Vienna, Austria – July 5, 2026 – Actress Celina Jaitly has shared a deeply affecting video, documenting her visit to the grave of her late son, Shamsher, amidst contentious divorce proceedings with her estranged husband, Peter Haag. Jaitly, who is currently in Austria for legal proceedings, alleges she has been denied contact with her three surviving children for over a year, despite existing joint custody orders.
Jaitly claims that despite court orders, she is being kept from her sons Winston, Viraaj, and Arthur, who she states have been moved to an "undisclosed location." The actress shared that her recent trip to Austria for court hearings was marred by this alleged denial of access to her children. She described her experience in Austria as "the most brutal" and expressed concerns that the ongoing situation could cause permanent emotional damage to her children.
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Jaitly’s public statement, accompanying the emotional video, outlines a profound personal trauma. She states that her son Shamsher, who passed away some time ago, is the "only child I got to meet" under the current circumstances. She has also alleged facing "unreasonable demands" concerning her premarital assets as part of the separation process, despite repeated attempts at an amicable resolution. The actress has indicated she "will not give up" in her fight.
Background to the Dispute
Celina Jaitly, a former Bollywood actress, initiated divorce proceedings against Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier Peter Haag last November, citing accusations of severe domestic abuse. She stated that she had previously put her career, home, and family in India aside to support her husband's professional life internationally. The ongoing legal battle is taking place in Austria.