Kalki Koechlin Opens Up About Facing Backlash for Having a Child Out of Wedlock, Says ‘I Was Divorced’
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Kalki Koechlin, a highly versatile actress, opened up about facing criticism following the birth of her daughter Sappho in 2020 out of wedlock. In a recent interview, she shared that she and her partner mutually decided not to get married.
During a recent interview, Kalki Koechlin shared that her partner, Guy Hershberg, wasn’t interested in marriage. Referring to her past marriage with director Anurag Kashyap, Kalki revealed, “I was already divorced.” The couple, who met during an all-girls trip to Israel, consciously decided not to marry but live together. They welcomed their daughter, Sappho, in 2020 and reside in Goa. Despite her frequent trips to Mumbai for work, Kalki prioritizes quality time with her daughter amidst her busy schedule.
Kalki Koechlin and Guy Hershberg welcomed their daughter in Goa, where they currently reside. Despite Kalki frequently traveling to Mumbai for work, she tries to keep her visits short to minimize time away from her daughter. In a previous interview with The Times of India, Kalki shared that her decision to move to Goa was primarily influenced by her desire for her daughter to grow up in a place with abundant greenery and ample outdoor open space.
During the conversation, Kalki revealed how she met Guy during an all-girls trip to Israel. He was a contact of one of her friends from the same music school. Although both of them travel for work, they always reunite in Goa when not occupied with their professional commitments.
Kalki Koechlin’s upcoming film “Goldfish” alongside Deepti Naval is a poignant mother-daughter tale. The movie follows the daughter’s return to India to support her mother during her battle with dementia. Mark your calendars for the Indian theatrical release on August 25th.