Post their Bigg Boss 15 stint, Raqesh Bapat and Shamita Shetty have become one of the most-talkedabout couples in showbiz. In an exclusive chat, the actor-couple, who recently celebrated their first Valentine’s Day together, spoke about finding love. Excerpts from a chat:

Shamita: To be honest, when we entered the house, we didn’t expect to find someone. We were not even looking to get into any relationship. But as we got to know each other, we understood that we wanted to explore something solid outside the house, too. Once we came out, we realised that we

really wanted to take this forward, and got to know each other better.

Raqesh: She came across as a beautiful soul. That is when I knew that this was something I would really like to explore. Probably, she is someone I wanted to be with as a partner and as a friend.

Shamita: Raqesh is a great guy. He is someone who has a very good understanding of life. He is easy to be with, which is definitely an important factor for me. So far, we are going good, and I would want to leave it at that right now.

Raqesh: For me, she is not Shamita Shetty; she is an individual. I feel a sense of substance in her and she is someone who is very clear about her thoughts. She is a loyalist and she will stand by you, no matter what.

Shamita: Apart from being grounded, Raqesh is someone who I can talk to about anything. He is a very good listener and we don’t find that in a lot of men. I feel comfortable enough to share anything with him. It is a very good quality to have and it makes me feel secure.

Raqesh: She said it correctly that we can talk to each other about anything. She is a great friend to me. We are not a mushy couple, but we communicate to make our foundation strong. I can talk to her without any filter.

Shamita: I react faster than Raqesh and it bothers me sometimes. He has his own way of handling things. So, I think that is where we have a little bit of conflict, but I feel with time it will be okay. He still has to know me a lot. We are two different people but rarely, on a few basic points, do we clash. I have got into a relationship after a very long time, so I am not used to having a person around.

Raqesh: Shamita likes to keep things in order. By mistake, if I put my wet feet on the bathroom mat, even if I cannot see a mark, she can see it! I have to really be on guard. I have been living alone for quite some time and I am messy. But yes, with time, it will be fine.

Shamita: His smile and dimple melt my heart.

Raqesh: She is beautiful inside-out. Her eyes are so expressive that without saying anything, she says a lot.