Nikhil Patel breaks silence: Defends himself against Dalljiet Kaur's claims

Nikhil Patel has come forward with a detailed statement addressing the ongoing drama surrounding his marriage with Dalljiet Kaur. The Kenyan businessman, who tied the knot with the prominent Hindi entertainment actress on March 18, 2023, has been the subject of public scrutiny following Kaur's allegations and recent legal actions. The statement by Nikhil, offers Patel's perspective on the situation that has garnered considerable media attention.

Patel's statement begins by outlining the sequence of events that led to the current situation. He reveals that he and Kaur met in Dubai in 2022 and celebrated their Hindu wedding in Mumbai in March 2023. Soon after, the couple relocated to Nairobi, Kenya, where Patel resides as a British expatriate. However, their time together in Kenya was short-lived, as Kaur returned to India with her son, Jaydon, in January 2024, citing marital issues.

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Nikhil Patel addresses marriage drama:

Patel clarifies that their ceremony in India was not intended to be a legal marriage and describes Kaur's portrayal of it as misleading. According to Patel, the celebration was meant to be symbolic rather than a formal legal union. While clarifying, he said,  "Our celebration in India was not in any way meant to be, nor was it a "legal" marriage ceremony. For Dalljiet to pretend that we entered a legal union is deliberately deceptive and meant solely for purpose of supporting her victim's self-portrayal." He explains that both parties had planned to formalise their relationship legally once his divorce was finalised.

Support for Kaur's career efforts:

Patel noted that after Kaur relocated to Kenya, he invested significant effort, time, and resources into helping her build her professional profile. He provided her with a studio to support her YouTube channel and podcasting ventures. Despite this, Kaur remained focused on pursuing opportunities in India, working on scripts and promoting her short films.

Patel mentioned, "She made consistent efforts to secure work in India by writing scripts and attempting to market her short films, though they did not achieve the success she hoped. As a supportive partner, I remained committed to backing her projects."

Response to allegations of infidelity:

Nikhil further highlighted that Dalljiet struggled to adjust to her new life in Kenya, where she faced a different level of recognition compared to the celebrity status she enjoyed in India. 

Patel explained, "Another challenge was the adjustment to a different level of recognition in Kenya compared to what she was accustomed to in India. Dalljiet found it difficult to adapt to being perceived as a regular member of our community here in Kenya rather than being recognized for her fame and status as an actress as had been the case for well over a decade in India."

He said, "As I do take responsibility for my own actions in this scenario, it is important that Dalljiet recognize that labeling me a 'cheater' and claiming that I had 'extramarital affairs' is hypocritical given her level of comfort in moving to Kenya to live with me knowing full well that I was still legally married."

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Impact of Kaur's departure from Kenya:

Patel revealed that since Dalljiet and Jaydon departed from Kenya eight months ago, he has faced considerable social media scrutiny. Patel explained that Kaur made the decision to pull Jaydon out of his prestigious British international school in Nairobi after just four days of the new term. Following this, she notified his oldest daughter via a voice message and sent messages to his friends, indicating her plan to permanently leave Kenya and move back to India.

Patel also mentioned that despite Dalljiet leaving Kenya, he maintained daily communication with her for several weeks. During this time, he experienced verbal abuse through video and phone calls, often late at night. Patel made sincere efforts to resolve their issues privately and asked her to return to Kenya so they could address their differences and restore their family life.

Family life and daughter's discomfort:

He observed that her interviews upon returning to Mumbai in January made it clear that she intended to concentrate on her career in India and struggled to adapt to life in Kenya. Accepting her decision, Patel chose to focus on his own life, prioritizing his children and career while choosing not to dwell on the past.

The statement also touches on Patel's family life, revealing that Kaur never met his youngest daughter and that his older daughter expressed discomfort with Kaur's attempts to maintain contact. Patel, criticising Kaur for not respecting his daughter's wishes, said, "Despite her Instagram status as "Proud mummy of 3", Dalljiet has never met my youngest daughter. Furthermore, my older daughter here in Kenya has repeatedly requested that Dalljiet leaves her alone as she does not wish to have any continued relationship with her. Dalljiet's continued refusal to respect my daughter's wishes is a direct contradiction to her proclamations that she is doing what she is doing for "all women"."

Accusations of fabricated stories:

Patel expressed concern for his teenage daughter, noting that Dalljiet's actions have placed significant mental, social, and emotional strain on her. He feels deeply troubled by the ongoing, unwelcome online harassment that his daughter has faced and believes it is his responsibility to address it. Patel has urged Dalljiet to cease her interactions with his children to alleviate their distress.

Further, Patel accuses Kaur of fabricating stories to generate media attention, including a claim about being "homeless" in Kenya. He recounts an incident where Kaur attempted to enter their gated community, causing distress to his children, which led to increased security measures.

In closing, Patel expresses his hope that the media will move on from their tumultuous story and allow both parties to find peace. He wishes Kaur and Jaydon the best in their future endeavours and urges her to let go of past grievances.

As Patel's side of the story emerges, Dalljiet Kaur has also issued her response.

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