Harsh Chhaya’s Old Divorce Note Goes Viral, Fans Wonder If It’s Aimed At Ex-Wife Shefali Shah

Actor Harsh Chhaya has found himself at the centre of renewed online chatter after a now-deleted Facebook post of his resurfaced on social media. The post, which spoke cryptically about a divorced actor couple from decades ago, has led many users to speculate whether Chhaya was indirectly referring to his former marriage with acclaimed actor Shefali Shah.

Though Harsh did not mention any names in the post, its tone and details sparked curiosity — and controversy — among netizens who began drawing parallels with his personal history.

The Cryptic Post That Triggered Speculation

In the now-deleted post, Harsh reflected on an unnamed actor couple who separated roughly 25 to 30 years ago. He wrote about how, over time, one partner chose to shut the chapter

completely, while the other allegedly continued to reference the emotional pain of the marriage in public conversations.

Is actor #HarshChhaya talking about his ex-wife Shefali Chhaya (now #ShefaliShah) who is married to producer-director Vipul Shah…??

JUST ASKING? 🤐 pic.twitter.com/9iOTiWFCvj

— Arnaz Hathiram Jain (@ArnazHathiram) December 21, 2025

A user who shared screenshots of the post on X captioned it with a pointed question, wondering aloud if Harsh was referring to his ex-wife Shefali Shah, who later married filmmaker and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The coincidence of the woman in the post being married to a producer only added fuel to the speculation.

Social Media Reactions Add Fuel To The Fire

Once the post began circulating, social media users were quick to weigh in. Some claimed the clues were too specific to ignore, asserting that the post was “obviously” about Shefali. Others questioned why such a matter would be revisited after so many years, especially when both individuals have moved on personally and professionally.

Comments ranged from outright certainty to cautious curiosity, with some users suggesting that if the claims were true, people close to the actors should clarify the truth — though others felt the issue was best left untouched.

Harsh Chhaya And Shefali Shah’s Past

Harsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah were married for nearly six years before parting ways in 2000. Reports at the time cited incompatibility and personal differences as the reason for their separation. Since then, both have built respected careers and families of their own.

In earlier interviews, Harsh has spoken candidly — but calmly — about the divorce. He once described it as a difficult phase but emphasised that it was a closed chapter in his life, adding that decades had passed since the separation.

Harsh’s Earlier Take On The Divorce

Speaking to Siddharth Kanan in an old interview, Harsh reflected on the breakup with notable maturity. He explained that sometimes relationships simply run their course, and separating can be healthier than remaining in an unhappy marriage.

He also clarified that while he and Shefali are not in touch, he bears no bitterness and would not avoid a conversation if they happened to cross paths. For him, the chapter was resolved long ago.

Silence From Both Sides—For Now

As of now, neither Harsh Chhaya nor Shefali Shah has responded to the renewed speculation. With the post deleted and no official clarification offered, the matter remains firmly in the realm of online conjecture.

Whether the post was a personal reflection or an unintended trigger for public debate, it has reopened conversations about privacy, closure, and how much of the past truly stays buried — especially when lived in the public eye.