{
  "id": 13148368,
  "title": "Actor Rajeev Siddhartha on Kirti Kulhari: How their love story began by chance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/actor-rajeev-siddhartha-on-kirti-kulhari-how-their-love-story-began",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T15:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/actor-rajeev-siddhartha-kirti-kulhari-love-story-chance-expert-10904403/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Rajeev Siddhartha reminisced about his relationship with actress Kirti Kulhari, whom he initially met during the filming of their OTT series Four More Shots Please! However, their bond grew significantly later. The two barely interacted while working together, as the last scene was shot on a beach where she expressed she wouldn't return to work with him. Their paths crossed again when they sat together on a flight, sparking conversation that eventually led to their realization they enjoyed each other's company. Rajeev expressed this in a conversation on Deepak Pareek's YouTube podcast.\n\nRelationship expert Delnna Rrajesh highlighted that while attraction and chemistry can draw people together, genuine enjoyment of each other's company is a fundamental foundation of a relationship. Conversation allows individuals to explore attributes such as humor, curiosity, values, emotional intelligence, and worldview. Consistency in behavior and communication is crucial, as it helps build trust and reliability over time. Shared values play a significant role in determining long-term compatibility, as fundamental differences in lifestyle, career aspirations, and family plans may eventually become apparent.\n\nDelnna emphasized the importance of maintaining individuality within a relationship. Healthy love fosters closeness without demanding self-erasure, allowing both partners to retain friendships, ambitions, and independent opinions. As people evolve over time, a strong relationship must accommodate growth and change. Reciprocity is also vital, as relationships are rarely perfectly balanced every day. One partner may carry more emotional labor during challenging periods, but persistent one-sidedness can lead to exhaustion. Ultimately, character, compatibility, consistency, reciprocity, and respect are key factors that shape the trajectory of a relationship beyond initial attraction and chemistry.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Actor Rajeev Siddhartha on Kirti Kulhari: How their love story began by chance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/actor-rajeev-siddhartha-on-kirti-kulhari-how-their-love-story-began-13151033",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:30:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}