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The spark between Ashutosh Rana and Renuka Shahane ignited at Hansal Mehta‘s movie preview. Although the film never saw the light of day, it paved the way for their serendipitous first meeting, marking the beginning of a love story that has spanned over two decades.Recently, Ashutosh Rana spilled the tea on how their romance bloomed despite all the diversities, making their fans fall for the couple all over again.
Eager to connect with Renuka, Ashutosh sought her contact through director Ravi Rai, who provided him with specific instructions for communication. While talking to The Lallantop, Ashutosh stated that adhering to guidelines, he made his move, leaving a message on Renuka’s answering machine under the guise of wishing her on Dussehra.
Renuka Shahane shares an unseen picture from her marriage as she celebrates her 19th wedding anniversary with hubby Ashutosh Rana
Despite warnings and limitations, Ashutosh and Renuka’s connection flourished over the phone for several months. He mentioned calling the actress at 10 pm one day on her mobile and talking for 1.5 hours. The next day, he called her at 11 pm, and gradually, they started talking three times a day. Ashutosh and Renuka’s connection flourished over the phone for several months. Intriguingly, their friendship blossomed without any face-to-face interactions.
Ashutosh, wary of jeopardizing their friendship, was initially hesitant about proposing to Renuka. Fearing the potential loss of their close bond, he eventually found the courage to express his feelings through a poem. To his delight, Renuka reciprocated, confessing, she thinks she is in love with him too.
Despite their commitment to staying friends, societal and familial expectations nudged them toward marriage. Initially resistant, Ashutosh believed that their marriage will not even last two days. However, he was convinced by his father to propose. Amidst doubts about their differing beliefs, Ashutosh eventually leaped, proposing to Renuka at her home with a heartfelt request.
Contrary to Ashutosh’s initial skepticism, their wedding was a grand affair attended by 1.5 lakh people. The couple, married for over 23 years, has two children and stands as a perfect example of love that endured the test of time.