Actress Hansika Motwani has sparked curiosity online after making a small but noticeable change to the spelling of her surname. Fans and social media users quickly picked up on the update, especially because
it comes amid ongoing rumours about her marriage with businessman Sohael Khaturiya. Known for keeping her personal life relatively private, Hansika’s subtle name tweak has led many to wonder if it’s just a personal choice, a matter of numerology, or linked to the speculated changes in her relationship.
Hansika changes her surname
Hansika, known for her work in films like Desamuduru, Koi Mil Gaya, and Maha, has officially updated the spelling of her surname on social media. The actress now spells it as “Motwanni”, adding an extra letter. While she has not explained the reason, name tweaks for luck or numerology are a common trend among celebrities.
The actress shared the update via her Instagram Story, joining a list of stars who have made minor yet symbolic alterations to their names. This includes actors who credit such changes with bringing better fortune or positive energy to their careers.
Career graph
Hansika began her journey as a child artist, appearing in television shows such as Shaka Laka Boom Boom and in films like Hrithik Roshan’s Koi Mil Gaya. She transitioned successfully to South Indian cinema with Allu Arjun’s Desamuduru in 2007, establishing herself as a leading actress in Tamil and Telugu films.
Divorce rumours
Hansika married businessman Sohael Khaturiya in December 2022 in a grand wedding at Jaipur’s Mundota Fort. Their celebrations were featured in a JioHotstar docuseries titled Love, Shaadi, Drama, giving fans an inside look at the fairytale ceremony.
The couple’s whirlwind romance, which began with a proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, had previously captured media attention. However, recent developments have sparked speculation about their relationship. Fans noticed that most photos and videos of the wedding have been removed from Hansika’s Instagram, and she has not shared new posts since July 18.
Sources claim that Hansika has moved out of the home she shared with Sohael and is now living with her mother, while Sohael is reportedly staying with his parents. Sohael, who has been largely inactive on social media since 2023, has set his profile to private.
An insider told HT, “Hansika has moved in with her mother, while Sohael is staying with his parents.” When approached for comment, Hansika did not respond, while Sohael texted the media stating, “It’s not true.”
Despite some old posts with Sohael still remaining online, most shared memories have been removed.
Before marrying Sohael, Hansika addressed rumours surrounding his previous relationship with Rinky Bajaj. In the same web documentary covering their wedding, she said, “Just because I knew the person at that time doesn’t mean it was my fault. I have nothing to do with this. Because I am a public figure, it was very easy for people to point at me and make me the villain. This was a price I paid for being a celebrity.”
So far, neither Hansika nor Sohael has publicly addressed the current state of their marriage.
