TV actors who met their soulmates at dance class

Ruslaan met his long-time girlfriend (and now, wife) Nirali at a dance class nine years ago. He says, “I was training to be a Bollywood actor and was paired with Nirali. We shared an intense chemistry and passion. Later on, we got to know each other and I realised there was a great connect. Dance got me instantly attracted to her and after that, I fell in love.”
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Jankee and Nakuul Mehta
Actor Nakuul Mehta met his wife Jankee at a dance academy.She was in the senior batch and he’d watch her dance. He eventually broke the ice and started dancing with her. They participated in several dance classes together before they finally got married. Nakuul says, “Dancing helps start conversations faster with an individual you’re attracted to. When you are so passionate about dancing, you feel happy when you find someone who is an equally passionate dancer.”
Smilie Suri and Vineet Bangera
Smilie joined fiancé Vineet’s dance class during a break and realised that she had never found a person so dedicated to his art. She says, “I love this whole technique of ‘lead and follow’ where the boy leads and you follow. It gives you a sense of security, protection and belonging as you dance together. I loved the way he led me through each dance move and that brought me closer to him.”
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Vinod and Raksha Thakur
Reality show artist Vinod owns a dance academy and it is here that Raksha fell in love with him. She used to come to learn dancing at the academy. She was attracted to Vinod after she saw him dance inspite of being physically challenged. They ran away from home and tied the knot in 2012.
Riddhima and Saurabh Raaj Jain
Saurabh feels that dance helps you connect with your own self, leading to a realisation that you are in a great state of mind and more open to the ways of the world. Saurabh met his wife Riddhima at a dance class seven years back, where they used to learn jazz dancing. Saurabh says, “I really liked the way she moved to the music. I looked forward to seeing her everyday and one day, I got the chance to dance with her. Her rhythm and her sense of style got me interested in the first place.” They tied the knot in 2010.
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