Contestants Shantanu Maheshwari and Nityaami Shirke were considered to be one of the popular couples in Nach Baliye 9. Knowing that Shantanu is a dancer already, he always manages to woo the judges as well as the audience with his stellar act along with the perfect tadka that was given by his Baliye and girlfriend Nityaami. The duo ensures to always bring something new on the plate and that used to make the judges as well the audiences crazy.
But unfortunately, the two are Shantanu Maheshwari and Nityaami Shirke are no longer a 'thing.' According to Nityaami, she has parted ways from him by saying 'they are better off as friends.' As per a report in Republic, in a recent media interaction, Nityaami confirmed the news by saying that nothing ever went wrong with their relationship but they realised that they are better off as friends. She mentioned that they broke up in the month of February 2020.
When the duo was in Nach Baliye, a source close to the show revealed to SpotboyE.com that Shantanu Maheshwari and Nityaami Shirke are not lovers in reality but are faking it instead. However, neither Shantanu nor Nityaami have commented anything on this. Speaking about the same, Shirke revealed that they never faked their relationship for the show as she said that they were getting to know each other while doing the show.
Meanwhile, Shantanu Maheshwari will be starring in a short film, titled, Special Day also starring Sheeba Chaddha who will be seen as his on-screen girlfriend. The duo is winning all the love at several film festivals. ALSO READ: EXPOSÉ! Shantanu Maheshwari-Nityaami Shirke Faked It As Lovers To Enter Nach Baliye 9- EXCLUSIVE
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