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One of the most dashing actors of his generation, Arjun Rampal gave love a second chance in his life when he fell in love with South African model, Gabriella Demetriades. For the unversed, Arjun was formerly married to Mehr Jesia in 1998 and the duo was blessed with two daughters. However, after 20 years of marital bliss, the duo filed for divorce and it was in 2019 when they made their final announcement about the same. After his divorce, Arjun started dating Gabriella and the duo started a live-in relationship. Gabriella gave birth to Arjun’s son, Arik, in July 2019. Fast forward to now, Gabriella is expecting her secondborn with Arjun.
While Arjun has been particularly been averse to speak much about his personal life out in the world, it was once during his interaction with the Hindustan Times that he recalled his past personal life. He highlighted how his last five years had been nothing less than a living hell and that he had now emerged out from it, stronger than before. Well, it certainly hinted at Arjun’s retrospection of his past life with his ex-wife, Mehr Jesia where he was rendered unhappy. In his words:
“It’s been sheer hell for the last five years but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, doesn’t it?”
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Arjun Rampal has been thoroughly enjoying a second chance at love with his girlfriend, Gabriella. In fact, with the arrival of their son, Arik, the couple had been overjoyed and living their life to the fullest. Interestingly, no one clearly knows when and how the duo got along together. But it was further in the same interview that Arjun spilt beans on the same. He mentioned that he met Gabriella through common friends, and also revealed that she would stalk him. Moreover, he also highlighted he made sure that his daughters, Mahikaa and Myra would accept this new change in his life. He mentioned:
“We met through common friends. So, what can I say? That she stalked me? Wishful thinking that, buddy! It’s only been a year since we started dating and here we are. For keeps. And I must add that it was of prime importance that my daughters should accept her as part of the family. I’m blessed that they have, no questions asked.”
It was in May 2022 when the doting daddy, Arjun Rampal had revealed that his youngest daughter, Myra had decided to make her social media handle public. And so, in order to welcome her into the new space, Arjun had dropped a picture of his princess and announced the same to his fans. But, it was through his caption that we learnt how he and his ex-wife, Mehr contemplated a lot before allowing their daughter to take this massive step. Arjun had written:
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“My baby has decided to make her Instagram account public. After much contemplation, her mother and I have permitted. Please give her lots of love and kindness is my humble request to you all. Welcome @myra_rampal #love #peace #growth #learn #respect."
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Arjun Rampal has been a doting daddy to all three of his children, and showers them with equal love and adoration. Moreover, after his divorce from Mehr Jesia, he has all the more tried that his daughters accept the decision whole-heartedly, and not feel left out. In fact, he also takes care that they bond well with his son and their half-brother, Arik. Sharing details on the same, in an interview with BollywoodLife, Arjun once mentioned:
“My daughters dote on him. He is a complete charmer. Once this pandemic gets over, when you get to meet him, you will know what a charmer he is."
What do you think about Arjun Rampal moving on in his life with Gabriella Demetriades?
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