Arjun Rampal explains why he and girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades aren’t married despite two kids: ‘Marriage can change you’

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have been together for five years now and are parents to two sons.

New Delhi | July 31, 2024 09:53 PM IST

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Arjun Rampal talks about not marrying girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades. (Photo: Instagram)

Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have been dating since 2019 and are parents to sons Arik and Arav, but the couple hasn’t gotten married yet. Recently, in an interview, the Om Shanti Om actor was asked why, despite having a family together, the couple hasn’t gotten married and the actor replied with another question, “What is marriage?”

He further explained to BeerBiceps on his podcast that marriage can change people. “It’s not me, it’s not her. What is marriage? A piece of paper after all. I think we are already married and there is not doubt in my mind about that. But, sometimes what that piece of paper can also do is change you. Because its like you think it’s permanent, its a false notion in fact but you are just legally bound,” he said.

He added that marriage can change people’s attitudes towards each other. Arjun said that he often does not speak about it because he doesn’t want to jinx their relationship. “It could change your attitude towards each other. I think that’s how we both feel. Whatever has happened between us was very organic. I don’t want to speak much about it because I don’t want to jinx it. I don’t think I need to justify this to anybody. For us, this is beautiful. You should keep experiencing it for as long as you can. In both our minds, we are married to each other. We are both pushing each other in the right direction and at the same time, we are boyfriend-girlfriend”, laughed the actor.

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But, Arjun did mention that he isn’t against the institution of marriage. He said, “I am not advising this to anyone or I am going to be someone who will ask you to go against this institution. Maybe we will get married. You never know.” Further explaining his relationship with his girlfriend, Rampal said, “I have two beautiful boys. I am blessed. My daughters (from first marriage) and her get along beautifully. Mehr and her get along well.”

Arjun was previously married to Mehr Jesia. They have two daughters named Mahikaa and Myra.

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