PDA PICS ARE FOR OUR FANS: EIJAZPAVITRA
The couple, whose banter and posts have caught the attention of netizens, says sharing their lives on social media is something that they owe their fans
While Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia were alone during the lockdown last year, they had each other’s company this time around. The couple admits that having a partner made a huge difference amid the pandemic. “We found love where we didn’t expect,” says Khan, referring to how the duo met on Bigg Boss 14 last year. He adds, “We are still discovering each other. With work on hold, having someone to share your thoughts helps.” Punia agrees that the support a relationship gives is unmatched. She says, “We were together through the lockdown so there was someone to talk to. There was no boredom.”
The lovebirds often post cosy and even hilarious videos and photos on social media. Punia doesn’t mind the attention their relationship gets from their fans and has gratitude for their love. “The attention feels good and the support from my fans matters. Our PDA pics are for our fans as they expect them. Both of us are comfortable with each other and are not afraid of PDA. Rarely do couples feel so open and comfortable in the public domain,” says Punia.
While Khan explains that they don’t want to share their lives in public, they feel they “owe” their fans, a part of their lives. “I have been a private person and never spoke about my relationships. Pavitra comes across as a strong person but people don’t know her fragile side. I have been privy to it. People have an idea about our relationship and think they know what we should and shouldn’t be doing. So some comments affect us. We are in the public domain, so there are bouquets and brickbats, too,” he says. What are the highs and lows of being together? “We are two alphas,” says Punia, adding, “Both of us are moody and strong headed. We are workaholics, so there are clashes of opinions too, which is natural. Finding middle ground takes work. Today, due to the pandemic, every relationship is going through issues. I am superstitious toh main nazar utarti rahti hoon.”