Simple wedding for Ratan Rajput

So after all the hype, you did a Rakhi Sawant by only getting engaged on the reality show. Will you marry Abhinav?

Why a Rakhi Sawant? We aren't similar, but yes, when it comes to our wedding decision I think we have our funda right - we live for ourselves and don't do things to please others and I feel all girls should be like us. I was not going to marry because others wanted me to - that would have just made some news for a night.

People also said that I was doing this for money but I think I did the right thing. I felt that Abhinav and I should get engaged to get to know each other. We are both taking time off the camera to see if we can understand each other. I can't tell you a date but I can say that the wedding when it happens, will be a simple one. For now, the good news is, that Abhinav has started a new job in Delhi and I shall be going there on August 12 to meet him as it's his birthday then.

I wanted a tall husband: Ratan Rajput | Interview After marriage

TV actress Ratan Rajput chose software engineer Abhinav Sharma as her life partner because he not only fulfilled all her criteria - and he is very tall. 

"He fitted my picture of the proper mate. Also, I wanted a tall husband because I am not that tall. I'm proud to say my fiance is over six feet tall," said Ratan 

Excerpts from the interview:

Q: Getting married on television? Isn't it weird?

A: Aren't the lives of all celebrities abnormal? We make news for sensationalism. If my relative dies in the village, no one writes about it. But if I decide to marry on camera, it makes news... Even if I decided to get married off camera, people would still be skeptical. At least now I can claim that the whole process of choosing a life partner happened in full public view. 

Q: Do you think such a swayamvar marriage can work in this day and age?

A: See, whether it is love marriage or an arranged marriage, whether it works or not depends on the two individuals. I agree a wedding decided on television would be a tough task for an ordinary girl. But for a celebrity the extraordinary is normal. 

Q: Will you be able to see this unconventional marriage through?

A: Of course! I am determined to see it through. I realise the same swayamvar earlier ended on an unfortunate note. I am quite certain I will see it through. 

Q: You are referring to Rakhi Sawant's fiasco marriage?

A: Yes, I don't want to defend Rakhi. But I do think it was better she realised she was making a mistake and called off the marriage. No point in making the wrong move. That's why I've got engaged and will now take time to understand my fiance. I want to sort out all the differences between me and Abhinav before we marry.

Q: Why did you select Abhinav?

A: He fitted my picture of the proper mate. I wanted a groom who was sensible, intelligent and job-holder. He supported me throughout the show. I also like his family. Also, I wanted a tall husband because I am not that tall. I'm proud to say my fiance is over six feet tall. 

Q: When are you getting married?

A: Let me enjoy this period before the wedding. It isn't as if we'll start living together. I'm not that liberal. But yes we'll visit each other's homes. Truly, life on camera is over for me and Abhinav. Now begins our real life together without a screenplay, choreographer or director. We are from two different cities. I want to spend some time with him. I am a public figure. I want him to get used to my lifestyle. 

Q: What did your parents from Patna have to say about their daughter's strange selection of a partner?

A: They're a very simple down-to-earth folks. They've never been on camera. They're happy for me. My parents met Abhinav. My journey from Patna to the soap Agle Janam Moke Bitiya Hi Kijo is like a dream. It's been a beautiful journey. Three of us friends had come from Patna to Mumbai to realise our dreams. Now we live separately, but very close by.

Q: There was a startling makeover from the soap to Swayamvar?

A: (Laughs) I wore whatever my designer told me. It isn't as if I didn't wear shorts before. I did. But I'm conservative in dress and conduct. 

Q: Any plans of acting in films?

A: I can only dream. Producers have to plan. So far I only wanted to make my parents happy by getting married and settling down. I'm half-way there. I'll continue acting after marriage if I can. 

Q: The whole thing is a bit unreal, no?

A: I love it. It's a beautiful feeling. Even on the show Abhinav and I were being ourselves. Now only the cameras are gone.

Ratan Rajput selects Abhinav Sharma in Swayamvar Season 3 - Ratan Ka Rishta

Television actress Ratan Rajput has chosen Abhinav Sharma to be her significant other in Swayamvar Season 3 - Ratan Ka Rishta, though one should not expect news of the couple getting married anytime soon.

26 year old Abhinav Sharma is a software engineer based in Delhi and the in-love couple have decided to get engaged, and plan on spend more time getting to know each other better before committing to the institution of marriage.

Ratan Rajput who is popularly known by her screen name Laali in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, had always said that she was not sure if she would marry on screen, nevertheless, Ratan had received 54,863 wedding proposals and the show started with 16 prospective grooms vying for her love.

In the finale of Swayamvar Ratan Rajput, dressed in complete bridal getup, picked Abhinav over Deepak Pandit of Jammu and Anupam Singh Kushwah from Poland.

"The kind of life partner I had dreamt of... Abhinav fits into it. During the show we, have discussed about leading a simple life and how would we be able to manage. So we have decided to just get engaged and spend sometime together and will get married in some time," said Ratan.

"Ratan has taken this decision for me. We had discussed this before during the show and Ratan understands my situation. We are engaged," chimed in Abhinav.

So comes to end another season on Swayamvar, now we will see if Ratan goes the Rakhi way and moves on from Abhinav Sharma even before the next season of Swayamvar is announced.

Ratan Rajput’s Rs 2 crore Ka Rishta

Despite the disappointing ratings, Ratan Ka Rishta will make Ratan Rajput richer by over Rs 2 crore. That’s irrespective of whether she waltzes off into the sunset with a husband or not. 

The whopping amount she gets is her fee for participating in the show. Ratan’s quest for the perfect match began on May 30 with 16 “eligible” bachelors lined up. Now, five weeks later, it’s time for Ratan to choose her groom in the show’s finale on Sunday. The three contenders are: Deepak Pandit from Jammu, Anupam Singh from MP who is currently based in Poland and Delhi boy Abhinav Sharma. All three are software professionals. Deepak is said to be the front runner in the race to win Ratan’s heart and he’ll probably be the lucky guy who gets the swayamvar mala. “Ratan appears to have a penchant for Deepak and it’s highly likely that he will be her swayamvar man,” says a source in SOL India, which produced the show. However, a big question mark hovers around the marriage bit. Will Ratan follow Rahul Mahajan’s example? 

Highly unlikely. In fact, as the title of the show’s third season suggests, it will end with an engagement and, like Rakhi Sawant, Ratan will take her time to decide about marriage. “She will choose her guy but it’s doubtful whether there will be any wedding in the finale. Ratan is keen on getting to know Deepak better. But she is in no hurry to tie the knot,” says a source. Ratan has given enough indication of this. The three top contestants are middle-class boys with average looks which explains her reluctance to marry any of them. “She wants to continue with her career for at least a couple of years, if not more, and none of the three have even a remote connection with showbiz and the glamour world,” adds the source. Probably Ratan Ka Rishta would not have happened had the channel not put the promos on air in December. Being a personality-driven show, the channel’s new owner Turner was not too happy with the choice of Ratan. But since the promos were already on air, Imagine was compelled to go ahead with the show.

No one can force Ratan for marrying on screen!

One big question that is on everyone's mind is that whether Ratan Rajput will marry on screen or get engaged? "I can't say anything right now.?

I can't make any commitments like Rakhi or Rahul did earlier. It all depends if I actually get my man on the show; if not, I just might not get married at all here. No one can force me to do anything on the show, not even the channel. I am not bound by any such clause that I have to do this," she clarifies.

I can't make any commitments like Rakhi or Rahul did earlier. It all depends if I actually get my man on the show; if not, I just might not get married at all here. No one can force me to do anything on the show, not even the channel. I am not bound by any such clause that I have to do this," she clarifies.

And while Ratan might not be sure of the dulha, she is definitely sure of the shaadi ke celebrations. "See, I am from Patna and all my friends and family members are there only, so, the celebrations of my wedding will happen with great dhoom dhaam their. Shaadi wahan hogi ya nahi ye nahi pata, but celebrations toh zaroor honge wahan!" she smiles.

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And while Ratan might not be sure of the dulha, she is definitely sure of the shaadi ke celebrations. "See, I am from Patna and all my friends and family members are there only, so, the celebrations of my wedding will happen with great dhoom dhaam their. Shaadi wahan hogi ya nahi ye nahi pata, but celebrations toh zaroor honge wahan!" she smiles.

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Rajput is set to get married on her swayamvar, Ratan ka Rishta. So, will she actually tie the knot or will she do a Rakhi Sawant at the end of it all? TOI spoke to the actress, who is gearing up for her big moment...

Why did you agree for a swayamvar?

Har ladki ki iccha hoti hai ki uska swayamvar ho aur usse uska sapno ka rajkumar mil jaye. This is not my decision alone, I have my family's consent for this.

What qualities are you looking for in your man?

I want my husband to be loving and caring. He should understand the child in me and be able to understand every situation and deal with it in a mature manner.

Why is it that none of the 16 prospective grooms are from your state or hometown?

I did not select the grooms after seeing their states or where they belong to. I am not marrying the state but just the man.

Do you feel with so many options, it might be difficult for you to choose?

There is bound to be some confusion, but then hopefully the best man will emerge.

In the first season Rakhi claimed to get married, but ended up with a broken engagement. What should we expect out of this show?

I am going to marry the man I choose. Period. I understand the gravity of the institution of marriage. The decision has to be mutual. I am not making any claims here but what people need to know is that it won't be just any other day, there will be two families involved in this.

Will you work even after marriage?

I hope my partner allows me to because I really love doing this. It's my work that has brought me so far, I cannot go anywhere else. I think both of us will have to make adjustments, if need be.

What is more important for you— surat or seerat?

Surat poori zindagi nahi rehti par aapki seerat aapka saath nahi chodti.

But just in case you do not find anyone suitable for yourself, then?

Please! Shubh shubh bolo...

Source: TOI

Celebrating Ratan’s mehndi

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Television actor Mona Singh, Supriya Pilgaonkar and many others will dance on bride-to-be Ratan Rajput’s mehndi ceremony in Ratan Ka Rishta on Imagine TV.

Mona will perform on folk numbers like Resham Ka Rumaal and Holia. “I love the tracks that I will perform on and I am really looking forward for Ratan’s mehndi ceremony. I am sure she will take the right decision and I wish her all the very best,” says Mona.