Yukta Mookhey to Mandana Karimi: Celebs who were victims of domestic violence

Renowned Bollywood and TV actor Bobby Darling's husband Ramneek Sharma has reportedly been arrested on the charges of domestic violence. Ramneek is currently in jail. The actor had earlier filed a case against her husband back in 2017 September. Bobby, aka Paakhi Sharma, had accused the Bhopal-based businessman of beating her after he got drunk.

While speaking to a portal, Bobby Darling reportedly said that Ramneek Sharma was arrested by the Delhi Police and sent to jail on May 11.

She further revealed that the bail applications by Ramneek were rejected by the Delhi courts. Bobby Darling reportedly claimed that Ramneek Sharma was lodged in Tihar jail.

The two got married back in February 2016. It was post-Bobby’s sex reassignment surgery in Bangkok. The actor apparently filed a petition for divorce in September 2017, citing domestic violence and unnatural sex as the reasons. Bobby had also accused Ramneek, his brother and his mother of taking over her property and money. Ramneek had reportedly also taunted Bobby for not giving birth to his child.

Bobby Darling, now known as Pakhi Sharma, who married Ramnik Sharma in a hush-hush ceremony after undergoing a sex change operation, has filed a complaint of domestic violence against him. Yes! You heard that right. After beating all odds to tie the knot, reports allege that there is trouble brewing in paradise.

According to the online report, Bobby has filed an FIR with the Delhi Police against her husband, accusing him of domestic violence and unnatural sex. She has also pressed charges of dowry harassment against Ramnik, his mother, and brother. Bobby has fled from her marital home in Bhopal to her parents' home in Delhi.

However as every coin has its two sides, Bobby's husband Ramnik has a different story altogether. According to him, Pakhi (Bobby) is lying and has fled with his money, gold and property papers and in return, he has also filed an FIR against her.

The actress wed the Bhopal-based businessman in February 2016.

TV and Bollywood star Mandana Karimi made headlines recently for filing a domestic violence complaint against her husband and in-laws. However, according to the latest development, Mandana has withdrawn her complaint. A Mumbai Mirror report says that the Iranian model-actress has withdrawn the complaint, saying she intends to save her marriage and is not desirous of any monetary gains from her in-laws.

Almost a month after Mandana Karimi filed a domestic violence case against her husband of six months, Gaurav Gupta, and her in-laws before the Andheri Metropolitan Court, she now wants to live with her husband and wishes for her personal belongings and dog to be returned to her. The complainant wishes to withdraw the complaint without prejudice to her rights and contentions so as to salvage her marriage, mentions the application. Meanwhile, Mandana's brother-in-law, Gautam, alleged that she had left no stone unturned in harassing his family and disrupting their peace, reports Mumbai Mirror.

Let's take a look at celebs who were victims of domestic violence

Actress and model Mandana Karimi who got married this year in January to Gaurav Gupta - her long-time love, has filed a case of domestic violence against him. The 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3' actress in her statement said that she was asked to quit her career after marriage. The statement further reads that things took an ugly turn when Mandana was barred from entering her house. She has also alleged harassment by her mother-in-law.

Rati Agnihotri, who starred in hit films like 'Ek Duje Ke Liye', 'Coolie' and 'Tawaif', was at the top of her career when she met her now ex-husband Virwani. The two got married in 1985 and Rati quit the movie business to play the role of a homemaker and mother. However, things took a turn for the worst when her husband reportedly started losing his temper and resorted to hitting her during the initial years of marriage. His harsh physical assaults allegedly became more frequent over the years. It was reported that Rati used to flee to her penthouse in Worli to escape his abuse.

Zeenat Aman, unfortunately, had to deal with domestic violence in both her marriages. Sanjay Khan, her first husband, had reportedly physically abused her leaving a permanent scar on her eye. Her second husband Mazhar Khan, also reportedly harassed the actress physically. She always wanted to start a family and wanted her husband to be a "good father", however, that wish was never fulfilled.

Shweta Tiwari claimed to have had a horrifying married life with Raja Chaudhary. Shweta in an interview revealed that Raja started assaulting her within three months of their marriage. She stated that he would abuse her physically and mentally and would also create trouble for her daughter Palak. Shweta claimed that her husband would get cosy with his co-stars and also wanted her property.
Finally, Shweta divorced Raja and moved on. She is now happily married to Abhinav Kohli.

Former Miss World Yukta Mookhey in an interview revealed a few personal details about her marital life with New York-based businessman Prince Tuli. She shared that her husband would treat her and their son very badly. According to reports, her husband would assault her physically and sexually. Mookhey also added that her husband traumatised and manhandled their child.

Karisma Kapoor claimed that she was not physically and mentally harassed by her husband Sunjay Kapur, but also by her mother in law Rani Kapur. Reports suggest it was during the time when the actress used to reside with them at their Khar residence. Apart from charging him with a harassment case, she also accused him of staying with another woman. Reportedly, Sunjay never looked after their kids and had been a "bad father" to them.

Preity Zinta had a troubled relationship with Ness Wadia. The actress also filed a complaint against him for allegedly physically abusing, molesting and threatening her. The actress said she felt unsafe with him and ended their relationship. However, the two continued to remain business partners over the years and manage their cricket team. Years after their split, the couple was back in the news when Preity alleged that Ness molested and abused her during a match at the Garware Pavillion.