Malvika Subba, the Miss Nepal 2002, divorced her husband, Riyaj Shrestha, in 2021. She has a son named Zayir Rio Subba Shrestha with her former partner. Subba currently lives with her kid while also traveling the world.
The 43-year-old television personality and model has gained a lot of prominence following her success as a beauty pageant.
Subba kept her divorced life a secret during the shoot so that even her crew in the program Jeevansathi did not know she was single.
The 43-year-old from Dharan faced a lot of controversy for her ignorance of a “rape victim” in 2022. This case was serious because she previously worked as the Ambassador for Human Trafficking.
Key Takeaways:
- Malvika Subba was married to her former partner, Riyaj Shrestha, from 2012 to 2021.
- Subba shares a son with Riyaj Shrestha named Zayir Rio Subba Shrestha, who was born in April 2016.
- Riyaj is an artist and Latin Dance Instructor at Salsa Dance Academy.
- Malvika was born on July 19, 1981, as the third child of her parents after two sons.
Malvika Subba’s Former Partner, Rijay Shrestha, is a Dancer and an Entrepreneur
Subba’s former partner, Rijay Shrestha, is a well-known dancer and an entrepreneur.
He is an artist and Latin Dance Instructor at Salsa Dance Academy. His establishment, Salsa Dance, located in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, is quite popular among Nepalese and international dance enthusiasts.
Shrestha lives in Lalitpur, Nepal, and looks after his various businesses across the capital.
He is the owner and founder of Havana Nights By Jimy. Moreover, based on his Facebook account, he is also the proprietor of Coffee & Cupcakes.
Rijay is active on social media accounts and has not removed his posts with his former partner, Malvika.
Shrestha is active on Instagram under the username @zayir25 and has over 2K followers. He also has a Facebook account under the social media handle Riyaj HappyFeet Shrestha. He usually posts photos and videos of himself training other dancers on his Social media platforms.
Read More: Sadichha Shrestha Is Married To Husband, Raul Moktan, The Co-Founder Of Gymkhana Muay Thai
Subba Shares A Son With Her Ex-Husband, Riyaj
Malvika has a son named Zayir Rio Subba Shrestha with her ex-husband Riyaj Shrestha.
The couple welcomed their first kid in April 2016. Malvika revealed on her Facebook page on April 25 that the baby was born on April 14.
She welcomed her son in her late 30s and says she was inspired by her mom, who gave birth to Subba when she was in her 40s.
Posting a picture of herself with Shrestha and her newborn son, Zayir Rio Subba Shrestha, Subba wrote,
“We are happy to share the news on the occasion of our fourth wedding anniversary. At 3.85 kg, he was born at 37 plus weeks via c-section as I had placenta previa and could not go into labor. We are in recovery now and would like to thank everyone who was so nice to us all this while. Please welcome – Zayir Rio Subba Shrestha. #babyboy#parents#happiness#babyz#zayirrio.”
You May Like: ‘Loot’ Actor Saugat Malla Biography: Parents And Relationship With Miss Nepal 2012 Shristi Shrestha
Malvika Subba And Riyaj Shrestha Were Married For Nearly a Decade
Malvika Subba married her now-former husband, Rijay Shrestha, in 2012 after dating for a few years.
In 2009, Malvika traveled to the United States and met Riyaj Shrestha, who would soon be her partner. Their relationship started in 2011, once Riyaj returned to Kathmandu. Following a one-and-a-half-year affair, they decided to tie the knot on April 25, 2012
The couple ultimately divorced in 2021 five years after their first and only son was born..
In the Priyanka Karki-hosted podcast “The Fourth Trimester,” Malvika disclosed this information, along with the fact that she was divorced two years prior, but she kept it a secret.
Malvika spoke to Priyanka during the show and stated, “I left home when my son was two years old. It was tough for me. Therefore I made that decision by myself. My family did not support me. Now it’s all right. I had to adjust to the new life for three or four years.”
She said that she got divorced four years after she left home.
“I took nothing away from the divorce. We both agreed that we would co-parent our son. “After signing the divorce papers, I felt empty and emotionally numb, but I didn’t regret the divorce,” she stated.
She has revealed that their relationship started to deteriorate during her pregnancy in 2015-16. Subba says her partner started distancing himself, causing worry to the former Miss Nepal.
Furthermore, the 43-year-old model from Dharan said their relationship worsened after the birth of their son Zayir.
Also Read: Sisan Baniya Is One Of The Most Followed Content Creator: Alleged Dating Story With Miss Nepal
Subba’s Career From Miss Nepal to Social Activist Before Her Marriage
Since winning the title of Miss Nepal in 2002 at 21, Malvika has been working for Call Kantipur as a TV host for Kantipur Television. In 2008, she served as the Human Trafficking Ambassador for Voice of India, MTV EXIT.
Additionally, Subba was a Youth Spokesperson for Action Aid’s Hunger-Free Campaign, a UNICEF HIV/AIDS Youth Leader, and, from 2009 to 2011, a Sales and Marketing Manager for Shangri-La Housing.
In 2008, she starred in dramas and films, including Hamri Shiwani, Goodbye Kathmandu, and God Lives in the Himalayas.
The Dharan native served as the chief editor of Navyaata, one of Nepal’s top fashion and lifestyle magazines, from April to October 2011. With in-house designers, Subba opened her own retail clothes business in 2011. She is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) and House of Alternative Apparel, popularly known as HAA.
Malvika Subbha’s Controversy Of 2022
A freelance makeup artist claimed in May 2022 that she was r*ped repeatedly by a pageant organizer in 2014 when she was sixteen years old.
She also said that she had notified Subba about the experience at the time, but the former Miss Nepal had rejected her accusations and refused to listen.
Subba received backlash for openly supporting feminism and women’s rights activities while disregarding a victim’s suffering.
According to Onlinekhabar, the woman claimed that Subba, the pageant’s choreographer, informed her that “you being r*ped is your problem, not mine” when she eventually confronted her abuser and got in touch with him.
The victim, who had long admired Subba, claimed in her videos that it made her feel disregarded and devalued.
The woman further disclosed that the abuser threatened to release her n*de images and videos if she reported the assault. The woman claimed that the abuser continued to extort her with the same photos and videos for an additional six months.
In a lengthy social media message, Subba acknowledged the problem and regretted not standing up for the victim. “You have every right to be angry with me, and I deserve all the hate I am receiving because I truly failed you,” she stated.
“I don’t recall you mentioning the word ‘r*pe’ or me reacting the way you are talking about,” she added in the statement, but she also said she believed the victim’s account.
“None of us can imagine what she is going through at this time and what she has gone through all these years,” Subba remarked while speaking to the public. “I respectfully request that we all pay attention to her and provide her with the help she desires rather than the assistance we believe she requires,” she added.
See More: Monica Adhikari, The First Nepali To Compete in The Miss Globe
Did you find this article helpful? Please let us know by commenting below or following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Connect with us on YouTube and watch the latest news related to celebrities and players.
Bidhya Sagar Shrestha is an experienced content writer with a solid content creation and digital marketing background. His majors in entrepreneurship and marketing give him a deep understanding of business environments and marketing strategies.
Over his two-year career, Bidhya has worked with many clients, from startups to established businesses, producing over 700 blog posts and news articles. His passion for writing has driven his professional path and personal aspirations.
