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Being unsure about each other in BB OTT to now publicly displaying affection; Shamita Shetty-Raqesh Bapat prove they are madly in love

etimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 2, 2022, 13:15 IST
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Being unsure about each other in BB OTT to now publicly displaying affection; Shamita Shetty-Raqesh Bapat prove they are madly in love

Shamita Shetty and Raqesh Bapat is another couple of the entertainment world that started their journey in the Bigg Boss house. They met during their Bigg Boss OTT stint and have come a long way even after spending most of their time apart. Nowadays, they are grabbing eyeballs with their PDA. As they steal hearts with their ‘cute love’ here’s a look at their love story:

Read more: Couple alert! Raqesh Bapat carries birthday girl Shamita Shetty in his arms, actress blushes

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Beginning of ‘ShaRa’

Romance sparked between Shamita and Raqesh when they played together as partners in Bigg Boss OTT. They grew close together as they spent most of their time together and formed a deep understanding of each other. With their growing fondness, Shamita and Raqesh began a journey ahead apart from the game in BB.

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Confessions followed

With a little more time spent together, Shamita and Raqesh realised their feelings for each other. It was Shamita, who confessed her love first on the show during her conversation with Neha Bhasin. Meanwhile, Raqesh kept it to himself for a long time until they patched up after a huge misunderstanding. It was then that they openly confessed to being in ‘love’ with each other.

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Flirting, hugs and kisses

Way ahead into each other, Shamita and Raqesh were seen getting close in Bigg Boss OTT. from sharing hearty embraces, making up after fights with kisses and flirting around day and night, their mushiness got evident as they spent more time together. Moreover, a moment wherein Shamita asked Raqesh to apologise to her with a kiss made headlines then.

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Ups and downs in ShaRa’s journey

No love story is complete without the couple going through a rough patch, and so, was the case with Shamita and Raqesh. Time ahead, they also went through their shares of ups and downs owing to a few misunderstandings that cropped up between them. Their growing fights were witnessed on national TV. However, the fights seem to have only brought the two closer.

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Love approved by families

While the world witnessed their love, so did their families. Shamita and Raqesh’s feelings for each other were acknowledged by their respective families when they visited the Bigg Boss house. While no one said much about it, their respective family member’s words for them spoke all about their approval.

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Relationship or no relationship

While their feelings were evident to everyone who watched them together, Raqesh and Shamita didn’t commit to each other in the Bigg Boss OTT house. Their unsurety about where their bond will land up in the outside world was quite evident. To not let things go in an unsaid direction, the couple decided to see how things go ahead after the show.

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Stepping out with each other

A new phase started for Raqesh and Shamita soon after Bigg Boss OTT. Getting spotted together, going on dates, spending quality time at home, social media posts for each other and a lot more. They did it all before Shamita decided to enter Bigg Boss 15 as a contestant.

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The miss you phase

Shamita entered the Bigg Boss 15 house while Raqesh was outside and so began the phase where they missed each other’s presence. Shamita was often seen talking about Raqesh and expressing that she misses him in BB15. meanwhile, Raqesh’s posts for her revealed that he went through the same.

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ShaRa’s awaited reunion

Shamita experienced the happiest moment ever in the Bigg Boss 15 house when Raqesh entered. Her joy to see him there knew no bounds and it was an emotional moment to watch for all their fans too. But their journey together this time in the show was short-lived as Raqesh had to leave unannounced owing to his health. Shamita even had a major breakdown when she learnt that he won’t return.

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Support like no other

While Shamita played the game and survived times in the Bigg Boss 15 house, Raqesh showed his unconditional support for her from outside. His tweets and posts for her expressed all his love in an unsaid way. Moreover, he stood up and openly spoke up for Shamita when Tejasswi Prakash accused her of trying to get close to Karan Kundrra. Not just this, but Raqesh even brought this matter up during the Bigg Boss 15 finale.

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Shamita’s uncertainty

After being away for a long time, doubts cropped up in Shamita’s mind about her relationship with Raqesh. During BB15, she once expressed that she wonders if Raqesh is still her boyfriend. Later, she even asked if ‘Raqesh is still her boyfriend’ during a video call with her mother Sunanda Shetty.

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When they finally met

Raqesh and Shamita finally met each other on the day of the Bigg Boss 15 finale. It was for the first time that both of them were seen openly confessing their love on national TV. They were clicked together outside the sets after the finale too. And, their PDA became a highlight of the moment. Raqesh was seen kissing Shamita as she posed for pictures. Soon after, they walked out hand in hand.

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The language of love

Confessions, PDA and surprises are unending for Shamita and Raqesh now. Their uninhibited expression of love is winning the hearts of fans. They were recently spotted together and Raqesh couldn’t keep himself from planting kisses on Shamita’s cheeks. Moreover, his birthday post for Shamita spoke volumes about his love for her. The latest picture of them with Shamita in Raqesh’s arms is garnering much love from fans too.

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