Rajeev Khandelwal Recalls Wife Manjiri Crying After Wedding News Leaked In Newspaper: 'Her Parents...'
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Rajeev Khandelwal reveals how his wife Manjiri Kamtikar cried after their wedding news was leaked in the media, shocking her parents.
Rajeev Khandelwal, fondly remembered as the heartthrob Sujal from the hit 2000s TV show Kahiin Toh Hoga, recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter from his life — the early days of his relationship with his now-wife, Manjiri Kamtikar, and the emotional storm that followed their love being thrust into the public eye.
In a candid chat with Zoom, the actor reflected on how their relationship, which they had kept private for years, was suddenly exposed in the media without warning. The timing couldn't have been more difficult — Manjiri's conservative family had no idea she was dating an actor, let alone someone as recognisable as Rajeev.
'When I was hosting Sacch Ka Saamna in 2009, I had already said publicly that I wasn't single. But I hadn't revealed who I was dating because she wasn't from the industry," Rajeev recalled. However, the media wasn't ready to leave the mystery unsolved. 'They found her picture on Facebook, and I was told it was going to be printed," he said. The news shook Manjiri to the core. 'She started crying when she heard her photo would be in the paper. Her parents didn't know anything."
Desperate to shield her from the fallout, Rajeev made a direct appeal to the media. He called up the editor and pleaded, 'Please understand, this is a middle-class family." But his requests were dismissed, and the news made its way to print.
That morning, knowing the article was about to land in homes across the country, Rajeev took a bold step. 'I secretly got her father's number and messaged him at 6 AM," he revealed. In the message, he introduced himself and gently broke the news before the newspaper could. 'Sir, this is Rajeev Khandelwal. This is going to happen. Here's my number. If you have any concerns, please call me. I want to be man enough to stand up and not hide."
Rajeev's honesty struck a chord. While it was a difficult moment, he believes that Manjiri's father appreciated his integrity. 'Till this day, he respects me for sending that message," he shared.
Despite the rocky start, love and accountability prevailed. Today, Rajeev and Manjiri share a strong bond built on trust, truth, and courage.
On the work front, Rajeev was last seen in The Secret of the Shiledars, which premiered on JioHotstar earlier this year.
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June 16, 2025, 21:35 IST
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