Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj Claims Marriage Was Under Duress, Denies Extortion Allegations
A famous chef and a costume designer got married and announced they were expecting a baby.
But then, the designer said the chef abandoned her and tricked her into marrying him because he was already married.
She complained to the police and a women's group.
Recently, she said the chef admitted the baby was his.
But the chef says that's not true.
He says he never agreed to talk to the women's group and that he was forced to marry her because she threatened to share private pictures and videos of him if he didn't.
So now, both are telling different stories about what happened.
Celebrity chef Madhampatty Rangaraj and costume designer Joy Crizildaa announced their marriage in July.
Crizildaa filed a police complaint in August, accusing Rangaraj of abandonment and deceit regarding an existing marriage.
Crizildaa claims Rangaraj admitted paternity before the Women's Commission.
Rangaraj denies this, stating he was married under duress due to threats of releasing private content.
Rangaraj also claims he did not consent to the Women's Commission inquiry.
- Who
- Celebrity chef and actor Madhampatty Rangaraj and costume designer Joy Crizildaa
- What
- Public dispute over the circumstances of their marriage and claims of extortion and deceit.
- When
- Marriage announced in July, followed by a police complaint in August and recent social media statements from both parties.
- Where
- The Women's Commission is mentioned as a venue for an inquiry.
- Why
- Disagreement over the validity and circumstances of their marriage, paternity of a child, and alleged extortion.
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Claims
Marriage Circumstances
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
She accuses Rangaraj of abandoning her and deceiving her by concealing his existing marriage.
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Claims
He claims he was coerced into marrying Crizildaa under duress, as she threatened to release private photos and videos of him.
Admission of Paternity
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Crizildaa claims Rangaraj admitted before the Women's Commission that the child is his.
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Claims
Rangaraj denies making this statement and asserts he never consented to an inquiry by the Women's Commission.
- Marriage Announcement Date
- July [Current Year]
- Police Complaint Filed
- August [Current Year]
- Accusation by Crizildaa
- Abandonment, deception about existing marriage, and extortion threats.
- Rangaraj's Defense
- Marriage under duress due to threats of releasing private photos and videos.