Do TV stars hide their marriages because it affects their stardom and fan base?
Do TV stars hide their marriages because it affects their stardom and fan base?
I don’t think people care
if I am married or not. They will either like or not
like my work
—Actor Barun Sobti
What do TV actors Angad Hasija, Mahhi Vij, Jay Bhanushali, Sara Khan and
Ali Merchant have in common? They all hid their marriages from their
fans and the media. The new trend among television stars today is to
keep their marriage under wraps.
if I am married or not. They will either like or not
like my work
—Actor Barun Sobti
Angad Hasija
Many aren’t aware that Barun Sobti, of Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam
Doon, is married. Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali were dating for two years
when rumours of them being secretly married came about, which they
denied. However, early this year, they had a proper engagement and a
low-key marriage ceremony, putting an end to rumours. Sara Khan of
Bidaai fame hid her marriage to Ali Merchant and later got married to
him in a dramatic fashion on the TV show Bigg Boss Season 4. But before
that, Ali’s parents had reportedly revealed that they were already
married. Angad Hasija of Bidaai fame broke the news of his marriage only
after his debut show became a hit. Pulkit Samrat hid his marriage
before his debut film released.
What is the reason for keeping marriage a secret? Actors believe that marriage means losing out on their fan following and feel their careers might also be affected as they wouldn’t be considered young enough to play lead roles. Most prefer to reveal their marital status only after achieving great success. Ask Barun why he hid his marriage and he explains, “I never hid it, no one asked me about it. Whenever I am asked about my wife, I comment. But I don’t like talking much about my personal life.”
So does he believe that a marital status can affect a TV star’s
fan base? “I don’t think people care if I am married or not. They will
either like or not like my work,” answers Barun.
Producer Rajan Shahi agrees, saying, “TV stars are foolish if they think their fans care if they are married or not. All TV shows revolve around marriage. But perhaps they want to keep their personal lives private.” He adds that he had scolded Angad when he learnt that the actor was married. “I told him that his image would get better if people knew he was a family man.” Angad reasons, “I was only 22 when I got married. I was making my career and my wife, who totally supported me said, ‘introduce me to your friends when you achieve success’. Thankfully, my first show, Bidaai, was a hit.”
Rubina Dialik and Avinash Sachdev, Mohit Sehgal and Sanaya Irani,
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput are other examples of TV stars
who are rumoured to be married but claim to be dating. Ankita says she
gets irked with questions on her marriage. “We have been open about our
relationship, but it bugs me when people constantly ask about my
marriage or suggest I am already married. It hurts my family. Marriage
is a big thing and when I’ll do it, I will announce it to the whole
world,” says Ankita.
Producer Rajan Shahi agrees, saying, “TV stars are foolish if they think their fans care if they are married or not. All TV shows revolve around marriage. But perhaps they want to keep their personal lives private.” He adds that he had scolded Angad when he learnt that the actor was married. “I told him that his image would get better if people knew he was a family man.” Angad reasons, “I was only 22 when I got married. I was making my career and my wife, who totally supported me said, ‘introduce me to your friends when you achieve success’. Thankfully, my first show, Bidaai, was a hit.”
Rubina Dialik and Avinash Sachdev, Mohit Sehgal and Sanaya Irani,
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput are other examples of TV stars
who are rumoured to be married but claim to be dating. Ankita says she
gets irked with questions on her marriage. “We have been open about our
relationship, but it bugs me when people constantly ask about my
marriage or suggest I am already married. It hurts my family. Marriage
is a big thing and when I’ll do it, I will announce it to the whole
world,” says Ankita.
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