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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra on marriage; say it's hard work
Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra It was a blend of cricketing and cinematic worlds when cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra tied the knot in 2015. In an interview with us, the couple reflects on their decade-long marriage, parenthood, and what keeps their bond strong through changing times. 'Shaadi nibhane ke liye kuch nazar andaaz aur kuch bardasht karna padta hai' Talking about married life, Harbhajan in his characteristic humour, says, 'Yaar, main toh maanta hoon ki shaadi nibhane ke liye two things are very important kuch nazar andaaz aur kuch bardasht karna padta hai, baaki pyaar mohabbat toh chalti rehti hai shaadi mein. If you follow these two things, shaadi tik jaati hai.' Geeta emphasises that marriage is constant work. 'Married life is hard work, it is work in progress and not something that you can take for granted. Tying the knot and having kids is just the beginning. You have to make time for each other, even as life gets busier with responsibilities and work.' 'You have to work in a relationship to make things work' Drawing parallels between marriage and cricket, Harbhajan says, 'It's easy to walk away, but marriage isn't like a cricket match where you can decide you don't want to play anymore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo You can't back off saying ki mujhe aur test match nahi khelni hai. Every relationship has its own ups and downs. You have to work on it continuously to make things work.' Speaking about couples they admire, Geeta and Harbhajan feel that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have set a commendable standard. 'They're an ideal couple,' Geeta says. 'Communication & emotional maturity are key to sustaining a relationship' Reflecting on what leads to marriages breaking down, Harbhajan says, 'It all comes down to personal choice and emotional strength. Pressure, triggers and life situations can push people to make decisions. Ego should never come in the way. Communication, patience and emotional maturity are key to sustaining a relationship.' Geeta adds, 'At the heart of it all, there has to be love. You can't live with someone for the sake of it. ' 'We had to adjust to each other's worlds' Looking back at the early days of their relationship, Geeta recalls how cultural differences and contrasting career backgrounds posed challenges. 'Though we're both Punjabi, we were raised very differently. I grew up in the UK, and Harbhajan in Punjab. Our perspectives, our education — everything was different. We had to adjust to each other's worlds,' she shares. Geeta's comeback and Harbhajan's dream role After a break from the film industry, Geeta is ready to return to the big screen. Geeta, who was a part of films like Dil Diya Hai (2006) and The Train (2007), was last seen in the Punjabi film Lock (2016). 'This year is exciting. You'll see me in Awasthi vs Awasthi and the Punjabi film Mehr.' Meanwhile, Harbhajan, who has made cameo appearances in multiple films and played the lead in the Tamil film Friendship (2021), wants to take up meaningful roles. 'If I could pick a role, I'd love to play a fauji. I want to be part of films that deal with real stories,' he says. Meanwhile, the two are also busy with their new online chat show, called Who's The Boss? that focuses on relationships and features celebrity couples.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Geeta Basra opens up about leaving Bollywood after losing out on four films
Former actress Geeta Basra opened up about her decision to step away from the film industry . Reflecting on her journey, the actress shed light on the challenges she faced as an outsider in Bollywood, revealing that the absence of a strong backing led to missed opportunities, including four major film projects. In a recent conversation with IANS, Basra spoke about the early phase of her Bollywood journey, revealing how prevailing mindsets at the time impacted her career. She shared that soon after meeting her husband, cricketer Harbhajan Singh , perceptions in the industry shifted abruptly. Producers and filmmakers, influenced by conservative thinking, assumed she was headed for marriage and began distancing her from potential projects. When asked about her decision to step away from the film industry at a time when her career was on the rise, Geeta Basra explained that when she met Harbhajan, she had only just started her career and was still adapting to the workings of Bollywood and life in India. "Actually, when I met Bhajji, I had just started my career. I was new to India and to the industry itself. Back then, the mindset was very different-you couldn't be seen or associated with a guy publicly. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It wasn't just the audience; even producers, directors, and actors had very traditional thinking. I lost out on four films because people assumed I was getting married. And with no godfather in the industry, it was difficult to convince them otherwise. But times have changed, thankfully. Today, no one cares if you're married or have kids. What matters is your work on screen," mentioned Basra. When quizzed on whether Harbhajan ever encouraged Geeta Basra to return to films after marriage, the cricketer shared that the decision was entirely hers. He emphasized that he never imposed any expectations on her and respected her choice to step away from the limelight. Harbhajan stated, "Whenever she had a choice to make in life, I always stood by her and supported her. But ultimately, everything happens as per God's plan-when, where, and how much we can do is all up to Him. My job is to stand by her like a pillar and encourage her in whatever she chooses to do. And we always hope for success in whatever path she takes." Geeta Basra has made her mark in Bollywood through a series of film appearances over the years. She gained recognition for her performances in movies like "Dil Diya Hai," "The Train," "Zila Ghaziabad," and "Mr. Joe B. Carvalho." In 2016, she was also seen in the Punjabi film "Lock." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
