'English Vinglish' Star Navika Kotia Calls Off Engagement with Majen Modi
Actress Navika Kotia, widely recognized for playing Sridevi's daughter in English Vinglish and Maya in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has mutually called off her engagement with Pune-based businessman Majen Modi, scrubbing all ceremony photos from Instagram following irreconcilable differences in lifestyle and outlook.
Television and film actress Navika Kotia, celebrated for her memorable performance as Sridevi’s daughter Sapna in the acclaimed film English Vinglish, has officially called off her engagement with Pune-based entrepreneur Majen Modi. The sudden development came to light after observant fans noticed that the actress had scrubbed all photographs and ceremonial reels of their engagement from her official Instagram profile. The couple, who had exchanged rings in a traditional Gol Dhana ceremony in January 2026 with plans to tie the knot the following year, decided to part ways mutually after realizing fundamental differences in their personal lives and long-term outlooks, putting an end to their impending wedding plans without public animosity.
Compatibility Differences and Wiped Feeds: Inside the Amicable Split
The relationship between Navika and Majen originated through a traditional arranged arrangement facilitated by family acquaintances. Recounting their initial bond in past interviews, Navika had shared that meeting Majen's parents strengthened her conviction in arranged marriages, feeling at the time that their backgrounds aligned well. However, over the months following their January engagement, differences in personal temperaments, daily priorities, and future trajectories began to emerge. Sources close to both families confirmed that the separation was entirely amicable, with both individuals arriving at the mutual conclusion that their outlooks on life were too divergent to sustain a lifelong partnership. While the private decision to call it quits was made earlier in the year, Navika’s recent decision to remove all traces of the ceremony from her digital channels confirmed the split to the public. Concurrently, reports indicate that Majen Modi has since moved on, frequently sharing social media posts with digital creator and actress Ritika Badiani.
From Child Prodigy in 'English Vinglish' to Prime-Time Television Stardom
Navika Kotia has built a durable presence across Indian entertainment after beginning her career in front of the camera as a successful child artist. Over the years, she featured in prominent television dramas such as Kasamh Se, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, and the landmark daily soap Balika Vadhu. Her mainstream breakthrough arrived in 2012 when director Gauri Shinde cast her alongside legendary superstar Sridevi in the global hit English Vinglish, where her sensitive portrayal of young daughter Sapna earned widespread critical appreciation. Transitioning successfully into adult roles, Kotia re-entered prime-time television in 2022 by joining Rajan Shahi’s long-running Star Plus serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, winning praise for portraying the complex, layered character of Maya. As news of the broken engagement circulated across entertainment circles, industry colleagues and fans extended support to the actress as she redirects her focus entirely toward upcoming television and web projects.
