Connectivity in India is still a relatively new concept. Although part of modern society welcomes the idea, the novelty of a shared bed and board still prevents it from being fully accepted by those we call family. American pop culture paints a rosy picture of the concept, where partners live together before marriage as ‘husband and wife’ to get to know each other better than before. However, Indians are still struggling to welcome the practice of cursing their tradition.
Some Bollywood movies like Luka Chuppi, Ok Jaanu, Katti Batti and web series like Small things AND Permanent roommates have tried to normalize the concept, but people are still confused. However, celebrities tend to be way ahead of their time when it comes to breaking taboos. Here we bring you a list of 7 popular TV couples who broke stereotypes and were in straight relationships. While some got married, some got divorced but still lived a life of their choice.
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#1. Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia
Eijaz Khan, 46, and Pavitra Punia, 35, are the most loved couple in the television fraternity. Despite having a huge age gap of 11 years, Eijaz and Pavitra share a magical camaraderie. The soul mates had met on the controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 14 and fell in love with each other.
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According to a report by ETimes, Khan has been living with his girlfriend since June 2022. In an interview to the same media portal, Pavitra had shared that since she has been sharing her life with Ejaz in a single house, they don’t see each one. the others as boyfriend-girlfriend but as husband and wife. In her words:
“Everyone always asks us about our marriage, but honestly, we’re as good as married. When you’ve lived with someone for a long time, you stop looking at each other as lovers, lovers.”
#2. Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain
Pavitra Rishta Fame Ankita Lokhande, who was earlier in a relationship with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, was heartbroken after breaking up with him. After that, she crossed paths with businessman Vicky Jain at a mutual friend’s party and the two struck up an instant connection. She reportedly started dating Vicky in 2018 and kept her relationship hush-hush from the media.
The two were in a live-in relationship before their wedding and are now happily married. It was on December 14, 2021, when the lovebirds tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony. With their unmatched chemistry, Ankita and Vicky also won the first trophy of the Star Plus show. Clever Jodi.
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#3. Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin
Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin were already good friends before entering the BB 14 home. However, during their stay at home, we saw a cute bond between the two that was more than just friendship. Finally, they confessed their love on national television and after the show ended, Jasmin left for Kashmir to meet Aly’s parents.
Since then, Jasly (as they are fondly called by their fans) have been living in a vibrant relationship and are enjoying the dating phase to the fullest. However, as far as marriage is concerned, Jasmin has stated in several previous interviews that they are currently focusing on their careers.
#4. Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu
Television’s boyfriend Karan Singh Grover had stolen the heart of Bollywood’s hottest actress Bipasha Basu with his good looks and pleasant personality. However, Karan had the baggage of two failed marriages when he met Bipasha on the sets of the horror film. Alone. After that, they continued to go on dates and romantic vacations.
Eventually, they opted for a live-in relationship before deciding to tie the knot on 30 April 2016. However, Bipasha’s mother was not happy with the fact that her daughter would marry a twice-divorcee. However, the couple made it to the wedding vows and carved a special place in our hearts with their hashtag monkey love.
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#5. Ashlesha Sawant and Sandeep Baswana
Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Actors Ashlesha Sawant and Sandeep Baswana have been in a relationship for over a decade. They had first met on the sets of the daily soap in 2002 and had decided to stay in a live-in relationship in Mumbai. Although Ashlesha and Baswana have not legalized their relationship by getting married, their love story is an inspiration to many. Earlier, in an interview to BollywoodShaadis.com, Sandeep spoke about their relationship and had said;
“A relationship should make your life easier. I haven’t told her, nor has she told me that ‘I will love you forever’, or ‘I will be there for you until the end of time’, but we will be together until there is love between us.
#6. Sanjay Ghagnani and Poonam Preet
Kundali Bhagya Fame, Sanjay Ghagnani dated his girlfriend, Poonam Preet for nine years before getting married. During the dating phase, Sanjay and Poonam happily shared their lives in a vibrant relationship. And when they decided to exchange rings, a pandemic had hit the world in 2020, making them wait longer for the happy day. Finally, the couple got married on November 28, 2021 and their happiness to see the light of such a day was evident on their faces.
#7. Divya Agarwal and Varun Sood
Television actors Divya Agarwal and Varun Sood were heartbroken by their respective ex-partners in 2018. And because of their shared past, Varun and Divya bonded well and became close friends. In 2018, we saw the duo enter the MTV Ace Of Space show as a couple, where they promised to never leave each other’s hand. On the show, Varun confessed that he was in love with his best friend Divya because she understood things without him telling him.
They both started living together in 2019 and the families of the actors supported their decision. However, while everyone was waiting for the news of the wedding, the couple had shared the shocking news of their split on March 6, 2022. The couple had even bought a house together, but due to the turn of events, they parted ways, leaving fans of their heartbroken. .
Live-in is the best way to understand someone’s compatibility. From sharing responsibilities to their commitment, couples understand each other better than before. These were the 7 popular TV couples who broke stereotypes and lived together. What do you think of the live?
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