Not on a movie set. Not at some big, flashy Bollywood party. Their story actually kicked off in London at an awards event where both of them were being recognised – Parineeti for her work in films, and Raghav for his work in public service.

Now here’s the funny part – it wasn’t even some big planned introduction. It was casual. Almost forgettable, if you think about it. But clearly, it wasn’t.

They ended up meeting again the next morning for breakfast. Not a romantic setup or anything – there were other people around too. But somewhere between the conversations and the easy vibe, something clicked.

You know that feeling when talking to someone just feels… effortless? No awkward pauses, no trying too hard. That’s pretty much what it was like for them.

Parineeti later said she had a strong feeling almost immediately – that this could be the person she’d end up marrying. Sounds like something out of a movie, right? But sometimes real life surprises you like that.