“When I got married, Bollywood still ran on the same principle that said if a heroine gets married, her career is over,” revealed the actor
While live-in relationships are becoming more common, they can still carry a social stigma, especially if one partner has been previously married.
"Only you are there for yourself," Radhika Madan said.
Some may use it as a form of emotional safety, while others may think it can help them avoid confrontation.
Looking back at the early years of their marriage, Ratna recalled how relatively easier it was to make the choice then
She added that she only truly began to know Janhvi and Khushi after this point, saying, “When we got to know each other from 2018 onwards, it was like a blank slate.”
While work is essential to her, Priyanka Chopra also prides herself on being close to her family. She embraces professional growth but not at the cost of joy or integrity.
"It's not just societal conditioning," added the actor
“It’s just that in life, sometimes, due to certain things, roles change,” said Esha Deol
"At a time when we were fighting, he said, 'I saw you were loving me and I was loving you'," added Archana Puran Singh
Mira Kapoor recalled how watching her peers chase academic and professional goals made her question her own trajectory.
“I was never a single mother,” Neena Gupta added
“I just want her to live to her full potential,” Shibani Akhtar added
Dhanashree explained that things have now “settled down” between her and Yuzvendra Chahal
We explore why young Indians are embracing and questioning the concept of ‘princess treatment’.
“He’s seen his father fall and lose from when he was 10 to 15 years old. But nobody sees that,” said the composer
"His sense of humour was very different. He used to laugh at his own jokes because we never understood," added Sharmila Tagore
"I think being vulnerable with your partner and not having a filter or facade... it's okay," said the Heeramandi actor
Fresh from New York, Lin Laishram found herself navigating the Mumbai entertainment industry
Counselling psychologist Srishti Vatsa shared that a situationship is a relationship that lacks clear boundaries, commitment, or future planning, often leaving one person feeling uncertain about the other’s intentions.
Today, with social media, shared friend groups, and overlapping histories, the past can resurface in unexpected ways. It can blur boundaries and make you feel like it’s part of your current relationship, even if it’s not.
Remember, trust is a cornerstone of any healthy relationship, and doing this undermines this trust and the natural leap of faith that partners take with each other.
“I immediately realised I had messed up and tried to laugh it off,” said cricketer Virat Kohli.
On-screen or off, stereotypes follow you around — whether it’s Bollywood’s lazy lens or love’s awkward first dates.
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