Aug 07, 2025

Beyond the Screen: Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak's Relationship Rules for Lasting Love

Aanya Mehta

Respect Each Other's Independence

They built a relationship without losing themselves. Ratna once said, “We’re not joined at the hip, and that’s a good thing.”

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Honest Conversations Over Perfection

They have openly disagreed, and even fought, but always talked it through. Real love, they say, isn't about never arguing; it's about understanding.

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Cheering each other

Despite both being hugely successful in the same industry, they have been biggest cheerleaders and strongest critic.

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Give Each Other The Space To grow

Both continued their careers and passions individually. Their growth as artists enriched their bond, not limited it.

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Embrace The Unconventional

They married after years of being together and raising a child. No societal pressure, just their own timeline.

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Share Values, Not just Interests

Their shared worldview, intellect, and political awareness keep them connected beyond cinema.

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Support Without Overshadowing

Whether theatre, film, or family, they lift each other without competing for spotlight.

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Laugh Together, Always!

Humour is a big part of their bond. Ratna once said, “We laugh a lot, at each other, at ourselves, and that keeps things light.”

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