To Start Off, were you'll dating someone while doing the show or before it?
Avinash and Rubina (Unanimous answer) No, we were both single at that time.
What was your first impression about each other?
Avinash: I always felt that she is a girl who has a fake attitude and I totally dislike such people. That is the reason why except for our shots together, I would never really stand in front of her. I wouldn't sit where she was already sitting and we would never interact.
Rubina: The first time I met him was for our first scene and the interaction was very formal. He seemed to be very arrogant, but it only gradually that you come to know about the person and I slowly came to know that he's the submissive and cool sorts.
Avinash: I also remember the time when we had gone to Vrindavan for shooting where even our rooms were next to each other and yet we never spoke, just shot. But then we went to Wai and we were made to sit in the same car. That was the first time when we interacted well.
Have you ever had past relationships? How do you think he/she is different from you other ex's?
(Rubina replied quickly before Avinash, "Yes, he must have been in to 1.....2.....4.....5.... 7...9....I don't know how many relations")
Avinash: Yea, She's right. I actually have no count of how many girls I have dated. But I never felt the same for any other girl except Rubina. I was fed up of the girls I dated, particularly because of solving their problems. I wanted someone with who I could share things and make my life better. With Rubina, my love was planned, if I may say. Maine soch liya tha, ke propose karunga aur agar yeh haan bol degi, toh shaadi karke hi chhodunga. I proposed to her on 21st Dec '08. I wanted a girl whom I could introduce to my parents without embarrassing myself; be it with regards to her dressing sense, the way she talks or the way she is. And Rubina has all her values intact.
Rubina: I had been in to 2 relations before this. But there is absolutely no comparison at all. The entire feeling is different and our relation goes much beyond love.
How did you realize that you have started falling for each other?
Avinash: The year 2008, itself was very dramatic. Rubina wasn't very sure about our relation and I believe the feeling gradually sinked in to her......
Rubina: (Continues)......Absolutely! It was on 6th Jan 2009 that I was finally sure about us. The whole thing was very magical. It's like you gradually get in to the flow. How someone arrogant can turn in to someone so beautiful to you. We started spending a lot of time together and the entire thing was very dramatic.
Which have been your best memories together?
Avinash: For me it was our Lonavala trip. Rubina had just come from Shimla and it was immediately after a day that I took her to lonavala so that she may feel at home.
Rubina: For me it's 9th Dec 2010 when he proposed to me with a ring. He almost surprised me. We had just gone out to spend and celebrate the day to Murud Jazeera beach. He climbed on one of the pavements, like you have on Marine Drives and just stood there. I stopped him as I thought he might just fall down. He proposed to me very elegantly and I was totally overwhelmed! (Gleams with a lovely smile)
So when do we hear the wedding bells ringing:
Avinash: Mera koi bharosa nahi hai, mann kiya to do saal main shaadi kar sakta hoon, ya 6 mahine main, ya kal hi........I am very unpredictable.
Rubina: Yes, Exactly, yeh na kisi gharwalon ko bulayega aur ho sakta hai mujhe bhi last moment pe hi pata chale.
Who is the boss? Who has upper hand in fights ?
The Best gifts given to each other......
Rubina: The first ever gift that he gave me was a temple that I wanted for my house; that matches the decor of my place. It holds a lot of importance in my life and I take it along with me wherever I shift. The first ring that he gave me on my birthday in 2009 is also very special. I couldn't celebrate my birthday that year so he also got me a huge card.....
(Avinash interrupts):......which was handmade. And its the only thing that I have ever made by hand till date.
Rubina: Oh yes! And it was divided in to three dimensions of Love, Concern and Responsibility which are the most important factors in any relationship. Then, the guitar that he gifted me because I am passionate about it. I don't really know how to play it well and have recently joined a class for it. Last but not the least, the solitaire that he gifted me for proposal is extremely special.
Avinash: I will start from the recent ones. Since I love travelling and clicking pictures, she gifted me this camera. Then she gifted me a trip to Thailand and Pattaya, which has some amazing destinations for parasailing, jet skiing et.al.
Rubina: And there again he gave me the liberty to shop whatever I want to. So, I shopped from the three biggest malls over there. And I actually shopped till I drop. When we returned back, we had almost three extra baggage's but since those people on flight recognized us as Dev and Radhika of Choti Bahu they didn't charge extra money from us.
Have there been any rough phases in your relations:
Avinash: Life main aap jab tak dukh nahi jheloge tab tak aapko sukh ka ehsaas nahi hoga. Not everything can be hunky dory and it shouldn't be so. Aap choti choti baaton se bhi seekhte ho and that's the essence of Life. The way you fight and deal with the matter shows your maturity level. People who know me think that I am like a kid when I fight. It's about knowing that the person is very important to you and dealing with it.
Rubina: I completely agree with what he says. We have seen our relation all these years and the sort of arguments we used to have, have changed over this time span.
What do you have to say about 'Love Aaj Kal'?
Rubina: I think people take love and their loved ones for granted these days and realize it only a little later.
Avinash: But personally, I feel that it's not all that bad as well. Even taking for granted has two sides to it. If I have immense trust in my partner, it means I take her for granted and no XYZ person can shake my belief. And it has the negative side, too, which we know, ofcourse. I take this thing in a positive way.
What do you like and dislike about each other?
Avinash: As far as liking is concerned I like her totally and there's simply nothing that I hate about her.
Rubina: I dislike it when he is lost in his I-Pad and he momentarily forgets me. Also while having lunch or dinner he all of a sudden starts pulling my cheeks.
Describe yourself as a couple......
Avinash: As a couple we are poles apart. I like night life and she loves day, I love travelling by train and she loves travelling by flight, I love partying and socializing while she doesn't.
Rubina: I would describe us as a versatile couple. We are like those balancing scales where one side is at times low and at times high, but together they are always balanced. I would say in a way, we complete each other.
What does Valentine's Day mean to you?
Rubina: For me, everyday is a Valentine's Day. You don't need a special day to express your love to your loved ones. Personally, 9th Dec is a Valentine's Day to me as there are some cherished memories.
Avinash: Exactly. And we have had so many dates that I don't even remember.
What are your Valentine's Day wishes for your readers?
Rubina: Be lovable, spread love and expect love.
Avinash: Somewhere down the line everyone knows what he/she wants in life and what kind of partner does one expect. Its just that they don't want to look in to it and unnecessarily just fool around. It's like if there's a hot girl around doesn't mean I wont pay attention to Rubina. Why waste time?
(That's more of an advice to readers than wishes........)👏
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