Who Is Lissy? Malayalam Actress Reunites With Director And Ex-Husband Priyadarshan 10 Years After Divorce; Mammootty Played The Cupid

Their children, Kalyani and Siddharth, reportedly played an important role in bringing them back together. However, the couple has decided against remarrying, placing greater value on companionship, friendship, and love over formal labels.

Priyadarshan and Lissy married in 1990 at the height of their careers, with Lissy stepping away from acting soon after. After 24 years together, they filed for divorce in 2014, which was finalised in 2016. Reflecting on that period, Lissy once described their separation as turbulent, unlike many amicable celebrity splits.

Priyadarshan later attributed the breakdown of their marriage to ego clashes, admitting that differences in expectations and upbringing played a significant role. Despite their past, he has maintained that mutual respect has always remained between them, even during their years apart.

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Speaking candidly about the separation, Lissy didn’t mince words. In an interaction with Onmanorama, she said, “My marriage with Mr Priyadarshan officially came to an end today. We signed the final documents at the Honourable Family Court in Chennai. It has been an incredibly difficult journey. In recent years, celebrity divorces—from Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan to Dileep and Manju Warrier, and more recently Amala Paul and AL Vijay—have largely been mutual decisions.”

She continued, “I’m sure those separations were painful too, but despite their differences, those couples chose to part with dignity. Ours, however, was different—it turned into a prolonged and bitter conflict, both inside and outside the courtroom, until a settlement was finally reached at the Honourable High Court in Chennai. In many ways, the nature of our divorce reflects the kind of marriage we had.”

Looking back, Lissy expressed a sense of closure and relief. “I feel lighter now. This marks the end of a long and challenging phase, and it’s time for all of us to move forward. I’m thankful to my lawyers, friends, and well-wishers for their constant support and prayers. I also appreciate the media friends who have been kind. I’m deeply grateful to my children for their love and strength, and above all, I thank God.”

Kalyani also once opened up about how the separation affected her. “It inevitably takes a toll—divorce impacts everyone. But I truly admire my parents for never letting their personal struggles disrupt our home. Whatever they were going through emotionally, they made sure it didn’t affect us.”

She acknowledged that the news was initially shocking, but added, “Of course, it was difficult at first, but today we’re in a much better place. There’s peace now, and my bond with both my parents has only grown stronger. That’s what matters the most.”

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