Television’s once-beloved couple, Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali, have officially announced their separation, bringing an end to weeks of speculation and years of shared history. On January 4, 2026, the duo confirmed that they had decided to part ways after 16 years of togetherness, including over a decade of marriage. As the news made headlines, fans were left with one pressing question: how many children do Mahhi and Jay have, and what is the emotional story behind their parenthood journey?
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s love story began away from the public eye. While the couple tied the knot privately in 2010, they later revealed their official wedding date as November 11, 2011. Over the years, they became one of India’s most admired couples on television, known for their strong bond, public appearances, and candid interviews.
Their separation, therefore, has come as an emotional moment for fans who followed their journey from romance to parenthood.
How Many Children Do Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali Have?
Mahhi and Jay are parents to three children in total.
Long before welcoming their biological child, the couple had opened their hearts to parenting by adopting two children, Rajveer and Khushi, who were the children of their former domestic help. Their decision was widely appreciated and showcased their deep love for children and family values.
In 2019, their family became complete when Mahhi gave birth to their daughter, Tara, on August 3, 2019. However, what many people did not know for years was the deeply emotional truth behind Tara’s birth.
Mahhi Vij has been open about her struggles with motherhood and her journey through IVF. In a heartfelt interview, the actress revealed that she was actually expecting twins during her pregnancy with Tara.
Mahhi shared that she began IVF treatments at the age of 33 and underwent three unsuccessful IVF cycles. The physical and emotional toll of repeated egg retrievals and embryo transfers left her exhausted. After discussing it with her family, she decided to take a break.
'At that time, we didn’t have much knowledge. We were completely dependent on doctors,' Mahhi revealed. On medical advice, she changed her doctor and resumed treatment at the age of 36. This time, the approach was different and more patient-focused. Doctors carefully examined her medical history and explained the importance of a healthy uterine lining, noting that it needed to be at least 8 mm to support pregnancy.
When Mahhi and Jay Finally Conceived?
After following medical instructions closely and placing her faith in God, Mahhi’s pregnancy finally progressed. She recalled visiting a Gurudwara, surrendering her fears, and focusing entirely on her health.
Twenty days later, medical reports confirmed positive progress. It was then that Jay shared the life-changing news: Mahhi was carrying twins. Overwhelmed with emotion, she broke down in tears and shared the happiness with her family and close friends.
The first trimester was extremely delicate. Mahhi remained on complete bed rest, stepping out only for medical checkups. A nurse visited her home daily for injections, and she completely withdrew from social media, prioritising her unborn children above everything else.
While IVF does increase the chances of multiple pregnancies, Mahhi’s journey took a heartbreaking turn. She revealed that Tara was an A+, while the second baby was an A. Unfortunately, one of the twins was unable to survive.
Doctors reassured the couple that it was fortunate the remaining baby was unharmed. Though the loss was painful, Mahhi and Jay accepted it as destiny. 'We believed that if both weren’t meant to be, at least one should survive,' Mahhi said, summing up her emotional strength and acceptance.
Today, despite their separation, Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali continue to be connected through their children. Their journey into parenthood was not easy; it was marked by adoption, medical struggles, hope, loss, and finally, gratitude.
As they step into separate chapters of life, their story remains a reminder that families are built not just by blood, but by compassion, resilience, and love.
For fans, Mahhi and Jay’s journey will always stand as one of television’s most heartfelt real-life stories, imperfect, emotional, and deeply human.
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