{
  "id": 2726067,
  "title": "Zayed Khan says wife Malaika Parekh’s ‘daring’ made him fall harder: Why chemistry alone isn’t enough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/zayed-khan-says-wife-malaika-parekhs-daring-made-him-fall-harder-why",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/feelings/zayed-khan-school-romance-story-malaika-parekh-10624981/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zayed Khan and his wife Malaika Parekh, once high school sweethearts, share a love story that began with bold actions. When Malaika made the first move, Zayed was taken aback, but her boldness caught his attention. In an interview with Zoom Spotlight, Zayed recounted his feelings for Malaika, saying, \"I just walked past her, because I didn't believe she could say hi to me.\" It took him three months to muster the courage to approach her. Their relationship was not solely based on physical attraction but also on Malaika's gutsy personality and emotional maturity, which Zayed found irresistible. Psychologist Shruti Padhye emphasizes that while initial chemistry is important, emotional compatibility and shared values are crucial for a lasting relationship.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Zayed Khan fell for Malaika Parekh due to her bold actions.",
    "Malaika's gutsy personality and emotional maturity attracted Zayed.",
    "Psychologist Shruti Padhye stresses emotional compatibility as key to lasting relationship."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Malaika Parekh's bold approach not only won Zayed Khan over but also set a foundation for their relationship that went beyond physical attraction to emotional maturity and compatibility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Zayed Khan says wife Malaika Parekh’s ‘daring’ made him fall harder: Why chemistry alone isn’t enough",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/zayed-khan-says-wife-malaika-parekhs-daring-made-him-fall-harder-why-2727556",
        "published": "2026-08-23T05:30:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}