Romit Raj and Shilpa Shinde’s relationship once made headlines, but few knew the real story behind their short-lived romance and why they chose to walk away. Years later, Romit finally opened up about the chapter of his life that began on the sets of Maayka and ended before their wedding could take place.
It was during the filming of the television drama that Romit and Shilpa first crossed paths. Romit recalled those early days with warmth, saying she stood out for her kindness and how she treated people on set. He mentioned that he had been in Mumbai for a decade by then and hadn’t been in a relationship. Meeting Shilpa felt natural, and over time, they formed a bond. What started as casual conversations grew into affection, and within six months of dating, both believed marriage was the right step. “I just felt that we should get married and she felt the same way,” Romit shared.
However, as quickly as the relationship blossomed, it became clear that they were not meant to be life partners. Romit spoke about the difficult but mature decision they both made after realizing the relationship wouldn’t stand the test of marriage. He admitted it took them six months to understand that their strong, individual personalities clashed too often. According to him, both were firm about their opinions and it would have created problems had they gone ahead. He said it was Shilpa who called off the wedding first. In his words, “And I think it was good decision on her and my end.”
After their engagement ended, the two completely distanced themselves from each other. Romit confirmed that they neither remained friends nor crossed paths again. It was a clean break, with no lingering bitterness or drama. He also took a moment to address the false stories that once floated about their families being involved in disputes. He clarified that his family had never interfered in his relationships. “My parents never interfere and they have never been demanding,” he firmly stated, dismissing old gossip.
Despite the separation, Romit showed grace when, years later, Shilpa found herself in the limelight again during her time on Bigg Boss 11. As the show aired, Romit started receiving unsolicited messages from viewers. Many mocked Shilpa and sent him congratulatory notes for having not married her. But Romit made it clear that he would not tolerate such negativity about someone he had once cared for. “You can’t judge anyone by watching them for an hour on a show,” he insisted. He described Shilpa as a kind, intelligent woman and believed she deserved better treatment from the audience. After Romit publicly defended her, Shilpa went on to win the show, a moment he noted with quiet pride.
Time moved on, and so did Romit. He later married Tina Kakkar, and the couple built a happy life together, welcoming a daughter into their family.
The chapter with Shilpa Shinde, though brief, was a significant one in Romit’s life. His willingness to speak about it now, with honesty and respect, offers a rare glimpse into how relationships in the entertainment world the scandals aren’t always they’re made out to be. Sometimes, they’re just stories of two people learning when to let go.
