Arsha-Warsi Maria to split

TOI October, 6, 2008. One of the most enduring marriages in the film industry is on the verge of collapsing, if rumours are to be believed. Maria Goretti and Arshad Warsi

Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti, married for 10 years, are set to split. The news of trouble in their marriage has shocked the industry.

Says a concerned mutual friend of the couple, 'Arshad and Maria are having serious problems. Arshad is a family-oriented guy. But unfortunately, the family that Arshad so values has developed cracks. They're staying together because of their kids who have no clue about the breach in their parents' relationship. Maria has made it clear that she wants out. But Arshad will never let her leave their home. He's too much of a gentleman for that. Right now, he's leaving Mumbai for a long time. Once he returns, he hopes things will get better between them. Or he'll look for accommodation elsewhere.'

When contacted, Arshad refused to comment on his marital problems. 'I'm leaving for Bangkok. When I return, I will leave immediately for Panchgani to shoot for Vishal Bhardwaj's Ishqiya for two months. So I'll be out of town for almost three months. I've no time to think of anything but my work now.'