Ruslaan Mumtaz aka Dhruv of Kehta Hai Dil Jee lee Zara talks to Sangeeta Yadav about his on-screen as well as real wedding plans which are happening simultaneously. The preps are tiring him out as he has to keep his two ladies — the real life fianceé of nine years and reel life love — happy
How is it to be a part of on-screen and off-screen marriage simultaneouslyIJ
Shooting for on-screen marriage and preparing for my marriage in real life is like a dress rehearsal for me. When I am shooting for the marriage scene in Kehta Hai Dil Jee le Zara it feels as if I am preparing for the real wedding and when I am shopping and planning for my real wedding I am rehearsing for the soap. So, it’s very hectic. There is a lot of pressure. I have to handle two ladies in my life right now. My real-life fianceé, Nirali Mehta and on-screen reel life love lady Saanchi aka Sangeeta Ghosh. This last week, we shot the wedding scene for the serial continuously for three nights. It was very chaotic and tiring. Hopefully, the real wedding, which will be over in one night will not be so hectic.
Why did you decide to marry in real life while you were busy shooting with a wedding scene in Zee le ZaraIJ
The shooting schedule for the past few weeks was so hectic that I would get free very late at night. This meant that I got to spent less time with my fiancee. I realised that if I wanted to see her every day, I should get married. I am hoping that I will prove to be a good husband for her. The same goes for my role as a husband on the small screen. I’m not getting married because of my parents but because of the thought that I want to spent the rest of my life making someone special happy for the rest of their live. I believe that I have the capability to bring a smile on Nirali’s face. It’s start to start a new phase of my life.
Is it going to be a nikah or a Hindu style weddingIJ
I would prefer a court marriage instead of nikah or a traditional Hindu marriage. But in India, functions are very important and But Nirali is a Gujarati who wants to get married as per traditions and rituals. When I suggested court marriage to her, she told me that I could go and find another girl. Going for a traditional wedding and a nikah meant too many functions which I didn’t want. So, it’s a typical Gujarati marriage. Also, I would rather come dancing with the baratis instead of arriving at the venue sitting on a horse or a car.
What about the upbringing the two of you have hadIJ
We both have been brought up in a middle class family. And like any other family with a similar background, we were taught to save money and adjust in any circumstances. This is the one common feature that helps us to understand each other better and bond. The fact that we both love to travel, dance and are big foodies is an added advantage.
Any differences between the two of youIJ
Nirali loves to go out clubbing and partying in crowded areas which I don’t like. She is very punctual whereas I’m very laid-back. She is well-prepared for every moment whereas I need to be reminded time and again. I am sure that one week before our wedding Nirali will have all her stuff — dresses, jewellery etc, all packed up. I’ll still be running around giving measurements or shopping.
Your definition of a perfect dateIJ
A perfect romantic date would be to watch a good movie, have a nice dinner in a restaurant and have lots of laughs.