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Upala KBR (DNA; April 4, 2016)

Ashmit Patel and Mahek Chahal are talking about the M word. The couple who had participated in the reality show Power Couple are in a secure place, and want to take their relationship to the next level. Says a source, “Both have been friends for over a decade but began dating last year. They are very serious about each other. But they are cautious about making a public announcement as they haven’t told friends and family as yet.”

The couple were returning from Goa when contacted. Ashmit denies any marriage plans for now, “It’s just been six months since we have become serious about each other and are still discovering each other. Marriage is a little further away. Yes, of course we don’t want this beautiful relationship to end, and want to make it into something permanent but we have not decided when.”

Talking about how their relationship began, he says, “We have known each other for 12 years as friends and would meet at parties and at common friends’ get-togethers. Later, we worked out at the same gym in Bandra and would often work out together. Then one day it was raining. She didn’t have her car and I offered to drop her home. We stopped for bhutta at Carter Road and spoke for hours, from evening into the night. That’s when we discovered that we had something special. Power Couple helped us to strengthen our relationship. It showed us where we stand and made us realise that we can’t do without each other. Today, we are very sure of each other and our love.”