In recent times, Arjun Rampal – a widely known personality in Bollywood has been able to share some of his personal thoughts concerning his entire life including love affairs, marriages and divorces among other things. It is true that on The Ranveer Show Podcast fans were able to understand better what emotional experiences he went through leading to personal growth aspects for him. Born on November 26th 1972 in Jabalpur; Madhya Pradesh he has made great strides in Indian film industry for more than two decades now.
In short, Bolywood’s most wanted hero became famous just because of his good looks coupled with exceptional acting capabilities. However beneath all that glamour Arjun’s private life is also not free from griefs? His marriage which took place between 1998-2019 was nothing but one filled with ups and downs. Nonetheless, despite their divorce they still live amicably for the sake of their two daughters: Mahikaa and Myra. To put up with such emotions while still honoring each other says much about versatility as well as warmth when it comes to personality traits like love or understanding – attributes only found in mature individuals like Rampal himself.
During this talkshow session he opened out revealing that there is need for self introspection so as to become better persons – a rare glimpse at who one really is beyond the façade provided by profession alone.
Arjun Rampal marriage and divorce with Meher Jessia
Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia’s marriage lasted 1998 to 2019. The couple enjoyed over two decades filled with pleasant and unpleasant experiences. Arjun openly confesses that he got married perhaps at an early age for him. He was only 24 then, which he believes is quite young for such kind of commitments considering his current perspective. On the subject of this choice he made when young enough, he said “I was 24 when I got married; I think it’s too early.
There are so many things in life that you need to explore and grow up.” While they were together the two had moments filled with joy but there were also tough times in their relationship which lasted for more than twenty years. At times Arjun admitted that maybe getting married at that age could be his undoing; he was undoubtedly too young to marry at twenty-four (24) years old. Said he when probing into what made him choose this route as a teen: “I married at twenty-four; maybe it was too soon all things considered” It came as a surprise when Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia broke up after two decades of marriage.
Even so they had all sorts of experiences in their life together during that period. Once or twice Arjun always pointed out how marrying at such an early age could probably ruin someone’s life forever; however, right now he believes that 24 years is comparatively young to start this kind of romantic involvement with anyone else apart from parents or close relatives who really understand you well enough from childhood until adolescence (the formative years). His own words: “I chose this path because I got married at twenty-four; probably it was too early.
Despite the end of their marriage, Arjun maintains a strong relationship with Mehr. He emphasized that the split was not due to any one person’s fault but rather a culmination of various factors that led to their unhappiness. “It’s human nature to start passing the fault onto somebody else, making excuses. But the meltdown has happened because of something else. It happens because it wasn’t working out, because you’re sad and unhappy. And if you can’t look inwards and try to find more happiness, that’s when it’s going to crack and break.”
Arjun also discussed the initial loneliness he felt after the separation. The transition from being in a long-term relationship to being single was challenging. “It feels lonely, yes. You suddenly feel like you’re free, but you feel uneasy, you’re not comfortable. You miss the stability, coming home, and of course the food.”
Introspection and Growth
Arjun’s journey post-divorce involved significant introspection. He believes that it’s essential to look within and acknowledge one’s own flaws and mistakes. “It’s important to shut all your doors and windows, isolate, and reflect within yourself. That’s what I did. You realise there were so many shortcomings within you. Yes, there were shortcomings from the other side, but finally, it is you who you have to fix. You need to heal and come back as a stronger person because you have a responsibility towards so many other people who are also a part of this.”
He also highlighted the importance of handling separations with dignity and love, especially for the sake of children. Having come from a broken home himself, Arjun was determined to understand the reasons behind the failure of his marriage and to take responsibility for it. “It’s very difficult. It’s not easy. It’s not easy on anybody, including your children. It’s the most difficult for them. You don’t want that. I had come from a broken home, and for me to have not succeeded in marriage was really something that I had to look back on and understand why it went wrong. And I realised why it went wrong, and I take responsibility for it.”
Embracing a New Chapter with Gabriella Demetriades
At present, Arjun Rampal is having an affair with Model Gabriella Demetriades and they have two sons together. He stated that their daughters Mehr and him have good relations with Gabriella thereby making their blended family peaceful and harmonious. “We all are very close, we’re very loving towards each other, and we’ll always have our backs.” Arjun reiterated here that though he is not married to Gabriella they do share a deep connection.
To him marriage is merely a piece of paper which does not define relationships. “We are already married, there is no doubt about that in my mind. But sometimes what that piece of paper can do is change you. You’re just legally bound in a way but it could change your attitude towards each other. In both our minds, we are married to each other.”
Reflecting on His Career and Future Projects
For two decades that are more than, Arjun Rampal has not failed to shine in Hindi films. His roles have ranged from the varied characters of Om Shanti Om, Rock On, Raajneeti and so on keeping the audience glued to their seats whenever they see him perform. Some of his anticipated films include Nastik, 3 Monkeys and Dhurandhar among others. There is also an upcoming movie by Aditya Dhar which will star major personalities such as Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna.
Praise for Shah Rukh Khan
In his podcast interview, Arjun also praised Shah Rukh Khan, with whom he shared the screen in Om Shanti Om. He described Shah Rukh as an incredibly deep and hardworking individual. “He has seen a lot in life too. He has made a tremendous amount of sacrifices. He is brilliant in a kind of way that he can foresee things. His foresight is incredible.”
good friends with Shah Rukh’s wife, Gauri Khan. Despite their initial brief encounter, Arjun and Shah Rukh developed a strong bond over the years.