MUMBAI: TV reality shows are often not real. They have some scripted love tales and sob stories to keep the audience hooked and boost TRPs. Have a look at celebs and contestants who faked relationships on TV.
Aditya Narayan and Neha Kakkar
In season 11 of Indian Idol, Neha and Aditya pretended to be in love. Even their parents appeared on the show and gave their blessings. Their wedding date was also set and some of the rituals were also performed. The whole drama was later ended by them.
Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal
Pawandeep and Arunita were linked on Indian Idol 12. They sung love songs together and entertained the audience. When Pawantdeep was away, Arunita also confessed to missing him. However, it was all fake.
Jasleen Matharu and Anup Jalota
In the premiere episode of Bigg Boss 12, Jasleen Matharu surprised everyone when she entered the stage with Anup Jalota and claimed they were in a relationship. Their age gap stunned everyone. Even on the show, they behaved like they were in love. Once the show was over, Anup Jalota clarified that Jasleen is like his daughter, and Jasleen cleared the air by saying that they only share a 'guru-shishya' relationship.
Rakhi Sawant and Elesh Parujanwala
Rakhi Sawant's 'swayamvar' led her to get engaged to NRI Elesh Parujanwala. She even participated in Pati, Patni Aur Woh with him. Eventually the whole affair went kaput and the two soon parted ways.
Ratan Rajput and Abhinav
After Rakhi Sawant's swayamvar, it was Ratan Rajput's turn to find someone for herself. She decided to get married on the small screen in a show called 'Ratan Ka Rishta'. The actress even got engaged to contestant Abhinav. However, she never took it forward post the show and broke up with him. She reportedly stated that their stars did not match.
Sana Saeed and Dipesh Patel
In Nach Baliye 7, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai fame Sana Sayyed entered the show with Dipesh Patel. Unlike their claims, there were reports stating the two are just friends and not dating each other. Back then, a source had told TOI, "Sana is a good dancer and teaming up with Dipesh, who is a choreographer, can prove to be a win-win situation for them. In real life though, the two are just friends and not a couple."
Karan Patel and Amita Chandekar impressed everyone with their chemistry on the third season of Nach Baliye. However, once the show ended, Karan confessed himself that he wasn't in a relationship with Amita. He in fact said that they faked it to be a part of Nach.
Sara Khan and Ali Merchant
In Bigg Boss 4, Sara got closer to Ashmit Patel despite being in a committed relationship with Ali Merchant. Things changed when Ali entered the house. The two got married but it was a publicity stunt as they broke up right after the show.
Credits: TOI
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