Anita Rani has revealed she feels “sexier than ever” as she discussed life as a single woman in a candid new interview.
The 45-year-old TV presenter split from her husband of 14 years Bhupi Rehal in September.
But now she has said that being single is “liberating” and that she is now “flourishing” after becoming the “woman she always wanted to be” in her 40s.
This comes after she wowed at the Glamor Women of the Year Awards earlier this month in a very racy black dress, flashing plenty of flesh.
She told The Sun of her new outlook on life: “I always knew I would turn 40 and become who I wanted to be. “That’s when I would start to blossom.
Looking good: Anita Rani has revealed she feels “sexier than ever” as she discussed life as a single woman in a candid new interview
End: The 45-year-old TV presenter split from her husband of 14 years Bhupi Rehal (seen in 2018) in September.
“As I get older, I get sexier.” It’s liberating that people know I’m single now.
“Not everything works out and things come to their natural conclusion, and that’s totally okay.” There’s no shame in being single and living your best life at 40.
“I’m single, I don’t have children, I’m in my mid-40s and I’ve never felt better, sexier, more powerful or more excited about the future.”
She added that she is now exercising her decision to do whatever the hell I want and that she feels empowered by it, before adding that she is experiencing an “awakening.”
When asked if she was back on the dating scene, she said that she was happy being single at the moment and was focusing on her female friendships.
The broadcaster and her husband of 14 years, Bhupi, a technology company owner, are said to have separated in September after living apart due to their busy schedules.
Anita and Bhupi first met at a rave in east London and married in a traditional Sikh ceremony in 2009.
A source told the Daily Mirror at the time: “It’s really sad but they have decided to split up.”
Confidence: It comes after she wowed in a very racy black dress as she attended the Glamor Women of the Year Awards earlier this month, flashing plenty of flesh
Example: Broadcaster and her husband of 14 years, Bhupi, owner of a technology company, are said to have separated in September because they were living apart due to their busy schedules
“Unfortunately, their hectic schedules over the last few years have caused them to grow apart over time. They continue to get along very well and wish each other nothing but the best.”
In a recent interview, Anita shared how she stopped “people pleasing” after being “put in a box” for most of her life.
Speaking to Yahoo News, Anita, who was born in Bradford to Indian parents, opened up about the pressure she felt to settle down after being taught that marriage and children equaled success, noting that the notion “instills a drip”.
She said, “How many of us make decisions based on what we actually want to do?” And how many of us do it because it’s what’s expected of us? And those are the things that I personally struggle with.”
The presenter told how she began to “question” what people wanted after watching women in her life support everyone before themselves.
Anita went on to say that her 40s were a very “transitional period” and she started not to give up as much as she felt “empowered” and “more confident.”
She shared, “I think at some point you wake up and realize that it’s time to make myself happy because I think women take care of everyone, whether it’s because society expects it or whether it’s because of that Parents, husband or children.” .
“You realize that trying to please other people is a waste of time.” And once you find out who you are, walk into a room authentically and appreciate who you are – that’s a sensational feeling.”
Happy: She told The Sun about her new outlook on life: “I always knew I would turn 40 and become who I wanted to be. “That’s when I would start to blossom.
The TV presenter previously revealed that the couple had a good marriage, saying: “He’s great and we have a great life.” “It’s like any marriage: you have to work at it.”
In the past, Anita spoke about her devastating miscarriage in 2018, telling the Times, “I’m much better at self-care and asking myself more questions about how I want to live my life.”
“I’m also more willing to be vulnerable, like talking about the miscarriage I had in 2018.”
“Vulnerability used to scare the crap out of me, but it was liberating to share my personal story and see the reaction.”