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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indian Idol's Abhijeet Sawant reveals he was on Tinder after marriage. Guess when his wife found out?
Love, Marriage, and... Tinder? From Curiosity to Clandestine Chats You Might Also Like: Amitabh Bachchan once spotted a former Bollywood superstar waiting for bus, after he lost his fortune and fame Twitter Blows the Cover A Marriage that Danced Through the Spotlight In a world where public personas are carefully curated and private lives kept tightly sealed, Indian Idol Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant has dropped a confession that's equal parts surprising and sensational. Known for his soulful voice and charming presence, the singer recently revealed that he had joined the dating app Tinder after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Shilpa Sawant. The kicker? His wife had no idea—until who rose to stardom in 2004 as the first-ever winner of Indian Idol, has long been associated with romantic melodies and a seemingly picture-perfect marriage. The singer tied the knot with Shilpa in 2007, a love story that began in their childhood as neighbours in the same colony. But in a candid interview with Hindi Rush, Abhijeet took fans by surprise by revealing a not-so-musical twist in his personal life.'I'm a curious person,' Abhijeet admitted, explaining how he came across Tinder during a trip to the United States with a friend. 'He told me about this new dating app. I was curious, so I created a profile using my real name.' He insisted that the profile was more about exploration than intention, adding, 'Biwi ko nahi pata tha' (My wife didn't know).What began as an innocent exploration soon led Abhijeet into discreet digital conversations. 'Sometimes I would open the app and just see what it was all about,' he said. 'Matches would happen, and I would chat. I enjoy talking, and you can have really deep conversations with women on these platforms.'While he maintained that nothing ever went beyond messaging—'I never met anyone, and there was nothing serious'—the app quickly became a guilty secret. That secret didn't last singer's digital flirtation came to a screeching halt when his Tinder presence unexpectedly surfaced on Twitter. As the news began to spread, Abhijeet had to reckon with the consequences. 'Once it came out publicly, I thought, 'This won't look good,'' he confessed. That was the moment he decided to delete the app and bury the episode—at least until the recent interview.'She didn't know at the time, but now she does,' Abhijeet said about his wife finally learning of the Tinder escapade. 'Poor thing, she didn't even know what Tinder was. But now it's out there—open yaar, what's there to hide?'Despite the unexpected revelation, Abhijeet and Shilpa have had their moments in the limelight together. The couple appeared on Nach Baliye Season 4 , charming audiences with their chemistry and dance moves. The singer continues to refer to their bond fondly, and together they have two this revelation becomes a fleeting tabloid moment or sparks deeper discussions on modern marriages and the digital temptations that come with them remains to be seen. For now, Abhijeet's confession has certainly struck a chord—one that's a far cry from the romantic ballads that made him all, when a man known for love songs ends up on a dating app post-marriage, it makes for a tune no one quite expected.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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!
