changed their lives
Vijay and Sangeetha’s story began in the late 1990s when Sangeetha, a London-based Tamil fan, travelled to India to meet the actor during the early years of his career. Their meeting reportedly took place on the sets of one of his films, where Sangeetha introduced herself as an admirer of his work.
What began as a fan interaction soon evolved into a personal connection, and the two families eventually became acquainted.
Opening up about their meeting, Vijay had earlier shared, “We met on the sets of Love Today. I had come to meet my fans, and that’s when I met Sangeetha and her parents. They spoke very well. Just like me, she is reserved. I later invited her to my house, and my father liked her. When he said he wanted to talk to me, I got anxious. But he asked about Sangeetha, and I said she’s a nice girl, why are you asking? Then he asked if I wanted to get married. I was taken by surprise and asked for some time. Later, our families met, and we got engaged.”
Marriage in 1999
The couple married on August 25, 1999, at a time when Vijay’s popularity in Tamil cinema was steadily rising.
Their marriage was notable for being interfaith, with Vijay coming from a Christian background while Sangeetha is Hindu. Despite the cultural differences, the relationship was often described as supportive and grounded. In an old interview, Vijay, talking about why he had decided to marry Sangeetha, had revealed, “She is very understanding – that’s the main reason. She gives honest opinions after each of my films release. Her feedback is often on point. She would even tell me beforehand whether a film would work or not. Putting all that aside, she has played the biggest role in my life.”
A largely private family life
Over the years, Vijay and Sangeetha maintained a relatively private personal life despite the actor’s immense fame. They share two children- son Jason Sanjay and daughter Divya Saasha.
While Vijay’s career grew to make him one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema, Sangeetha mostly stayed away from the spotlight, focusing on family life.
In the early years of their marriage, Vijay often mentioned Sankgeetha during public appearances. In another interview, he spoke about her gestures before and after marriage and had said, “Before marriage, she used to put in a lot of effort and do so many things. After marriage, not so much. She felt it was a waste to do anything because I wouldn’t react much. But in between, she gifted me cars and such things… She’s very understanding, and that’s very important. If a film flops, she supports me and tells me not to feel bad.”
Reports of divorce
Recently, reports emerged that Sangeetha has filed for divorce after more than two decades of marriage, bringing renewed public attention to the couple’s long relationship.
The development has surprised many fans, as the pair had long been seen as one of the more private and stable couples in the South Indian film industry.
A relationship remembered by fans
For many followers of Vijay’s career, the couple’s story, beginning with a fan meeting and growing into a decades-long partnership, remains an important chapter in the actor’s personal life.
As legal proceedings continue, both Vijay and Sangeetha have largely maintained silence publicly, and many fans have expressed hope that their privacy will be respected during this difficult time.
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