Actor Kamya Punjabi recently spoke about her tumultuous first marriage, which was marked In an exclusive interview with Siddharth Kannan, Kamya shared that she wore heavy make-up to hide bruises and marks on her face before going out for work, as well as feeling ashamed of herself after experiencing abuse.

Kamya's former husband wanted her to quit acting and was suspicious of her whereabouts. However, the turning point came when their daughter witnessed them fighting, prompting Kamya to leave the marriage. She recalled that the moment she stepped out of the house, she felt like she was breathing.

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Escape and Rebuilding

After leaving her abusive marriage, Kamya went on to marry Shalabh Dang in 2020 and has continued to work extensively in Hindi television. The actress's journey is a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Kamya's story is a reminder that domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or social status.

When I stepped out of that house, I felt like was breathing.”Kamya later married Shalabh Dang, an Indian healthcare executive, in 2020.Kamya Punjabi’s careerKamya Punjabi has worked extensively in Hindi television.

A Career Marked Breaking the Silence

She began her acting career in the early 2000s and went on to appear in several popular daily soaps like Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain, Banegi Apni Baat, Reth, Piya Ka Ghar, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?

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Television actor Kamya Punjabi recently opened up about her abusive first marriage and spoke about how she escaped domestic violence. Kamya, who was married to businessman Bunty Negi and has a daughter with him, shared that after experiencing domestic abuse for years, she resolved to leave her husband after her daughter witnessed their fight.‘Wore make-up to hide bruises’Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Kamya shared that she would wear heavy make-up to hide bruises and marks on her face before going to the set for work.

She stated, “I have been through domestic violence. There was a time when I would put makeup on my face before going out so that the marks wouldn’t show. I remember going to receive an award once and feeling ashamed of myself.

I thought, ‘Who am I, and what am I doing?’ I was getting physically assaulted up at home and then going outside to receive an award. Why? What kind of life was I living?

Who was I trying to prove anything to? I have locked myself in the bathroom and cried for hours, sometimes through the entire night.”'Daughter cried after seeing us fight’Kamya shared that her former husband wanted her to quit acting and was also suspicious of her.

She recalled how he would call her every 10 minutes and question her about her whereabouts and even the clothes she was wearing if she did not answer his calls.The final turning point came when their daughter witnessed them fighting and broke down in tears. Kamya stated the matter made her realise that she could no longer continue living in the marriage and prompted her to walk out.She stated, “There came a time when my daughter saw us fighting, and she cried.

That was when I resolved, ‘This is not how it is going to be. I don’t want this.’ The moment I took my handbag, packed one pair of clothes and walked out, it wasn’t difficult for me at all. I didn’t cry even once.

When I stepped out of that house, I felt like was breathing.”Kamya later married Shalabh Dang, an Indian healthcare executive, in 2020.Kamya Punjabi’s careerKamya Punjabi has worked extensively in Hindi television. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and went on to appear in several popular daily soaps like Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain, Banegi Apni Baat, Reth, Piya Ka Ghar, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?