07 May,2026 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celina Jaitly (Instagram)
Actor Celina Jaitly has shared a heartbreaking glimpse into her personal struggles amid her ongoing divorce battle with estranged husband Peter Haag. The actress recently posted an emotional video from Austria in which she is seen visiting and cleaning the grave of her late son, Shamsher, leaving fans deeply moved. In the video, Celina breaks down while remembering her child, who passed away in 2017 due to a congenital heart condition shortly after birth.
Alongside the emotional clip, Celina posted a lengthy note describing the past few weeks as the "most difficult" phase of her life. She revealed that she had travelled to Austria for divorce proceedings involving her husband, Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier Peter Haag. According to the actress, the legal battle has taken a devastating emotional toll on her, especially because she claims she has been denied communication with her three surviving children despite joint custody arrangements ordered by the Austrian Family Court.
Celina stated that she "had no option" but to share the painful video publicly in order to show the trauma she has been facing as a mother. She alleged that during her recent stay in Austria, her children were moved to an undisclosed location and were not brought back despite legal assurances. In her emotional statement, the actress wrote that the "only child" she was able to meet was Shamsher, referring to her late son's grave.
The actress also spoke about the sacrifices she made throughout her marriage. Celina revealed that she left behind her acting career, family and life in India to support her husband's professional journey across several countries, including Dubai, Singapore and Austria. She claimed she single-handedly raised their children while standing by his ambitions and relocations. The actress further alleged emotional abuse and financial disputes linked to premarital assets during the separation process.
Celina and Peter married in 2011 and are parents to three sons. In 2017, the couple welcomed another set of twins, but tragically lost one of them, Shamsher, due to hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare congenital heart condition. Over the years, Celina has often spoken about the grief of losing her child and the emotional scars it left behind.
Her latest post has triggered strong reactions online, with many social media users expressing sympathy and support for the actress during the difficult phase of her life. While some called the video heartbreaking, others described it as a desperate cry for help from a grieving mother struggling through both personal loss and a bitter custody battle.