How I Met My Partner: Rohitashv Gour Says Destiny Brought Him And Rekha Together During A Play Rehearsal, Leading To A Beautiful, Lasting Real-Life Love Story
Actor Rohitashv Gour, who has a tongue twister of a name, is known for his tongue-in-cheek humour in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! He has been stapled to this immensely popular family comedy show for more than 10 years now. While on the small screen he plays a husband smitten by the neighbour’s wife, off screen Rohitashv has given no reason for his wife Rekha to complain. A real-life love story… without hiccups!
Q. When and how did you meet your wife, Rekha?
A. I met Rekha in Mumbai during a play by IPTA. She was the dress designer for the play. At that time, she was working at Tata Hospital, and after finishing her job at 5 p.m., she would be there for the rehearsal for IPTA. That’s where I met her for the first time. Slowly, things moved in a direction we never expected. Destiny ensured we married.
Q. What was your initial reaction when you met her?
A. I was genuinely happy. I had always wanted to marry someone who was independent and had a stable job. Rekha was working on cancer research. I felt like, “Okay, I can focus on my work, and the responsibilities at home will also be shared.” In fact, when we bought a house together, she was the one who paid most of the loan installments in the beginning.
Q. What are the qualities that attracted you to her?
A. Rekha is a very genuine and family-oriented person. Both of us belong to middle-class families and believe in simple living and strong values.
Q. When did you realise this person was “the one”?
A. We never had unrealistic dreams. And she wasn’t materialistic. Think about it – even when my income was just 2,000 rupees, and hers was 6,000, she didn’t care. She still decided to marry me. It speaks a lot about her character.
Q. Who took the initiative to get to know each other?
A. Our friend and actor, Vineet Kumar, encouraged us to get acquainted and think seriously about marriage.
Q. Who said “I love you” first?
A. Interestingly, Rekha was the one who said "I love you" first. Later, we went on our very first date to Shimla and Manali. It was a beautiful experience. I felt like everything was being handled by a higher power.
Q. How did you propose marriage?
A. I proposed marriage to Rekha in a very straightforward way. One day she asked me, “What do you want to do in life?” And I honestly said, “Right now, I just want to get married.” She laughed and said, “Wow!”
Q. Did you’ll fight during your courtship days?
A. There were no big fights or drama. Rekha did write me a letter once. She wrote, “I’m leaving everything behind to be with you. Please understand I’m not the kind of person you can leave midway and go off with someone else. If that’s the case, then please tell me now, not later.” It was a heartfelt message.
Q. Who apologises first after a fight?
A. I do.
Q. Do you give career advice to each other?
A. She also gives me a lot of career advice. Even now, she says, “If you keep doing only Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, you’ll grow old doing the same thing. Try something new!” She suggested I freelance after Bhabiji so that I can get more work. Even for interviews, she tells me, “Don’t say this, don’t say that.”
Q. Who is more possessive?
A. Rekha is more possessive. I believe in giving space and having trust in the relationship.
Q. Who is more short-tempered?
A. She has a short temper, while I’m usually calm.
Q. Who is the spendthrift?
A. Neither of us is a spendthrift. We both are careful with money.
Q. Who is the cleanliness freak?
A. I am.
Q. How has the relationship changed from the time you both were girlfriend-boyfriend to husband-wife to being parents?
A. Responsibilities increased, and we began to understand life better. New lives have become part of our journey. The life we have brought into the world depends on both of us.
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