India, April 18 -- Actor Hansika Motwani was granted a divorce by mutual consent on March 11 this year by a family court in Mumbai after 3 years of marriage with Sohael Khaturiya. In a recent chat with Hauterrfly, the actor spoke about her separation and recalled how her parents and brother supported her through a "dark phase".

Talking about her bond with her brother, Hansika said, "My brother and I are very close. He supported me throughout; he was rock solid. Both my mother and brother told me, 'If you are not comfortable, don't go through it.' They have seen me in a very dark space. I am usually a very happy person, so for them to see me like that was alarming. They told me, whatever you decide, we are with you."

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