Manav Gohil And Shweta Kawatra's Love Story: Met On Set, She Ignored Him, Been Married For A Decade

Manav Gohil is an actor known for his notable contributions to the entertainment industry. The actor captured the entire country's hearts with his boyish looks and dimpled smile, especially during his stint in fan favourite soap opera, Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii. However, did you know it was not just the audience who fell in love with Manav during this time period? It was the iconic actress, Shweta Kawatra, who lost her heart to the actor while working with him as well. Nonetheless, their journey from being co-workers to partners for life was anything but easy. So, let's take a look at the love story of television's most beloved couple.

Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawatra met on the set of Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii

Manav Gohil met the love of his life, Shweta Kawatra, during the filming of the show, Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii. However, for the duo, it wasn't love at first sight but a slow-brewing friendship that eventually evolved into love. So much so, that in an interview with Free Press Journal, Manav had revealed that there were no bells when they first met, as they came from two extremely different backgrounds and Shweta was television's favourite antagonist, there was an unspoken understanding that they could be friends at best. So, then how did the 'no spark' turn into a love story? Let's find out.

Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawatra's journey of friendship to love

While working together, Manav and Shweta frequently crossed paths. However, it was a couch on the set of Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii that led to their friendship. During an interview, Manav revealed that his then-co-star, Shweta, would often take a nap on a couch placed in a secluded area of the set. However, one day, Manav took a nap on it, and Shweta made sure the actor knew that she was not okay with it. Although the interaction was not particularly sweet, it opened the door to conversation for the duo. They eventually became close, and a genuine friendship developed between them. The duo started sharing things about their lives. 

Shweta Kawatra started ignoring Manav Gohil after he confessed his feelings for her

Shweta and Manav had both experienced some tough relationships in the past. However, as their friendship grew, Manav knew that he wanted to be more than just a friend to Shweta. Once the actor confessed his feelings, things got awkward for the actress, as she felt that getting into a relationship would not be a favourable move. Talking about the same, the actress had once stated:

"Both of us have burnt our hands in past relationships. And when I realised that he likes me more than a friend, it made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t being free and frank with him like earlier."

Shweta Kawatra soon realised that she was in love with Manav Gohil

While the actress, Shweta, felt that ignoring Manav was the right thing to do at the time, she soon realised otherwise. Unable to comprehend the developments in their relationship, Shweta stopped talking to Manav out of fear of losing a very good friend. However, she soon realised that she was missing him, and while there was no official declaration of love, the two understood what they had to do. 

Shweta Kawatra and Manav Gohil's journey as parents

Since Shweta and Manav were previously friends, there were no secrets between them. They maintained the transparency of their relationship, and after dating for nearly three and a half years, they got married in 2004. They welcomed their daughter, Zahara Gohil, in May 2012. Manav often speaks about his daughter with great pride. He revealed that being a father has significantly changed his life, and watching his daughter grow has been the most rewarding experience. Shweta has also shared about the joys and challenges of motherhood, including her experience with post-partum depression. The actress also once shared how she took parenting classes to better understand her daughter, Zahara.

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