Kannada Actress Ranya Rao’s Husband Files For Divorce Amid Gold Smuggling Allegations

About four months ago, Ranya Rao married her husband, Jatin Hukkeri, in a lavish ceremony at Taj West End.

By Meghna Rajpal Updated April 03, 2025 11:39 AM

Kannada Actress Ranya Rao’s Husband Files For Divorce Amid Gold Smuggling Allegations

Kannada film star Ranya Rao has been making headlines since she was caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport. About four months ago, she married her husband, Jatin Hukkeri, in a lavish ceremony at Taj West End. In recent updates, her husband set up a press conference and revealed that he had decided to separate from her. He said that he would be filing for divorce.

Ranya Rao’s Husband Asks For Divorce

Times Now reported Jatin Hukkeri saying, “Since the day we got married, I have been enduring pain and distress. Today, I have decided to file for divorce.” Surprisingly, the gold smuggling case has drawn additional focus on Rao’s husband. Police claim he routinely traveled with the actress to Dubai, where she reportedly smuggled gold.

Hukkeri married Ranya Rao in a high-profile ceremony at Taj West End about four months ago, after which they moved into a high-end flat on Bengaluru’s affluent Lavelle Road. Hukkeri is an architect with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Interior Design from RV College of Engineering in Bengaluru. He continued his education at the Royal College of Art – Executive Education in London, where he focused on Disruptive Market Innovation.

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Rao, the stepdaughter of Director General of Police (Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation) Ramachandra Rao, was on the radar of authorities due to her frequent trips to Dubai. She allegedly traveled to the city 30 times in the last year, including four trips in 15 days, bringing back kilos of gold each time.

The Kannada actress’s bail plea has been rejected three times as of now. Further information on the case is awaited.

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First Published: April 03, 2025 11:39 AM

Meghna Rajpal

Patriarchy's worst nightmare (with a cute smile). An introvert walking around with Bollywood Music in the background who will avoid meeting you in public. I write about pop culture, fashion, and everything controversial.