Exclusive! Raqesh Bapat & Shamita Shetty: We are still getting used to having another person around in our lives

Post their Bigg Boss stint, Raqesh Bapat and Shamita Shetty have become one of the most talked-about couples in showbiz. In an exclusive chat together, the actor-couple spoke about finding love and being together. Excerpts:

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Shamita: To be honest, when we entered the house, we didn’t expect to find someone. We were not even looking to get into any relationship. But as we got to know each other, we kind of understood that we wanted to explore something solid outside the house too. Once we came out, we realised that we really wanted to take this forward, and got to know each other better.

Raqesh: For me, her soul shined as bright as a star. That is when I knew that this was something I would really like to explore. Probably she is someone I wanted to be with as a partner and as a friend.

Shamita: Raqesh is a great guy. He is someone who has a very good understanding of life. He is easy to be with, which is definitely an important factor for me. So far, we are going good, and I would want to leave it at that right now.

Raqesh: For me, she is not Shamita Shetty; she is an individual. I feel a sense of substance in her and she is someone who is very clear about her thoughts. She is a loyalist and she will stand by you, no matter what.

Shamita: Apart from being grounded, Raqesh is someone with who I can talk to about anything. He is a very good listener and we don’t find that quality in a lot of men. I feel comfortable enough to share anything with him. It is a very good quality to have and it makes me feel secure.

Raqesh: She said it correctly that we can talk to each other about anything. She is a great friend to me. We are not a mushy couple but we communicate to make our foundation strong. I can talk to her without any filter.

Shamita: I react faster than Raqesh and it bothers me sometimes. He has his own way of handling things. So I think that is where we have a little bit of conflict, but I feel with time it will be all okay. He still has to know me a lot. We are two different people and only on a few basic points do we clash. I have got into a relationship after a very long time so I am not used to having a person around.

Raqesh: Shamita likes to keep things in order. By mistake, if I put my wet feet on the bathroom mat, even if I cannot see a mark, she can see it. I have to really be on guard. I have been living alone for quite some time and I am messy. But yes, with time, it will be fine.

In an interview with us previously Raqesh had shared, "Whatever decision is taken, it will be taken by both of us and with a clear mind. It is important that we spend time together because I agree with her that we haven’t got much time to spend together to gauge things. So, let’s hope for the best."