Roadies judge Karan Kundra and VJ, actress and singer Anusha Dandekar have been dating each other for almost four years now. The couple confirmed their relationship in December 2015 and have been going strong since. Karan and Anusha don't shy away from PDA and share several intimate pictures on Instagram. (All photos/Anusha Dandekar's official Instagram account)
Karan Kundra and Anusha Dandekar were introduced to each other by a mutual friend at a party which they have remarked as a memorable moment in their life. The couple first worked together by co-hosting the second season of the reality show MTV Love School. Anusha had said it is nice to have a partner who is living the same life like her.
Asked if they have any marriage plan, Anusha told IANS, 'I don't think Karan and I are the kind of people who will rush to the aisle. We are blessed to wake up everyday and get to do what we love to do as a job and we are very happy that we have each other as support.'
'It's just nice to have a partner, who lives the exact same life as me, and stand, understand and be happy with each other... I think more than marriage ...it is so great that we are in such a good space that we don't need marriage to kind of seal the deal...We can wait,' she added.
Karan Kundra was previously in a relationship with his 'Kitni Mohabbat Hai' co-star Kritika Kamra before dating Anusha Dandekar. Both Karan and Kritika were in a serious relationship for three years which fizzled out. Anusha then entered Karan's life.
Talking about Karan, Anusha Dandekar said, 'He is a really funny guy. I think when you have a best friend, boyfriend, a partner in crime, a co-host and everything in one, it is the best kind of relationship.'
Karan Kundra and Anusha Dandekar were later seen giving love lessons to couples on MTV Love School Season 3 and Season 4.
While things looked good from outside, thanks to their lovey-dovey pictures on social media, Karan Kundra had revealed a while back that social media trolling had led to problems between them. Anusha has been a victim of social media bullying and has also been slut-shamed online.
'I don't react,' But it affects Anusha, he says. 'Anusha gets very affected... I am being followed by people and if someone says something to my girlfriend, then I need to take a stand because I don't want people to think that 'It's okay to not take a stand'... Whenever it goes out of hand where I need to set an example also, is when I come in.'
Not many know that Anusha Dandekar is two years older than Karan Kundra. Anusha was born on January 9, 1982, and Karan on October 11, 1984. Karan Kundra hails from Jalandhar, Punjab, while Anusha Dandekar is a native of Pune, Maharashtra.
'I do feel guilty about this because this (trolls) is what she (Anusha) has to wake up to every day. This has led to problems between us. There are issues at my home as well. My mother scolded my sister the other day when my sister tried explaining this to her. It's not that she believes everything but she has now started reacting to it,' Karan said in a statement.
Talking about Anusha Dandekar, when asked what's the key to a successful relationship, she told IANS, 'Let the pictures on Instagram be as real as your life because we have realised that a lot of people try to even emulate what we are having on Instagram but not in real life. I say it is lovely to have the hashtag couple goals and relationship goals but if it is not happening in real life then that is scary.'
She said she and Karan are still feeling the love and whatever they do, it shows naturally. 'I think the key to a successful relationship is first, being real and secondly, it's compromise, balance, space, time and prioritizing. When you are at work, give each other space. When you are together, give each other time. You also need to balance. I've been in relationships and I have come to a point where I have realized that balance is everything,' she said.
Commenting on how trolls have affected their relationship, Anusha Dandekar said, 'For me, trolling has increased ten fold. Maybe I lived in a bubble. Since the time I started dating Karan, my life has changed. It has been very difficult for me.'
'Every morning I read at least 50 hate comments saying you aren't cultured or aren't good. I can't even say things. Though my Hindi isn't great, I do understand the things they say in Hindi,' said Anusha.
She said the trollers want her to break up with Karan Kundra. Reason? "Trolls want us to break up because they love Kritika (his former girlfriend) and Karan together. They were in a TV show. They looked great. They were everybody's love," she added.
The couple has shared some secrets of having a successful relationship:
Find someone for the right reason: Today most people suffer from a serious amount of FOMO (fear of missing out). We keep looking for the next best thing. Or we think if I could take that person's personality, this person's looks and have their romance... That would make a perfect human for me. The truth is no one is perfect. Everyone, including you, has flaws. So, be with a person who makes you happy.
Find a friend in your partner: You may not have had the time to get to know each other as friends before you got into a relationship; the best thing is to become besties in the relationship. You want to be comfortable, to have fun, feel free, travel, experience new things, share your fears and excitement and most of all, be totally real with one another. That doesn't mean you cut off from your other friends, it's healthy to have both. Being able to communicate what you are thinking and understanding what your partner is feeling, is honestly the most magical part of a relationship.
Be yourself in the relationship: The key to a successful relationship is to be real. You shouldn't be afraid of expressing your emotions or thoughts, having an opinion or being different, maybe even opposites... Of course, saying what you feel lovingly is way more productive than screaming or shouting. A relationship is not only about staying true to your partner but also staying true to yourself.
Do not ever try to change your partner: What's the reason you feel in love with your partner in the first place? If you changed them they won't be that person anymore. Love is about compromise, acceptance and appreciation. You may dislike five things about your partner but focus on the 20 things you do like and love. Stay positive because once you are in a negative spiral all things in the relationship start looking bad. A happy bond is making sure your partner and you take steps to embrace one another not the steps you take to change each other.
Aren't they simply adorable? Here's wishing nothing but happiness to this couple. May your love grow forever, Karan and Anusha!
P.S: Happy birthday, Anusha!
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