Anubhav & Barsha in Domestic Strife

Cuttack (Reporters Today Bureau): Odia actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty, who had proved to be an asset for the ruling Biju Janata Dal in the last elections, and his actress wife Barsha Priyadarshini have filed cases against each other.

Barsha has filed a domestic violence case against her husband in the sub-divisional judicial magistrate (SDJM) court, Cuttack. On the other hand, the Kendrapara BJD MP has approached the principal judge family court in Delhi, seeking divorce and alleged that Barsha had failed both as a wife and daughter-in-law. He said that she denied him his conjugal rights.

The court at Cuttack will hear Barsha’s case today. Anubhav’s case in Delhi is scheduled for October 7. Barsha’s case was filed under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act against the MP for allegedly assaulting and harassing her. Varsha also asked for a compensation of Rs 13 crore besides Rs 2 crore towards medical expenses and monthly maintenance of Rs 50,000.

Anubhav and Barsha were the most popular couple and they had a large following in Odisha. “Both Varsha and Anubhav acted in several of films. We pray that the issue is amicably settled and their followers are not heartbroken,” said eminent film critic Surya Deo. The couple tied the knot in February, 2014.