Hrithik shocked his fans by issuing a statement last by announcing that they have decided to part ways.
The 39-year-old actor took to his facebook page today to inform his more than seven million fans that their separation is his tribute to their childhood love.
"This is my greatest tribute to love. Sussanne is and always will be the love of my life for the rest of my life. If her smiles are brighter without me my love for her must accomplish that. Unconditional," Hrithik wrote soon after going public with the separation news last night.
In his statement, the 'Krrish 3' star had ended the months of speculation about the marriage trouble and said, "Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17 year relationship. This is a very trying time for the entire family and I request the media and the people to grant us our privacy at this time."
Roshan and Sussanne, who were childhood sweethearts, tied the knot in 2000 after a four-year relationship. They have two sons - Hrehaan, seven and Hridhaan, five.
"We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own individual choices. We are parents to two wonderful kids and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them. Nothing can change that," Sussanne said.
