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Mahhi Vij recently brought home a brand-new Mini Cooper, weeks after announcing her separation from Jay Bhanushali. While the luxury car, reportedly worth around Rs 50 lakh, grabbed attention, it was Jay’s calm and supportive reaction after their divorce that stood out. Mahhi shared a video on social media showing the Mini Cooper being welcomed home and celebrated with their daughter Tara. The clip soon went viral, with many appreciating the positive, peaceful moment at a time when celebrity break-ups are often noisy and bitter. Jay Bhanushali’s Reaction Stood Out Soon after Mahhi posted the video, Jay reshared it on his Instagram story, congratulating Mahhi and their daughter. He also commented on her post with a simple but telling message:
“Congratulations.” Adding to the moment, Jay later posted a picture of Mahhi and Tara standing proudly beside the new car, a gesture that many fans saw as a strong sign of respectful co-parenting. Why Mahhi Bought the Car Along with the video, Mahhi explained the deeply personal reason behind the purchase. She shared that when Tara was just four years old, she had once said she wanted a Mini Cooper. At the time, Mahhi neither had the means nor felt it was necessary to fulfil such a wish for a child. Years later, with the ability to do so, Mahhi realised it was never about luxury. “This isn’t about luxury at all. This is about her wish,” she wrote, explaining that the car symbolises memories, time together and shared experiences rather than status. She added, “So here I am, giving my little girl her favourite car—not to spoil her, but to gift her a moment, a story, a memory that she will remember all her life. Our little drives together, our laughter, our time — this is priceless.” Separation, But a United Front as Parents Mahhi and Jay announced their separation earlier this month through a joint statement, requesting privacy as they chose to move forward separately. The couple was married in 2011 and had been together for nearly 15 years. They are parents to three children — their biological daughter Tara, and foster children Rajveer and Khushi. Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali announced their separation earlier this month through a joint statement shared on social media. The couple requested privacy and understanding as they decided to move forward on separate paths after 15 years together. Married in 2011, Mahhi and Jay were long seen as one of television’s most stable couples. Despite the separation, they have made it clear that their focus remains on co-parenting their children — daughter Tara and foster children Rajveer and Khushi — with dignity and mutual respect.
