<p>Screenwriter-editor Apurva Asrani on Saturday announced that he has separated from his music-curator boyfriend Siddhant Pillai after being together for 14 years.</p>.<p>Posting a note on Instagram, Asrani said that though there will be a section which will be disappointed with the decision, the couple learnt a lot during their time together.</p>.<p>"I inform you with a heavy heart that Siddhant and I have separated. I know we have been seen as role models by many in the LGBTQ community, and this is sure to evoke some disappointment, but I must tell you that every day of these 14 years has been important and valuable, and that we have amicable parted ways," Asrani wrote. </p>.<p>Last year, the screenwriter had opened up about his relationship with Pillai after they bought their own house.</p>.<p>The <em>Aligarh </em>writer had written about how they pretended to be "cousins" for 13 years so that they could rent a home together.</p>.<p>Asrani said they were part of the "first generation" of same sex couple who could embrace their love publicly and there's nothing that he regrets while looking back. </p>.<p>"Same sex couples in India have no references and no role models to seek inspiration from, and we have made mistakes in the way that we charted our unique path. </p>.<p>"But we are also the first generation in India to live our love so visibly and courageously, so I write this with no regrets."</p>.<p>Asrani asked his well-wishers to respect their privacy and not "speculate" about the reason for their split. </p>.<p>"Please don't tag us in your messages, it is a very difficult time. I want to end by saying that I think there is hope. For Sid, for me, and for every one of us seeking love, commitment and a secure home. Never stop believing," he added.</p>
<p>Screenwriter-editor Apurva Asrani on Saturday announced that he has separated from his music-curator boyfriend Siddhant Pillai after being together for 14 years.</p>.<p>Posting a note on Instagram, Asrani said that though there will be a section which will be disappointed with the decision, the couple learnt a lot during their time together.</p>.<p>"I inform you with a heavy heart that Siddhant and I have separated. I know we have been seen as role models by many in the LGBTQ community, and this is sure to evoke some disappointment, but I must tell you that every day of these 14 years has been important and valuable, and that we have amicable parted ways," Asrani wrote. </p>.<p>Last year, the screenwriter had opened up about his relationship with Pillai after they bought their own house.</p>.<p>The <em>Aligarh </em>writer had written about how they pretended to be "cousins" for 13 years so that they could rent a home together.</p>.<p>Asrani said they were part of the "first generation" of same sex couple who could embrace their love publicly and there's nothing that he regrets while looking back. </p>.<p>"Same sex couples in India have no references and no role models to seek inspiration from, and we have made mistakes in the way that we charted our unique path. </p>.<p>"But we are also the first generation in India to live our love so visibly and courageously, so I write this with no regrets."</p>.<p>Asrani asked his well-wishers to respect their privacy and not "speculate" about the reason for their split. </p>.<p>"Please don't tag us in your messages, it is a very difficult time. I want to end by saying that I think there is hope. For Sid, for me, and for every one of us seeking love, commitment and a secure home. Never stop believing," he added.</p>