Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi recently opened up about the emotional toll her divorce from filmmaker Shekhar Kapur had on their daughter, Kaveri Kapur. In an honest and heartfelt chat with meida, she reflected on how painful that chapter was, not just for her, but especially for her young daughter, who was caught in the middle of it all.
A Painful Time for the Family
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Shekhar Kapur got married in 1997 and welcomed their daughter Kaveri in 2001. They eventually parted ways nearly ten years later. Unfortunately, their divorce was highly public and made headlines, which affected Kaveri deeply.
Looking back, Suchitra regrets how the media coverage impacted her daughter. “It was very hard for Kaveri. She was badly affected,” she shared. “If I had been calmer and more in control of my emotions, I could’ve protected her better. She didn’t deserve that kind of negativity. No child does.”
When Personal Life Became Public
Suchitra admitted that no matter how hard she tried to keep things private, the situation quickly spiraled. Stories about their divorce were everywhere, and Kaveri would even hear things from her classmates at school. “She was exposed to too much. It wasn’t fair. Every child loves both parents equally, and to see that rift play out in public was very painful for her,” she said.
Learning to Handle the Pressure
The actress also talked about how she struggled with reacting to media stories. She now feels she should’ve handled things differently, but at the time, she let her emotions get the better of her. “Some journalists can provoke you just to get a reaction for a headline. And I wasn’t smart enough back then to avoid falling into that trap,” she admitted.
She continued, “You’re supposed to respond, not react. I failed at that a lot. I would get triggered, and then everyone would have something to say. Looking back, I feel bad, but I also remind myself that I’m only human.”
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Recalled Facing the Paparazzi and Public Scrutiny
Suchitra recalled how even court hearings weren’t private. “I’d be in court and suddenly see photographers trying to click pictures. Then my phone would start ringing with people asking what’s going on. I used to say, ‘It’s none of your business. I’ll talk when I’m ready.’ But some things are just out of your hands,” she said.
She admitted she isn’t someone who can stay unaffected like a saint. “Unless you’re as calm as Buddha, it’s hard not to be disturbed. I’ve failed a lot at being calm. I’m a very emotional person. Maybe that’s not a flaw—it’s just who I am.”
Suchitra’s story is a reminder of how tough it is to go through a public breakup, especially when children are involved. While she admits to making mistakes, her honesty and vulnerability show that she did the best she could at the time. And in the end, that’s all any parent can do.
