Mumbai – The Shehzada family is reeling after a dramatic and explosive revelation late last night, as patriarch Valmiki Shehzada publicly confessed to a decades-old secret that has fundamentally reshaped the family’s narrative and threatens to unravel years of carefully constructed appearances. The confession, delivered during a hastily arranged family meeting at the ancestral home in Goa, sent shockwaves through the gathering and immediately triggered a chaotic and tense atmosphere.

Valmiki, previously presented as the stoic and unwavering pillar of the Shehzada empire, admitted to orchestrating the disappearance of his brother, Rohan, nearly thirty years ago. He claimed Rohan, a budding musician with aspirations of leaving the family business, had been “persuaded” to abandon his dreams and disappear to avoid jeopardizing the family’s reputation. The revelation immediately cast doubt on the widely held belief that Rohan simply chose to leave, a story meticulously propagated by Valmiki and his wife, Priya.

“It wasn’t a choice,” Valmiki stated, his voice strained and visibly shaken. “Rohan was… vulnerable. He was being pressured by investors, by everyone. I did what I thought was necessary to protect the family. To protect *them*.” He then turned to Priya, adding with a painful edge, “I did it for you, Priya. For our future.”

Priya, visibly distraught, remained largely silent throughout the confession, occasionally clutching a handkerchief. A family lawyer, Mr. Kapoor, was immediately called in to advise on the legal ramifications of the revelation.

Eyewitness accounts paint a picture of utter disbelief and raw emotion. “I’ve known Valmiki my entire life,” recounted Maya Sharma, a distant cousin attending the meeting. “He always seemed so… composed. This… this is unbelievable. It makes you question everything you’ve ever heard about the family.”

The immediate consequence was a mass exodus from the ancestral home. Several family members, including Valmiki’s daughter, Zara, reportedly stormed out, vowing to sever ties with the Shehzada family. The future of the Shehzada empire, already teetering under accusations of questionable business practices, now hangs precariously in the balance. Legal experts predict a protracted period of investigation and potential lawsuits as the truth about Rohan’s disappearance is unearthed. The coming days are certain to be fraught with further revelations and, undoubtedly, more dramatic family confrontations.