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Year-Ender 2025: 9 shocking celebrity splits that took everyone by surpriseCelebrities have been quite busy this year—not only with parties, events and records, but also with unexpected breakups that had the whole world talking. Here we take a look at some of the most high-profile celebrity breakups that took everyone by surprise.
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Shocking celebrity breakups.

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Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal

Smriti Mandhana with Palash Muchhal

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The highly-anticipated wedding of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana with music composer Palash Muchhal was dramatically called off just 24 hours before the D-day. Although the couple initially announced a postponement, attributing the delay to the cricketer's father's sudden illness. After a couple of weeks, they issued a statement calling off the wedding.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma

Dhanashree Verma and Yuvzvendra Chahal.

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The marriage between cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma has officially ended. Following months of speculation, the couple proceeded with a mutual consent divorce, which was finalised in March.

Sanjeev Seth and Lata Sabharwal

Lata Sabharwal and Sanjeev Seth

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The TV industry was stunned when popular couple Lata Sabharwal and Sanjeev Seth abruptly announced on social media that they were ending their marriage after 16 years together in June 2025.

Meera Vasudevan and Vipin Puthiyankam

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In November 2025, actress Meera Vasudevan confirmed her third divorce, announcing the end of her marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. The couple met on the set of the serial Kudumbavilakku and were married for approximately one year.

Vijay Varma and Tamannah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma

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After much speculation that their relationship was progressing steadily, actors Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia have sadly broken up, with reports indicating their separation occurred in June 2025.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

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The high-profile relationship between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom bites the dust, with their representatives confirming that the couple had separated. The power couple called off their union after nine years, which included an engagement in 2019 and the birth of their daughter, Daisy Dove.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.

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The marriage between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is officially over. Their divorce was finalised in February 2025, with the filing citing irreconcilable differences. Jennifer and Ben first tied the knot in a quiet July 2021 Las Vegas ceremony before their Georgia celebration.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

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After nearly two decades together, Hollywood power couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have decided to divorce. Kidman officially filed the paperwork in September, ending their 19-year marriage.

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap

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Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap shocked fans in July 2025 by announcing their separation after seven years of marriage, attributing the split to career and life pressures. However, just weeks later, the couple publicly reconciled, sharing photos and confirming that they had decided to give their marriage a second chance.