Actor Arjun Rampal & his partner Gabriella Demetriades, on the unconventional dynamics and unadulterated love across all parts of their modern Indian family
Does love feel different a second time around? Is one wiser and readier for the ramifications of “the fall”? Or can one get into a partnership with the same unpreparedness with which one “fell into it” the first time?
Arjun and Gabriella say they don’t really have a crazy romantic story. “Ours is just a very organic sort of friendship, and that is what it is right now, too,” she says; Styled by Dolla Baruah; Styling assistants: Kareena Mishra & Deepanshi Goel; Make-up by Adhishree P; Hair by Rami Halder; On Gabriella:Cardigan by Rescha; Pants by N&S Gaia; On Arjun: Coord set by Erised Pret; Rings by Amrapali Jewels (Sasha Jairam)
Arjun says, “I have known Gabriella from the time she moved to India [a decade ago] but we were acquaintances at best”; On Arjun: Two-piece outfit, cuff and shoes by Hermès; On Gabriella: Short zipper jacket, micro skirt, gaiters & boots and belt bag by Hermès (Sasha Jairam)Arjun at his fittest back in 2012, on the cover of Men’s Health IndiaArjun says, “All of us come with preconceived notions of how things should be in an ideal life. But as you grow, you have to change and accept change”; On Gabriella: Dress by Deme; Bangles by Roma Narsinghani; Shoes by Christian Louboutin; On Arjun: Coord set by Triune; Shoes by Christian Louboutin (Sasha Jairam)How to make a modern family workArjun says, “Initially, it is a bit awkward. You never thought you’d be in a situation like this so you don’t know how you’ll deal with it. Love stands for unconditional understanding, and my daughters showed me that.” (Sasha Jairam)“The three of them [Mahikaa, Myra & Arik] have such a great relationship. It’s always Mahu didi and Myru didi for Arik, non-stop!” reveals ArjunArjun and his daughters together on the cover of HT Brunch in June 2019Arjun and Gabriella welcomed son Arik in 2019Gabriella, Arjun and ArikGabriella says, “It wasn’t love at first sight. We don’t really have a crazy romantic story. Ours is just a very organic sort of friendship”; Outfit by Deme; Charms by Peayrl (Sasha Jairam)Gabriella says, “I knew that they [Arjun Rampal’s daughters] already have their parents and that I was coming in as a third party, so I needed to make sure that I didn’t do anything that was not in my space to do”; On Gabriella: Blazer by Staple; Waistcoat by Shivani Mehta; Pants by Turn Black; Earcuff and rings by Ambar House; Earrings by Ineze; On Arjun: Coord set by Space (Sasha Jairam)
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Jamal Shaikh is National Editor - Brunch and New Media Initiatives at the Hindustan Times. He is a well-known TV host and magazine editor, who has launched and edited the Indian editions of Men’s Health, Robb Report and Discovery Channel Magazine. He tweets and Instagrams @jamalshaikh...view detail
![Arjun says, “I have known Gabriella from the time she moved to India [a decade ago] but we were acquaintances at best”; On Arjun: Two-piece outfit, cuff and shoes by Hermès; On Gabriella: Short zipper jacket, micro skirt, gaiters & boots and belt bag by Hermès (Sasha Jairam)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/09/16/550x309/570b7ef6-3540-11ed-8444-8bd3a43ea4de_1663361342274.jpg "Arjun says, “I have known Gabriella from the time she moved to India [a decade ago] but we were acquaintances at best”; On Arjun: Two-piece outfit, cuff and shoes by Hermès; On Gabriella: Short zipper jacket, micro skirt, gaiters & boots and belt bag by Hermès (Sasha Jairam)")
![“The three of them [Mahikaa, Myra & Arik] have such a great relationship. It’s always Mahu didi and Myru didi for Arik, non-stop!” reveals Arjun](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/09/16/550x309/146d3b24-3541-11ed-8444-8bd3a43ea4de_1663361345056.jpg "“The three of them [Mahikaa, Myra & Arik] have such a great relationship. It’s always Mahu didi and Myru didi for Arik, non-stop!” reveals Arjun")
![Gabriella says, “I knew that they [Arjun Rampal’s daughters] already have their parents and that I was coming in as a third party, so I needed to make sure that I didn’t do anything that was not in my space to do”; On Gabriella: Blazer by Staple; Waistcoat by Shivani Mehta; Pants by Turn Black; Earcuff and rings by Ambar House; Earrings by Ineze; On Arjun: Coord set by Space (Sasha Jairam)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/09/16/550x309/f85f8706-3541-11ed-8444-8bd3a43ea4de_1663361347564.jpg "Gabriella says, “I knew that they [Arjun Rampal’s daughters] already have their parents and that I was coming in as a third party, so I needed to make sure that I didn’t do anything that was not in my space to do”; On Gabriella: Blazer by Staple; Waistcoat by Shivani Mehta; Pants by Turn Black; Earcuff and rings by Ambar House; Earrings by Ineze; On Arjun: Coord set by Space (Sasha Jairam)")
