Muskan Nancy James, a television actress best known for her role in Mata Ki Chowki, has made serious allegations against her husband, Prashant Motwani, and his family. A police complaint has been filed at Mumbai’s Amboli police station naming Prashant, his mother Jyoti Motwani, and his sister, actress Hansika Motwani. The charges against them include cruelty (498-A), causing hurt (323), intentional insult (504), criminal intimidation (506), and common intention (34).
According to the FIR, Muskan has accused her mother-in-law and sister-in-law of meddling excessively in her marital life, which she claims created irreparable rifts between her and Prashant. She has further alleged that her in-laws demanded costly gifts and money, and were involved in fraudulent activities concerning property dealings. In addition, Muskan has shared troubling accounts of domestic violence, which she says caused immense stress, eventually leading to her diagnosis of Bell’s Palsy, a condition that results in facial paralysis.
The actress and Prashant have reportedly been living separately for over two years. While confirming the legal action, Muskan stated that an FIR had been registered against her husband and his family members. She explained that she had now sought legal help, but refrained from discussing the matter further at this stage.
For those unaware, Muskan revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. Through a social media post, she shared a video documenting her treatment and expressed gratitude to her parents for standing by her during the ordeal. At the time, she refrained from directly naming her in-laws but hinted at the emotional turmoil she was enduring.
Muskan and Prashant had a grand wedding in March 2021 that captured widespread media attention. However, just a year later, reports began circulating about trouble in their marriage. Observers noticed that Muskan had deleted her wedding photos from her social media accounts, sparking speculation about a potential split. Over the past year, she has also used cryptic captions in her posts to hint at problems with her in-laws, indirectly fueling divorce rumors.
In her complaint, Muskan has highlighted the emotional and physical toll of her marriage. She described how her health deteriorated under the strain, with the stress manifesting in the development of her medical condition. While maintaining a dignified silence on many specifics, her legal steps and prior social media posts paint a troubling picture of the challenges she faced.
The allegations against the Motwani family have drawn significant public attention. Fans and followers have expressed a mix of concern and shock over the unfolding drama. Some have sympathized with Muskan for enduring a difficult marriage, while others have been surprised by the involvement of Hansika, a prominent actress.
As the case progresses, the details of Muskan’s claims and the Motwani family’s defense are likely to come under public scrutiny. For now, Muskan appears determined to seek justice and move forward from a relationship she describes as deeply troubling.