Actor Suchitra Pillai has recently spoken out about the ‘boyfriend snatcher’ tag she received after marrying Lars Kjeldsen, who was previously in a relationship with actor Preity Zinta. Pillai, known for her roles in films like Dil Chahta Hai, addressed the issue in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding her relationship.
Pillai clarified that she and Zinta were not close friends but rather acquaintances through a common friend. She explained that Lars Kjeldsen had dated Zinta before their relationship, and she was not the reason for their breakup. Refuting the ‘boyfriend snatcher’ label, Pillai stated, “I didn’t come between them, they split up for a totally different reason.”
The media had labeled Pillai as a ‘boyfriend snatcher’ after she started dating Andrew Coyne, who was involved with Star Television in India. However, Pillai emphasized that her relationship with Coyne was not the cause of his breakup with model Achala Sachdev. She described the situation as a “big misunderstanding” and mentioned that she now shares a friendly relationship with Sachdev.
Suchitra Pillai and Lars Kjeldsen tied the knot in 2005 and have a daughter named Annika Kjeldsen. On the other hand, Preity Zinta is married to Gene Goodenough, a finance analyst based in Los Angeles. The couple welcomed twins, Gia and Jai, via surrogacy in 2021.
Pillai’s candid revelation sheds light on the challenges faced by celebrities when personal relationships become fodder for sensational headlines. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the full context before passing judgments based on media narratives.
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