Abhijeet Sawant reveals he used Tinder after marriage, says wife was unaware
So, Abhijeet Sawant was not just hitting high notes, he was also swiping right. Yes, you read that right. The first-ever Indian Idol winner, the voice behind your early 2000s heartbreak playlist, casually admitted to being on Tinder after getting married. And it gets juicier, his wife had no idea.
Abhijeet Sawant was on Tinder
In a no-holds-barred chat with Hindi Rush, Abhijeet spilled the tea about his low-key presence on the dating app. It all started during a trip to the US with a friend who introduced him to the concept of dating apps. Curiosity got the better of him, and he made a profile using his real name. 'I never met anyone in real life, but I liked to check it out occasionally,' he revealed.
Apparently, the singer has always been someone who enjoys deep conversations, especially with women. He confessed that he matched with two or three people and would engage in thoughtful chats. According to Abhijeet, the app felt a bit weird, but the thrill of connection and conversation kept him coming back, for a while at least.
What was wife's reaction?
And where was his wife, Shilpa Sawant, in all this? Completely unaware. 'She had no idea what Tinder even was,' he said. That is, until now. Abhijeet casually added that now that it is all out in the open, it is fine. 'If you are going to do something, do it openly,' he said, standing by his 'no shame' policy.
Twitter eventually outed his profile, which made him uncomfortable enough to delete it. 'It wouldn't look good,' he acknowledged, but by then, the swipes had already been made.
Abhijeet Sawant's wedding
Abhijeet and Shilpa have been married since 2007. Childhood sweethearts from the same colony, they have two children together and even competed on Nach Baliye Season 4. So yes, the history is real—but so is the Tinder twist.
From winning Indian Idol to almost winning Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, Abhijeet has had quite the rollercoaster ride. Now with this revelation, he has reminded everyone that fame may fade, but scandal? Nah, not so soon!
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