Why I Got Divorced After 4 Years Of Marriage

Kiran Roy on Marriage, Divorce, and Fatherhood

Kiran Roy says he married after learning that the woman he had been seeing was pregnant. He says he had not intended to marry or promised a conventional married life, but chose to take responsibility for the child by providing a marriage certificate, financial support, and a secure home.

He describes the marriage as a practical arrangement rather than a romantic partnership. According to Roy, the couple mutually agreed to divorce after four years, without a court dispute or financial demands. His former wife agreed that he would raise their children, with her having visitation. He says they made the decision for the children’s wellbeing and so both adults could move on.

Personal Changes and Lessons

Roy emphasizes several lessons and changes in his life:

• Take responsibility: He says people should take responsibility for the consequences of their actions rather than blame a partner.
• Be clear about what you can offer: He says he told his wife that he would provide for the family but could not promise to change his lifestyle or always be available.
• Quit smoking: He says he stopped smoking on the day his daughter was born, after realizing he did not want her to associate him with smoking. He had smoked since his early teens and recalls throwing away his cigarettes and lighter.
• Stop drinking and step back from touring: He says he stopped drinking on the day his divorce was finalized and gave up touring for a time to become a hands-on father.
• Improve his health: He says he lost weight and gave up junk food. He also says his business grew substantially afterward.
• Prioritize his children: He now says raising his children and spending time with them, including taking them on trips, are priorities.

His Earlier Lifestyle and the Divorce

Roy describes his earlier life as that of a touring musician who drank regularly, gambled, and performed internationally. He says he maintained much of that lifestyle during the marriage and acknowledges that he was initially not very involved in day-to-day parenting. His parents, especially his father, helped care for the children.

He presents the divorce as a mutual decision and says he does not want the video to become a “blame game.”

Generalizations in the Subtitles

The subtitles include sweeping, disparaging generalizations about men, women, and arranged marriage. These are Roy’s opinions and analogies, not established facts.

People, Places, and Products Mentioned

• People: Kiran Roy; his father, former wife, and children; singer Babul Supriyo; Saif Ali Khan; Kareena Kapoor
• Locations: Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre; Bhutan; Goa; Nepal; Sikkim; Las Vegas; Mecca
• Products: Classic Milds cigarettes; Benson & Hedges; a Zippo lighter