Kannada actress Ranya Rao who is currently in jail due to her alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case is now about to face another major crisis. Ranya’s husband Jatin Hukeeri, has officially filed for divorce. The legal proceedings have been initiated and Hukkeri has confirmed the news to media.
What Did Ranya’s Husband Say?
Addressing the media, Jatin Hukkeri expressed his decision to part ways with Ranya and said, “Since the day we got married, I have been enduring pain and distress. Today, I have made the decision to file for divorce.” As per media reports, Jatin and Ranya had been experiencing troubles in there relationship from the past 2-3 months now.
Actress Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3, 2025 at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru after authorities from the DRI found her carrying gold after which The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) later filed an FIR based on a complaint by Abhishek Chandra Gupta.

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Who Is Jatin Hukkeri?
Ranya is reportedly married to an architect from an influential political family in North Karnataka. He is an architect. Police allege that he frequently travelled with Rao to Dubai multiple times. Hukkeri who married Ranya in a high-profile ceremony at Taj West End a few months ago, caught investigators’ attention after taking four trips to Dubai within 15 days. The couple’s wedding was a grand affair, hosted at the luxurious Taj West End. Following their marriage, they settled into a high-end apartment on Bengaluru’s upscale Lavelle Road, reportedly paying a hefty rent each month.