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News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
From On-Screen Aunt To Real-Life Wife: She Broke Religious And Age Barriers For Love
1/6 In the world of television, on-screen chemistry often sparks curiosity among viewers, but sometimes it leads to real-life romance that comes as a surprise. One such unexpected love story began on the sets of the popular Hindi serial Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani. And this relationship went on to defy age gaps, religious differences, and societal expectations. The show aired from 2010 to 2011 and featured Kishwer Merchant in the role of a mother, while Suyyash Rai played the friend of the main lead, Vivian Dsena's character, who also happened to be Kishwer's on-screen son. Off-screen, the age difference between Kishwer and Suyyash is just eight years, with Kishwer being the elder of the two. Their performances in Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani were well-received, but no one anticipated the real-life romance that would follow. Kishwer, who played Suyyash's aunt in the serial, surprised fans when the couple announced their relationship, culminating in marriage in 2016. Despite coming from different religious backgrounds, Kishwer is a Muslim, and Suyyash a Hindu Punjabi, the couple stood firm against initial resistance from Suyyash's parents, largely due to the age gap. Over time, they won over the family and went ahead with their wedding. Though they faced trolling and criticism over their relationship, they remained unbothered. In 2021, they welcomed their son, Niravar, whom they're raising to respect both faiths. A photo shared by Kishwer on social media, featuring Niravar wearing both a Rudraksha and a Muslim cap, sparked conversation online, with some supportive and others critical. Kishwer has had a prolific television career, starring in shows like Hip Hip Hurray, Ek Haseena Thi, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar, Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal, and Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan. She also appeared in Bigg Boss Hindi Season 9 and films such as Bheja Fry 2 (2009) and Marne Bhi Do Yaaron (2011). In 2023, she returned to the spotlight with her role as Maya Costa in the web series Dear Ishq.
India.com
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Muslim actress, who once played mother to a Hindu boy, married him despite being 8 years elder, became mother at 40, is now..., her name is...
Meet Muslim actress, who once played mother to a Hindu boy, married him despite being 8 years elder, became mother at 40, is now..., her name is... Television actress Kishwer Merchant rose to instant fame as ' Nonnie ' in the '90s superhit show, Hip Hip Hurray. In 2010, she starred dating actor Suyyash Rai, whom had played her son in the show Pyaar Ki Ek Kahani . Despite being 8-years older than him, she never let the age difference come in the way. The couple had an inter-faith marriage in 2016. After 6 years, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Nirvair . Kishwer Merchant on marrying Suyyash Rai On Debina Bonnerjee's talk show, Kishwer Merchant talked about her inter-caste marriage, and her life experiences as a mother. She revealed religion was never an issue for them, as Suyyash's sister was also married to a Muslim boy. She addressed that it was the 8-year age gap which ended up becoming a problem for Suyyash's family. Kishwer said that his mother was a bit skeptical about their relationship. 'I am a mother now, I completely understand that you know. Agar mera beta bhi mujhe aake bolta ki you know 8 saal badi ladki hai . Toh I would also be like, 'Dude what.' Being a mother now, she understood what Rai's mother would have thought. Taking the conversation further, she said that in today's scenario the age gap isn't a big deal, but when she did it, it wasn't something common. Citing Priyanka Chopra's example, she said that many women too this path, and is extremely normal to do so. Kishwer Merchant on embracing motherhood in 40s Kishwer Merchant who became mother in her 40s, defied all odds and became an inspiration for many women. During the same conversation, she said that she was never worried about the pregnancy and wasn't even considering opting motherhood. For the first two months, she didn't even realise she was pregnant. However, later, Suyyash and she proudly told their families that they were happy dog parents- and that's when god blessed them with a child.
