CHENNAI: Yesteryears Kollywood sensation Ramba, whose marriage hit rock bottom, has moved the Family Court again, this time to declare and appoint her as the natural guardian of her two minor children, Lavanya (5) and Sasha (18 months).
The matter was adjourned to January 21 for hearing.
Ramba had already filed a petition last month for restoration of conjugal rights before the Family Court.
Ramba Vijayalakshmi was married to civil engineer P Indrakumar, who was born in Sri Lanka and settled in Canada. The marriage took place at Saligramam in Chennai on October 27, 2010.
Ramba had alleged that Indrakumar was already married to one Dushyanthi Selvavinayakam and the same was dissolved by a decree of divorce on December 1, 2003. This fact was not disclosed by her husband before the marriage. It was during their honey-moon trip to Fiji, she realised the true colours of her husband.
He started enquiring about her properties, when they started their matrimonial life in Canada. Her husband first showed a spacious apartment in Canada to her brother but the actress was taken to a different small apartment.
Her ex-husband started consuming alcohol regularly and abused her and her family members. He also demanded the transfer her properties in his name. Finally, she was separated and came to Chennai, she has said in her petitions.