Actress Shahana Goswami, widely recognized for her breakout role in Rock On!, recently shared a candid look into her personal life during an appearance on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube podcast. The actress spoke extensively about her embrace of non-monogamy, navigating jealousy, and why her famous past romance with Milind Soman ultimately ended.
Redefining Love: No Primary Partners, Total Transparency
Shahana explained that her definition of an open relationship pivots on radical honesty, deep connections, and a foundational base of “love and friendship” rather than casual flings.
“At this point, I don’t even have one primary partner like that. I have many people with whom I have long-standing dynamics, but it’s not casual. None of it is casual for me.”
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The Baseline: She views her connections as fluid dynamics that don’t need a forced direction—ranging from pure friendships to physically intimate bonds.
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On Ghosting & Jealousy: Shahana noted that issues like “ghosting” don’t occur in her circle because of the intense internal work involved. “It looks easy from the outside, but you have to deal with your own jealousy,” she admitted, adding that she has always believed love shouldn’t limit or confine people.
The “Stalker Fan” Backstory: Her Whirlwind Romance with Milind Soman
Reflecting on her past, Shahana detailed her relationship with actor-model Milind Soman, which began through a stroke of persistent teenage infatuation.
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The Six-Year Text Era: Smitten after watching one of his films as a teenager in Delhi, she tracked down his landline number online, which led to his mobile number via an answering machine. They texted for six years without a single phone call before running into each other in Mumbai and dating when both were single. At the time, Milind was 43 and Shahana was in her 20s.
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The 2013 Breakup: The couple parted ways in 2013 despite still being in love. Shahana realized during this period that she wasn’t built for conventional constraints. “I believe in love very deeply but I believe in freedom. If you keep people trapped with yourself, that’s not love,” she stated, attributing the split to differing relationship needs and a natural shift in compatibility.
Career Overview
Shahana continues to be a prominent face in both mainstream and independent cinema:
| Project | Milestone / Status |
| Rock On! (2008) | Breakout mainstream performance. |
| Firaaq & Midnight’s Children | Critically acclaimed independent features. |
| Santosh | Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2024; its early 2025 Indian theatrical release remains indefinitely delayed due to CBFC censorship hurdles. |
| Despatch | Her most recent film appearance. |
