AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha got married to Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra on September 24, 2023, at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The marriage of Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra came as a shock to many as the actress in one of her interviews had said that she would never marry any politician. Also, Raghav Chadha being a politician and Parineeti Chopra being an actress had no commonality.
As a result, even after their marriage, a mystery always loomed over Raghav Chadha-Parineeti Chopra's love story. Now, Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra have opened up on their love story when they attended Aap Ki Adalat as guests. In fact, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha narrated how the Netflix movie Amar Singh Chamkila bolstered their relationship into something special. Below is an excerpt from the interview-
Why did Parineeti Chopra reject Animal movie?
On being asked why did she reject the blockbuster movie Animal, Parineeti said, "Actually everything was finalised. But almost on the same date I also got an offer for the Chamkila movie. In the movie I sang many songs, there was AR Rahman, and Imtiaz Ali was my dream director. Therefore, instead of Animal, I did Chamkila. The respect, love, recognition, and nominations I got from Chamkila, I don’t think I regret it."
'Due to Chamkila we spent time together in Punjab', said Raghav Chadha
On being asked Raghav Chadha whether Parineeti made the right decision or not, he said, “I will tell you my point of view straight from the heart. If she hadn’t signed Chamkila, it was possible we could not have met and not have spent time together in Punjab."
"Because the entire shooting of Chamkila happened in Punjab villages. We used to meet there and even travel together. We used to go to Gurudwara together. Therefore, we would not have gotten the chance to be together if she hadn’t signed Chamkila.
Parineeti Chopra on gaining 18 kg for Amar Singh Chamkila
Parineeti further revealed that she gained 18 kg weight for the movie Amar Singh Chamkila. "When I signed Chamkila, I was very fit. I also had abs. The day Imtiaz sir signed me, he said that everything is fine but you don’t look like Amarjot. I was scared to lose the movie at that time. I told him to give me 2 months, I will look like her. Then I started eating pizzas, parathas to gain weight," said Parineeti.
Raghav Chadha & Parineeti Chopra's first meeting
Parineeti also narrated her first meeting with Raghav Chadha in the UK. She said, "There was an award function in England. Awards for outstanding achievers were given. I was getting outstanding achiever in entertainment, while he was getting in politics and governance. When I reached London to receive the award l, my brother studies there. He casually asked me for which award I had come to London and who else was getting awards. I did not know Raghav at that time because I did not follow politics. So I casually told my brother that Raghav Chadha was coming."
Parineeti further recalled, "My brother was totally in awe that Raghav Chadha was coming. So I asked him what happened. I have two brothers who are following Raghav since Covid times. My brother said you have to go and meet Raghav Chadha."
"When I went to the award show, I requested organisers that I want to talk to Raghav Chadha before leaving the show. Raghav was sitting behind me. I went to talk to him. But, I could not think what should I say to him. So, I said hello I am Parineeti and my brothers are very big fans of yours. Raghav said, 'how sweet, Thankyou'."
"Then I said, 'ok then we will catch up later. I casually said when you will come to Mumbai we will meet. Raghav then said that we could meet tomorrow morning. Then I said ok. But I won’t go to meet a guy alone. So I went to meet him with my three managers. He also came with organisers."
"So, it was not a date. But I thought he was very strange. He called me to meet but he has brought others as well. All of a sudden, he stood up and said he was very hungry and wanted to eat. He brought food and started eating. After seeing him eating without thinking anything, I thought in my mind that I would marry this guy," Parineeti concluded.