Apparently, the reason for the breakup is Madhu's insistence on marriage and rather than accept his proposal, Nandana has bought herself a home in New York where she plans to shift. To the both of them, a long-distance relationship is out of question, and so they have decided to part ways.

A distressed Nandana did not deny the split, saying, "Madhu and I were planning to move to New York together, but given the pace and zest with which his work in Mumbai is growing, it doesn't make sense for him to move away. We love each other deeply, we always have, and we always will.

But neither of us believes in the long-term feasibility of an inter-continental relationship." It was an excruciatingly difficult decision for the couple.

Said Nandana, "It's been the hardest and most painful decision that either of us has ever taken but there's never been a shred of negativity between us about it. We understand and support each other absolutely, and each of us insists on protecting the other's interests, like we always do.

That's why our relationship has worked so well for years. The bond that Madhu and I share is unlike any other we have ever encountered in our lives.

So, even in making this joint but heartbreaking decision, as in everything we have gone through together, we have been taking care of each other every step of the way. And I know we always will.

"Said Madhu Mantena, "Nandana is and will always remain my dearest friend. Yes, we're no longer a couple.

But she knows that I'm always a phonecall away. If she needs me in New York, I'll fly down immediately.

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