Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 21:45 IST
Shamita Shetty and Raqesh Bapat fell in love during their Bigg Boss OTT journey in 2021. However, the two parted ways a year later.
Shamita Shetty has opened up about her breakup with Raqesh Bapat. In a recent interview, Shilpa Shetty’s sister talked about finding love in the Bigg Boss house and revealed that she has mentally erased that chapter from her life.
“Please understand, when you’re locked up inside a house for so long, I think it is only natural for you to form such relationships. Because you look for support… in your weak moments, you look for that closeness, which is very natural,” Shamita told Pinkvilla and then added, “However, it wouldn’t have happened in the outer world because we are both completely different people. It is a chapter that is erased in my life.”
Shamita further shed light on embracing life as an independent woman and shared, “I think that’s natural. Over time, you kinda get used to your ways and you kinda know what works for you and what doesn’t… You don’t wanna compromise it.”
“As an independent working woman, I am not willing to compromise my peace just because you’re lonely sometimes. I think a lot of people get into relationships when they’re lonely. For me, to reach a stage where I became happy on my own… in my own space, it took me a while,” she added.
Shamita expressed that relationships often “drain out” people and shared, “So, till I don’t find some that I know respects my soul, I will not take it further.”
Shamita Shetty And Raqesh Bapat’s Relationship
Raqesh and Shamita fell in love with each other during their Bigg Boss OTT journey in 2021 and continued their relationship ever after the show. However, the two parted ways a year later.
In January 2022, Shamita confirmed their breakup and issued a statement which read, “Think it’s important to make this clear. Raqesh and I are no longer together and have not been for a while, but this beautiful music video is for all the fans who’ve given us so much love and support. Do continue to shower us with your love as individuals too. Here’s to positivity and newer horizons. Love and gratitude to you all.”
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August 27, 2025, 21:45 IST
