Chitra Tripathi is among India’s top TV news anchors and is renowned for breaking news in style. However, on March 20, 2025, it was Chitra who broke into the headlines after she dropped a tweet on X (previously known as Twitter) about her married life. The famous news anchor revealed that she has officially parted ways with her husband, Atul Agarwal. For the uninitiated, Atul Agarwal is also an established news anchor and presenter.
The couple ended their marriage after 16 years of togetherness. Chitra Tripathi admitted that she and Atul Agarwal thought about separation some time ago but now felt ready to take the step. However, she ended her note by saying that she and Atul are devoted to raising their son together. The TV journalist asked everyone to send their good wishes on her way as she embarked on a “new journey”. An excerpt from her tweet can be read as:
“After 16 wonderful years together, we began a planned separation some time ago and now feel ready to formalize it—not as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family.”
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