Celina Jaitly recalls ‘begging’ husband for amicable separation: ‘Lara Dutta is witness’

Celina Jaitly, known for her stint in the No Entry franchise, has been candid about the marital troubles she faced with her estranged husband, Austrian businessman Peter Haag. After their separation and relocation to India, the actress shared her account of their tumultuous marriage, where she claimed to have endured domestic violence.

Recently, Celina posted photos of her children on social media and recounted how she had begged her husband for an amicable separation, but in vain. Actress Lara Dutta, she said, was one of the witnesses to her commitment towards her family amidst the ongoing legal battle.

On her Instagram account, Celina Jaitly revisited the past year since she had moved to Mumbai following the separation from Peter Haag. In early September 2025, she was summoned to the post office for what she believed was their 15th wedding anniversary gift - a divorce notice. The actor went on to recount that her husband was ordered to serve her with a divorce petition, while she was asked to undertake cleaning duties to manage her legal expenses.

During their initial hearing, the judge granted them until November to work towards an amicable separation. The actor pleaded with her husband to refrain from divulging information about the abuse and trauma he had inflicted upon her for the sake of their children and her brother, who struggled to make ends meet financially. She was told to seek counsel from her legal team if she ran out of funds.

A day after the meeting, a legal notice was served, claiming ownership of Celina's premarital assets. The actress was informed that she could not leave Austria following the divorce if she wished to maintain access to her children. With her Austrian accounts inaccessible, Celina discovered that attempts had been made to sell her premarital assets in India.

Furthermore, her brother faced intense surveillance, leading to her children's voices being recorded under false pretenses to portray Celina as an unfit mother. Celina's children were subjected to continuous threats and manipulation by the other party, which prompted her to leave Austria at 1 am, spending a week in a hotel while communicating with her children via Zoom and phone calls.

Despite the ongoing struggle, Celina vowed to fight for her children's well-being and joint custody. She emphasized her unwavering love for her family, with Lara Dutta, a former UN chief and a global figure, serving as a constant witness to her dedication. Other witnesses include her Dubai neighbors, TV star Dimpy Ganguly, the German head of the parent-teacher group GISS, a Canadian Pakistani pediatrician, her British gynecologist and neighbor, as well as Austrian doctors and her village neighbors. Celina's post concluded with her determination to continue the fight for her children's future.