RAQESH BAPAT AND RIDHI DOGRA CALL IT QUITS?

ACTOR COUPLE RIDHI AND RAQESH ADMITS TO LIVING SEPARATELY, CALLS IT AN AMICABLE DECISION

After over seven years of togetherness, actor couple Ridhi Dogra and Raqesh Bapat have amicably decided to separate.

“Yes, we are living separately. This decision has been taken with mutual respect and care for each other and our families. We are two best friends who may not be a couple anymore. But our friendship will continue as it always has, through thick and thin. Appreciate if no further speculation is made and heartfelt gratitude to everyone for all the love you have always given us,” read the official statement which Ridhi’s brother, actor Akshay Dogra, shared with us on their behalf.

According to sources, things were not good between the duo for quite some time, and they have been living separately. Their common friends knew about it and efforts were also made to mend the gap between the two, but apparently things didn’t fall in place.

The couple met for the first time on the sets of the TV show Maryada — Lekin Kab Tak in 2010, and soon became close friends. Both actors earlier spoke about how they felt connected from day one, and liked spending time with each other. A year after they met, they decided to get married. The actors tied the knot in May 2011.

Akshay says two years after the marriage there were reports of their separation, which he claims were false.

Akshay shares his sister and Raqesh are doing well, and he still hangs out with both. About their separation, he adds that “life shouldn’t be treated dramatically, it’s a choice to live happily and coexist with love and compassion.”

Besides TV shows, Raqesh has been a part of Bollywood projects. Ridhi too recently shot for a short film that will be out soon.

We are two best friends who may not be a couple anymore. But our friendship will continue as it always has, through thick and thin. Appreciate if no further speculation is made.

A STATEMENT BY RIDHI DOGRA AND RAQESH BAPAT