"Hiten always makes the first move to apologise"

Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani are one of tellywood's most loved celeb couples. They first met for the shoot of a commercial and later on, they were cast together in serials like Kkutumb and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi where their reel romance translated into real-life romance! It's been two years to their marriage and they can still easily pass off as newly weds. In fact, their chemistry and tuning is very much evident in Nach Balliye 2, which is currently helping them garner public votes! Anil Merani caught up with Hiten-Gauri for a quick tete-e-tete to find out the secret to their enduring romance! You had a two year long courtship, did you agree to Hiten's proposal easily? Gauri: No I really made him sweat! He had to go through the entire tried and tested formula of wining, dinning and giving flowers. He also made repeated requests for marriage and finally I had pity on him and said yes (laughs). Hiten: Yes, it was not an easy ride for me. But imagine if she had consented quickly, there would have been no fun in courting her! I am a traditional guy, who believes that one must keep pursing his love, till she says yes. Since this is Hiten's second marriage, Gauri were you uncomfortable with that? Gauri: See it would have been a a problem, if he had not told me. The fact is I am liberal and broad minded. My only fear was about whether my folks would accept him; which after some cajoling, they finally did. Was there any fear of taking the plunge for the second time? Hiten: No. See marriage is about compatibility, which Gauri and me share big time. It has also been two years of marriage. Have you ever thought of starting a family? Both: See a decision to start a family is not something which can be taken in haste. One needs to take into various factors like career and time. Hence, post NB 2 when we have the time, we will surely give it a serious thought. How important is space for both of you? Gauri: Very important for me but not for Hiten. He loves to be in the company of people, while I often feel the need to withdraw into my personal corner. But having said that after marriage, I literally had to throw Hiten out of the house to meet his friends. I told him 'please don't ignore them as then you might lose company of friends which you need'. Who makes the first move to patch up after a miya-biwi ruffle? Gauri: It's him. Hiten is always the first one to come forward and say sorry. So sweet na? Hiten: What's wrong in apologizing? Tiffs happen in all marriages. Why let your ego spoil such a beautiful relationship? Does Hiten cook? Gauri: Good God, no! I don't want my kitchen to look like a disaster zone. That's one place in our house, where his entry is barred. Hiten: Yes baba, I admit that I can't cook for nuts. But then at times I do make nice tea and boiled eggs for Gauri early in the morning. It's the thought that counts more than the action (laughs). She's a very good cook and I simply adore the fish curry she makes. Does Hiten buy you clothes? Gauri: What, shopping for me! I have to buy for him too! I don't trust his style. Hiten: See the reason she shops for me is that firstly, I don't have time and secondly, I trust her dressing sense implicitly. As for shopping for her goes, when we go out together, and I spot an outfit, which I think will suit her, we buy it. I don't believe in giving gifts, just for sake of it! So Gauri, what is the best gift you have given your hubby? Gauri: My self! What can be so important than me? One very good quality about your partner. Gauri: He's very honest and straight forward. Hiten: She is caring and loving. One trait of your partner that you can't stand? Gauri: He simply can't keep his things in the right place. But then it's a guy thing! Hiten: She should learn to control her temper. One character played by your partner that you like the most. Hiten: Gauri in Kutumb Gauri: Karan in Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Which destination would be your ideal romantic vacation? Both: Working in daily soaps hardly leaves you with time for yourself. So how do we plan a vacation? But if given a chance, we surely will go for a nice romantic getaway to either Sri Lanka or Maldives. We love isolated beaches.