Marathi singer and actor Rahul Deshpande announced his separation from wife Neha on Instagram after 17 years of marriage. Their legal separation was finalized in September 2024. Rahul emphasized prioritizing their daughter Renuka’s well-being and thanked fans for respecting their privacy during this transition.
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