Surbhi Tiwari files FIR against in-laws for domestic violence, heads for divorce with husband

Surbhi Tiwari got married to Delhi-based pilot and businessman, Praveen Kumar Sinha in 2019. She has now filed an FIR against her in-laws alleging domestic violence.

Diya Aur Baati Hum actress Surbhi Tiwari tied the knot with Delhi-based pilot and businessman, Praveen Kumar Sinha in Mumbai on February 10, 2019. Surbhi looked resplendent in a maroon lehenga while her groom wore beige and maroon sherwani. However, things have gone downhill between the couple ever since. Surbhi has filed a complaint against her mother-in-law and sister-in-law due to domestic violence she was subjected to. She also plans to divorce her husband.

In an interview with ETimes, Surbhi Tiwari said that soon after their marriage, things got bad. She alleged that Praveen was not keen to start a family. She said, “Soon after I married, I realised Praveen and I weren’t compatible. Praveen had agreed to move to Mumbai to live with me but later refused to relocate. I wanted to continue acting but I couldn’t take up daily soaps, as I was flying with him. As a result, I was financially dependent on him and struggled for money. Besides, I wanted to start a family soon but he wasn’t keen.”

She added, “I have filed a complaint against Praveen, his mother and his sisters-in-law for domestic violence and intimidating me. Also, I haven’t got my stree dhan (jewellery back, which is my right. Along with the jewellery given to them and me at the wedding, I also took silverware with me. I haven’t got anything back. If I had that, I wouldn’t have to sell my gold ornaments for survival and medical expenses. I feel cheated about a lot of things. Even after suffering so much, I had planned to part ways amicably. However, Praveen told me that he would not give me a divorce and that I could move the court for it. I have now decided to take the legal route against them. I will soon file for divorce."

Surbhi and Praveen met through common friends. The actress initially found Praveen who hails from Patna too simple and wanted to reject the match. She lied to him saying their horoscopes didn't match, but Praveen said he had already matched their horoscopes and she could tell him if there was another reason for her to reject the proposal.

She talked about Praveen at length in an interview with TOI. "Our common friends arranged our meeting in October 2018. Praveen is from Patna, but he has been working in Delhi for the past 18 years. He will shift base to Mumbai after marriage. Despite belonging to an affluent family, he is simple like me. Another thing we have in common is, we both don’t like partying. However, unlike me, he is calm like still water, and he has brought calmness to my life.He is the anchor I was looking for so long. He has been extremely supportive of my career and loves me the way I am. At a time when most people expect their suitors to be in shape, he didn’t mind me being overweight. I have had health issues because of which I put on weight, but he doesn't mind it."

Surbhi Tiwari is a television actress. She was last seen in Tota Weds Maina, and in the role of Kanchan Kothari in Diya Aur Baati Hum. She has also worked in Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se in a cameo role. Her other TV shows include Ghar Jamai, Jap Tap Vratt, Shree Ganesh, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Shagun, Shikwah and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, among others.