Gurmeet Choudhary-Debina Bonnerjee recall eloping and marrying secretly at age of 19: ‘We don't recommend it'

Indian Express

2 days ago

Actors Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee have been quite a celebrated couple on Indian television. And recently, the two have appeared together on the small screen after many years in the Colors TV reality show Pati, Patni, Aur Panga. As the show kicked off this weekend, Gurmeet and Debina spoke to SCREEN about their love story, marriage, and now being parents. Gurmeet recalled the time they got married in a filmy style where they 'almost eloped' and took the plunge. Debina also shared how they had fallen in love much before working together in Ramayan.
While Gurmeet and Debina had a traditional wedding in 2011, Gurmeet shared that they have been married for 19 years now. He said, 'In 2006, when we were just 19 years old and we had secretly gotten married, so next year it will be our 20th anniversary. Debina added, 'We were just 19-20 when we took that leap of faith, and jumped into it, and we're glad we landed.'
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Talking about how they fell in love outside of sets, Debina Bonnerjee shared, 'We fell in love out of the set, actually, before Ramayan. That is why when we were working together, it was fabulous. Later, when we were not even working together, we already knew how it is to be each other's support system. Usually, when you work together and later on take different paths, the problem of relevance arises, but that didn't happen for us. The love began first, and then we acted together.'
Gurmeet Choudhary went on to share the time they secretly got married and the initial struggles they faced. He said, 'I have always believed in the concept of soulmates. I am very filmy. We got married also in a filmy way, we eloped from our homes and secretly got married. None of our parents knew. But I sincerely tell everyone not to do this. We don't recommend it. We were blessed that our marriage worked.'
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'Usually, a lot of people get influenced; lately, a few of our friends also got inspired and did so, and later it didn't work. We were lucky that we clicked; we both worked very hard, and we knew that if we had gotten married secretly, to make it work, working was very important. We have always been friends with each other, which is why we have been a strong couple,' Gurmeet added. Debina also supported his statement and said, 'God was our parachute, not everybody has that.'
Gurmeet also recalled a time when he wasn't working and how Debina supported him. Expressing his feelings for her, Gurmeet said, 'Honestly, I have always loved Debina a lot, and I respect her a lot. When we were young, I saw Debina work when I was not working. Usually, boys struggle to get work, but Debina was doing different projects and earning. That time when we would go to a restaurant, I would feel weird when the waiter would bring the bill to me. I used to wonder when I would start earning, and Debina would always pay the bill. So I have huge respect for her. It is for her that I worked so hard and reached the place where I am today.'
Now, Gurmeet and Debina are also blessed with two daughters – Lianna and Divisha. Talking about dealing with parenthood, Debina says, 'We have evolved with time and as parents too. I am a 10.0 version of myself. It's beautiful.' Gurmeet Choudhary added, 'Now, with kids, the way Debina is managing every front has made my respect grow for her. I can touch her feet now, and that would also be less.'
On the work front, Gurmeet Choudhary was last seen in Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein Season 2. He is now also working on another OTT show and a film simultaneously; however, the actor couldn't divulge many details about it.
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