Real pleasure doesn't come in an instant, and the recently married Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya definitely knew that. So it took their hears some time before determination engulfed them that 'they are made for each other'.
They have been hounded by the media to give their first interview, but SpotboyE.com brings it to you ahead of others.
Sit back, see the video (above) and read to find out what exactly transpired in the 65 minutes we spent with them on Wednesday night after they had packed up for the day:
When and where did you'll first interact with each other?
Divyanka: He was just a co-actor. I had fractured my leg and he casually told me one day 'Oh, hi'.
They have been hounded by the media to give their first interview, but SpotboyE.com brings it to you ahead of others.
Sit back, see the video (above) and read to find out what exactly transpired in the 65 minutes we spent with them on Wednesday night after they had packed up for the day:
When and where did you'll first interact with each other?
Divyanka: He was just a co-actor. I had fractured my leg and he casually told me one day 'Oh, hi'.
Vivek: She has got this persona she commands respect, whether it's her physicality or status. I hadn't heard much of her then but only knew that she was from the creme-de-la creme of Indian television.
So, there was no physical attraction during the first meet?
Divyanka: Not at all. No spark flew. Healthy flirting is okay but he didn't even indulge in that.
Vivek: Is the guy supposed to be healthy?
Divyanka: (Laughs) No, the girl is supposed to be healthy.
Vivek: On a serious note, I had a perspective that I won't date any actor. I never imagined that I will start liking an actor. Both of us have had a past.
So, there was no physical attraction during the first meet?
Divyanka: Not at all. No spark flew. Healthy flirting is okay but he didn't even indulge in that.
Vivek: Is the guy supposed to be healthy?
Divyanka: (Laughs) No, the girl is supposed to be healthy.
Vivek: On a serious note, I had a perspective that I won't date any actor. I never imagined that I will start liking an actor. Both of us have had a past.
So how did it all pan out?
Divyanka: I was sitting at home, alone and quiet.
Maybe you were brooding?
Divyanka: Yes, I was brooding, feeling lonely and sorrowful. And then suddenly, my mom came down to say that I should start going out to party.
And you'll bumped into each other in a party?
Vivek: Yes. I was very joyful on that for some reason and I tried to dance with her. Now when you dance with someone, there is bound to be some eye contact and smile exchanged. But i didn't get that from her. So, I thought that she was a very arrogant person. And I wondered if her arrogant behaviour was due to the fact that I was playing a character role and she was playing the lead.
Divyanka: Look, I was single but not ready to mingle. But I had sort of closed myself.
Vivek: For the record, I was not hitting on her.
Divyanka: It had nothing to do with you, but I had become very careful about boys. I had developed this notion that 'boys are just generally not good'.
And then?
Divyanka: Next morning, we found that there was a picture doing the rounds where I was standing very close to him. Certain fans cropped that photo and labelled it as Divek. We spoke to each other and laughed it off (pauses).
Go on...
The story goes further that my mom had asked Pankaj Bhatia (another co-actor in YHM) to find a groom for me. And Pankaj told me 'Vivek Dahiya',
What was your first reaction to that?
Divyanka: What?! How can you think like that? Don't you know mom that I have decided never to get attached to any actor? But I was told that I should give it a fair thought.
Vivek: I was a believer of 'Law of Attraction' and 'Love at First Sight'. That was my philosophy about shaadi. So I said, "Okay, hang on. It's not easy for me to go in for an arranged marriage'. But Pankaj became very vocal and said that Divyanka and I should start meeting each other. He said he is sure that we'll
And then?
Divyanka: Next morning, we found that there was a picture doing the rounds where I was standing very close to him. Certain fans cropped that photo and labelled it as Divek. We spoke to each other and laughed it off (pauses).
Go on...
The story goes further that my mom had asked Pankaj Bhatia (another co-actor in YHM) to find a groom for me. And Pankaj told me 'Vivek Dahiya',
What was your first reaction to that?
Divyanka: What?! How can you think like that? Don't you know mom that I have decided never to get attached to any actor? But I was told that I should give it a fair thought.
Vivek: I was a believer of 'Law of Attraction' and 'Love at First Sight'. That was my philosophy about shaadi. So I said, "Okay, hang on. It's not easy for me to go in for an arranged marriage'. But Pankaj became very vocal and said that Divyanka and I should start meeting each other. He said he is sure that we'll
Divyanka: Pankaj even made a WhatsApp group and called it as 'Ice Breaking' group. Goes without saying that he included us in it. And mind you, it became very embarrassing after that.
Vivek: What could have been more awkward than calling it 'Ice Breaking'?
Divyanka: We had a scene after that and I couldn't perform.
Vivek: I spoke to Divyanka and said: Let's sit and talk. I want to clarify a few things.Let me get this load off my chest. And we sat exactly in this room where we are talking to you.
What happened in the meeting?
She wanted to know that why I wanted to marry her. She told me about her flaws and had no insecurities about them!
What were those flaws?
Vivek: No, I wouldn't like to make that public. Frankly, it was nothing significant. But I fell for her.
And what about that physical attraction philosophy of yours which is a must before shaadi? Did that also happen in this room?
What happened in the meeting?
She wanted to know that why I wanted to marry her. She told me about her flaws and had no insecurities about them!
What were those flaws?
Vivek: No, I wouldn't like to make that public. Frankly, it was nothing significant. But I fell for her.
And what about that physical attraction philosophy of yours which is a must before shaadi? Did that also happen in this room?
Divyanka: (Laughs) What kind of a question is that?!
Vivek: It happened. I fell for her clean soul. And i asked her out for coffee.
Tell us about the coffee date...
Vivek: I was late, but she saw me and gave me a beaming smile. I saw that she had the most amazing smile and teeth. That was the moment. I said to myself: This girl is the right girl for me.
Vivek: It happened. I fell for her clean soul. And i asked her out for coffee.
Tell us about the coffee date...
Vivek: I was late, but she saw me and gave me a beaming smile. I saw that she had the most amazing smile and teeth. That was the moment. I said to myself: This girl is the right girl for me.
Divyanka: I started assessing him, his care was so terrific and he is one of the few Indians who respect women and share responsibilities equally.
What is impressive here Vivek is that you wanted to marry her. Most people of day tell you even after 3 years in their relationship: Dekhte hain, sochenge, we are working it out.
Vivek: My last few years have lacked clarity. I wanted to sort out my life. I wanted to make my life secure. I didn't have the time and inclination to date anybody.
Divyanka: Even I was looking for someone whom I could give my everything- and vice versa. Woh kehte hain na- ek ho jaana? That's what I wanted. Confused hoke ghumte raho, aakhir kab tak? Agar shuru mein wavelength nahin jam rahi hai, toh kyun lambe time tak koshish kar rahe ho, woh nahin aane wala hai'? Every couple should just sit down and relish each other's virtues and ignore the flaws.
How did the parents react?
Divyanka: I used to be the impression that I am a renowned TV actress and anybody would be happy to have me as their bahu. Lekin aisa nahin hua. Honestly, I was very surprised but quite liked that. His family didn't want a heroine, they wanted a girl joh parivaar ko baandh ke rakhe. They had a 3-hour conversation with me, aur Vivek wahan par nahin tha.
Vivek: My last few years have lacked clarity. I wanted to sort out my life. I wanted to make my life secure. I didn't have the time and inclination to date anybody.
Divyanka: Even I was looking for someone whom I could give my everything- and vice versa. Woh kehte hain na- ek ho jaana? That's what I wanted. Confused hoke ghumte raho, aakhir kab tak? Agar shuru mein wavelength nahin jam rahi hai, toh kyun lambe time tak koshish kar rahe ho, woh nahin aane wala hai'? Every couple should just sit down and relish each other's virtues and ignore the flaws.
How did the parents react?
Divyanka: I used to be the impression that I am a renowned TV actress and anybody would be happy to have me as their bahu. Lekin aisa nahin hua. Honestly, I was very surprised but quite liked that. His family didn't want a heroine, they wanted a girl joh parivaar ko baandh ke rakhe. They had a 3-hour conversation with me, aur Vivek wahan par nahin tha.
Vivek: I was pacing the floor outside the room and even tried to overhear the conversation.
What if they had said 'No' to your choice?
Vivek: I would've gotten them around. I was confident about Divyanka and our relationship.
What if they had said 'No' to your choice?
Vivek: I would've gotten them around. I was confident about Divyanka and our relationship.
Divyanka: Even my parents wanted someone who would really love me. Vivek was also interviewed by my parents.
Vivek: Interviewed? I was grilled! But i scored- and how!
Divyanka: So proud of you, Vivek.
Do you'll discuss work a lot?
Vivek: I value Divyanka's feedback on my work.
Divyanka: (Looks admiringly at him).
Is she really honest with you?
Vivek: She is not blunt but I can read between the lines. She puts across her opinion very nicely. For example, she won't say 'Rubbish', she would say 'You could've approached it in a different way'
Do you'll discuss work a lot?
Vivek: I value Divyanka's feedback on my work.
Divyanka: (Looks admiringly at him).
Is she really honest with you?
Vivek: She is not blunt but I can read between the lines. She puts across her opinion very nicely. For example, she won't say 'Rubbish', she would say 'You could've approached it in a different way'
Divyanka. That's because I have been where he is. I know how it is. There's also this notion that I may have given a push to Vivek's career. Can I recommend myself? No, I cannot. Then how can I recommend Vivek? I have spent raddi to feed my pet dog. I have gone though tough times in my early days. I was hand-to-mouth. Above all, every channel monitors the feedback on every character so closely and people are ousted. Why only characters, even shows are pulled off air if and when they don't work.
Vivek: Recommendation to aajkal films mein bhi nahin chalta.
One thing you'll want to change about each other?
Divyanka: Meri taraf se kuch bhi nahin, he is super.
One thing you'll want to change about each other?
Divyanka: Meri taraf se kuch bhi nahin, he is super.
Vivek: Ask her this after 2 years.
Divyanka: (Laughs) No, he is really a very good human being. He is one of those trare guys who doesn't have an ego.
Vivek: I want her to get more sleep, she doesn't take care of her health.
Babies? They might apply brakes on Divyanka's rampage on Indian television...
Divyanka: It's not about the rampage. I can work with a fracture, slip disc, and even a baby in my womb. But we still need to go for our honeymoon. We need to explore our romantic lives.
Babies? They might apply brakes on Divyanka's rampage on Indian television...
Divyanka: It's not about the rampage. I can work with a fracture, slip disc, and even a baby in my womb. But we still need to go for our honeymoon. We need to explore our romantic lives.
Vivek: Let's travel a bit, baad mein sochenge.
Current address?
We are staying in Malad for now, but we will soon shift to a much more spacious space in Goregaon. Kaam-jhaam chal raha hai.
So yeah, there's a lot more that happened in those 65 minutes, And we shall bring you that on Saturday as well. Keep watching this space. PICTURE ABHI BAAKI HAI, MERE DOST.
So yeah, there's a lot more that happened in those 65 minutes, And we shall bring you that on Saturday as well. Keep watching this space. PICTURE ABHI BAAKI HAI, MERE DOST.
Image Source: Manav Manglani & facebook/DivyankaTripathiOfficialPage