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Who Is Shhyamali De? Meet Ex-Wife Of Samantha's Rumoured BF, Raj Nidimoru, Advised Him On Casting
As speculations are in the air about Samantha Ruth Prabhu's alleged relationship with Raj Nidimoru, people are getting curious about his ex-wife, Shhyamali De.
Popular actress, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been making headlines with people casting doubts about her alleged relationship with film-maker, Raj Nidimoru. A photo posted by the actress on social media painted a cosy relationship between the two and ignited dating rumours. As people have taken an interest in the exact timeline of the alleged affair, there is a curiosity about Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife, Shhyamali De.
Though nothing has been confirmed by any of the parties involved, Shhyamali's cryptic posts have fueled the rumours. Netizens are also curious to find out if Samantha played any role in the separation of Raj Nidimoru from his ex-wife. So, here is everything about Shyyamali De, from her marriage to the director to their separation and more.
Shhyamali De graduated with a degree in psychology and has worked with many great directors
Shhyamali De graduated from Mumbai University with a degree in psychology. Then, she went on to work with many popular filmmakers like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. She has worked as an assistant director, creative consultant and scriptwriter around film sets. Some of the notable films that Shhyamali has worked in are Rang De Basanti, Omkara and Ek Nadir Golpo.
Shhyamali De and Raj Nidimoru tied the knot in 2015
Raj Nidimoru is one half of the popular writer-director duo, Raj and DK. They have created popular shows and movies like Farzi, Family Man and more. After getting fame with his work, Raj Nidimoru married Shhyamali De in 2015. However, the couple separated in 2022 and went their ways after the divorce. There were reports that the couple has a daughter, but a source clarified that this information is false, and the child Raj was spotted with was his co-director, DK's daughter.
Shhyamali De has helped Raj Nidimoru in many of his projects
Before their separation in 2022, Raj Nidimoru had praised then wife Shhyamali De for bringing in a fresh perspective to his work. He said that since she is from a non-filmy background, Shhyamali keeps them grounded in their work. The filmmaker also said in an interview with Deccan Chronicle that his wife advised him about casting a lot. Raj Nidimoru had talked about his wife and said:
“Shhyamali De, my wife, constantly advises me about casting. She comes from a non-filmy background, so she always keeps us grounded."
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Samantha and Raj Nidimoru worked in Family Men 2 together, before his split from Shhyamali De
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru first met during the filming of Family Men 2, which was around 2021. The same year, the actress publicly separated from her husband, Naga Chaitanya. Many speculate that she might have found love after the divorce. However, Raj Nidimoru was still married at the time. The filmmaker and Shhyamali De divorced in 2022. Hence, given the timeline, people are wondering whether Samantha was the reason for the divorce. She also worked with Raj in another series called Citadel: Honey Bunny and has another project in the pipeline as well with the director.
Shhyamali De used to post heartfelt messages even after the split
Making the situation more complex, people noticed that Shhyamali De had posted many heartfelt notes for her ex-husband, Raj Nidimoru, even after their separation. She had posted a photo from their wedding day and penned down a note for the filmmaker that stated 'so many reasons to love you'. This message was reportedly posted after their separation. Shhyamali has also posted warm wishes to the duo Raj and DK for their success with the series Farzi and Citadel. It is to be noted that Citadel also starred Samantha but the ex-wife had only posted Varun Dhawan's photo in the poster.
In a post wishing Raj Nidimoru a 'Happy Anniversary', Shhyamli De had written an emotional message that said:
"Somehow, even the quietest things you do speak of love, loud and clear. And today, I just want you to know I couldn't ask for a more loving partner… I couldn't hope for a more wonderful man to love for the rest of my life. Another anniversary, another reminder of how lucky we are to have each other and how good life can be. Happy Anniversary."
Shhyamali De has continued to post cryptic messages on her social media
None of the parties involved in this alleged relationship have made any comments on the rumours. But Shhyamali De has taken to her social media and made some cryptic notes that have made netizens wonder if it is directed at Samantha and Raj Nidimoru. The scriptwriter has a public account and often engages with her nearly 3500 followers with regular posts. Amidst all the buzz following Samantha and Raj's dating rumours, Shhyamali posted a note that said:
"I send blessings and love to everyone who thinks of me, sees me, hears me, hears of me, speaks to me, speaks of me, reads of me, writes of me and meets me today."
Shhyamali De has kept her silence as rumours swirl around Raj Nidimoru and Samantha's next step in the relationship
Apart from these cryptic posts, Shhyamali De has also kept silent about the issue. Many people have accused Raj Nidimoru of cheating on his wife with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Shhyamali De has made no comments on this allegation. Sources have reported that the alleged couple will be moving in together very soon and have been looking for houses in Mumbai. As more and more rumours spread about them, netizens are glued to Shhyamali's social media to see if she makes any indirect comments.
What are your thoughts on Shhyamali De and her divorce from Raj Nidimoru? Let us know.
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