One thinks that “And they lived happily ever after” happens only in fables. But actor Ektaa (Aarti Bahl) is deeply in love with her actor husband, Mohnish, who loves her equally if not more. She describes herself as God’s child.
Aarti was renamed Ektaa by Dev Anand who launched her opposite Aamir in Awwal Number (1990). In a world where divorces are as common as Botox after 50, here is an alliance that encourages you to believe in the institution of marriage. Q.
When did you meet Mohnish? A. I met Mohnish when we were doing a movie, Shudra. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t get released.
Q. What was your reaction when you saw Mohnish? A. I thought he was a spoiled, stuck-up South Bombay boy.
He arrived in a very fancy car, accompanied by his (spot) boy and a well-dressed chauffeur. I told my assistant, “Don’t put my chair next to his while we’re shooting together.” I later found out that he told his man (who had previously worked with his mother, Nutan), “I wish she was my girlfriend.
” But when I got to know him, I realised I was wrong all along. He is a thorough gentleman. A post shared by The Free Press Journal (@freepressjournal) Q.
Who played Cupid? A. Nobody. I believe in the saying: Marriages are made in heaven.
Q. What are the qualities that attracted you to him? A. Good looks, good looks, good looks.
I was too young to consider anything beyond that. Besides, as I told you earlier, he was a thorough gentleman and very humble. And a superb co-actor.
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