In a candid appearance on Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa’s podcast, Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi opened up about their decade-long journey from friends to spouses. Addressing the long-standing speculation surrounding their 2018 wedding, the couple revealed that their daughter, Mehr, was the “blessing” that finally turned their friendship into a marriage.
A 10-Year Pursuit
Angad Bedi shared that he had been trying to win Neha’s heart for nearly eight years before they finally tied the types.
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The First Impression: Angad recalled falling for Neha while watching her run on a treadmill. “I fell in love with her running form. I was like, she’s an athlete,” he said.
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The Mother’s Approval: During a film project they worked on together, Angad spent significant time with Neha’s mother. He joked that seeing how kind her mother was convinced him that Neha was the one.
The “Unexpected” Catalyst
Despite having the blessings of Neha’s parents, Neha remained focused on her career and exercise routine, viewing Angad primarily as a close friend. Everything changed when she became pregnant.
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Neha’s Perspective: “I want to say thank God we got pregnant; she is the blessing that brought the love story,” Neha shared. She admitted that while she was looking far away for love, it was right next to her the whole time.
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The “Just Do It” Moment: Neha noted that the pregnancy pushed them to stop overthinking and commit. “It was our daughter who got us together… we were like, just do it.”
Family Timeline
| Event | Date |
| Wedding Ceremony | May 2018 (Intimate Gurudwara ceremony) |
| Birth of Daughter (Mehr) | November 2018 |
| Birth of Son (Guriq) | October 2021 |
Breaking the Stigma
By speaking openly about their pregnancy before marriage, Neha and Angad continue to challenge traditional narratives in Bollywood. Neha emphasized that the “universe came together” through their daughter, helping them realize they were meant to be a family.
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