Celina Jaitly Battles Husband's Alleged Deception, Abuse in Custody Fight

Bollywood actress faces complex legal challenges, including domestic violence claims and fight for children's custody

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:41am

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Celina Jaitly, the Bollywood actress, is embroiled in a high-profile legal battle against her husband, Austrian businessman Peter Haag. Jaitly has filed for divorce, alleging a pattern of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, as well as financial control and manipulation. The case has taken an international turn, with custody of their children being the primary concern for Jaitly, who claims Haag misrepresented his relationship status when they first met.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities that can arise when relationships are built on alleged deception and the challenges celebrities face in navigating high-profile personal disputes. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of partners in a marriage, especially when allegations of financial control and abuse are involved.

The details

According to Jaitly's lawyer, Niharika Karanjawala, the divorce petition details a disturbing pattern of alleged emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, as well as financial control and manipulation by Haag. Karanjawala claims Haag misrepresented himself as single when he and Jaitly first met, while he was actually in a live-in relationship with someone else. Beyond the divorce, Jaitly is also seeking assistance for her brother's alleged 'illegal detention' in the UAE, handling a property-related civil case in Mumbai, and contending with divorce proceedings initiated by Haag in Austria. However, Jaitly's primary concern is the custody of her children.

  • Jaitly filed for divorce in early November 2026.
  • The Austrian court has recently allowed Jaitly one hour of daily telephone access to her children, after Haag allegedly cut off contact for a significant period.

The players

Celina Jaitly

A Bollywood actress who has stepped away from the industry and is now embroiled in a high-profile legal battle against her husband, Peter Haag.

Peter Haag

Celina Jaitly's husband, an Austrian businessman who is accused of misrepresenting his relationship status when he first met Jaitly, as well as allegedly engaging in emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, financial control, and manipulation.

Niharika Karanjawala

Celina Jaitly's lawyer, who has revealed the details of the divorce petition and Jaitly's legal battles.

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What they’re saying

“She's fighting it out in the case going on in the Austrian court. Her children are her foremost concern. We've asked for the custody of her children and access to them in the domestic case too.”

— Niharika Karanjawala, Celina Jaitly's lawyer

“While there's no infidelity that she knows of during the marriage, she did hear from his sister shortly after the first set of twins were born. She heard that though he had portrayed himself to be single at the time they were dating, he was actually in a live-in relationship with another lady.”

— Niharika Karanjawala, Celina Jaitly's lawyer

What’s next

The Austrian court will continue to hear the custody case, and Celina Jaitly will also pursue the domestic violence case against her husband in India.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges that can arise when relationships are built on alleged deception and the complexities involved in high-profile personal disputes, especially when international custody battles are involved. It also raises important questions about the responsibilities of partners in a marriage and the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic abuse.