06 October,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijayendra Kumeria and wife Preeti Bhatia. Pic via Instagra
Television actor Vijayendra Kumeria has confirmed that he has separated from his wife Preeti Bhatia four years ago. This comes amid long-standing rumours of trouble in their marriage. The rumours first started doing the rounds in 2023 after which Preeti told a news publication that she did not wish to comment on the same. She even questioned why people were speculating it. And now, the Naagin 4 actor has put an end to all speculations, confirming that he has been separated from Preeti for four years.
In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Vijayendra addressed rumours surrounding his marriage, confirming that he and Preeti have been separated for four years. Notably, the two have a 10-year-old daughter, Kimaya, was born in 2016. The actor and his estranged wife were reportedly married for over a decade before they decided to part ways.
For the unversed, Preeti was also associated with Vijayendra's production venture, Kumeria Productions. However, it is not known if her professional association with her estranged husband continues.
Their separation rumours first surfaced when Vijayendra and Preeti unfollowed each other on Instagram. Earlier, on their daughter Kimaya's birthday in 2024, Preeti had shared some unseen images with Vijayendra and their daughter. Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote, "Holding you for the first time. Seeing you grow like an angel makes my heart full of joy and happiness. Thank you for coming in our lives and making it so beautiful. Happy birthday my love. God bless you with everything." Meanwhile, Preeti has many pictures with Kimaya on Instagram however, there are hardly any photos of her with Vijayendra.
Kumeria worked in civil aviation for several years before he quit his job to pursue acting, having convinced his parents. After facing multiple rejections, he bagged the role of Jolly Bhardwaj in Chotti Bahu in 2011, making his television debut. Later in 2014, he played the lead role in Colors TV's Shastri Sisters opposite Ishita Ganguly.
Over the years, Vijayendra has been a part of successful television shows like Shashtri Sisters, Udaan, Naagin 4, Deewaniyat, Jagriti: Ek Nayi Subah, and more. The actor was most recently seen as Inspector Shyam Singh in Juhi Mui, alongside Eisha Singh.
In October 2019, he started a production house, Kumeria Productions, with Preeti.
