WHENEVER WE SEE YOUR NAME ON A POSTER, WE KNOW IT WILL BE SOMETHING SPECIAL'. THAT MATTERS A LOT TO ME,”

Ever since they tied the knot in 2018, actors Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla have been a much-loved couple, so much so that while ruling hearts during their Bigg Boss 14 journey, their fans addressed them as 'Rubinay'.

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The couple went on to feature in Vishal Mishra's music video Tumse Pyaar Hai and Neha Kakkar's Marjaneya.

Now, they are back in a new travel show called Wanderlust, which takes them on a fun-filled ride through Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in a six-part series.

Rubina and Abhinay narrate their experiences to and say, "We even got to experience a different culture and an opportunity to dress up as an Emirati bride and groom which brought back memories of our wedding."

For avid travellers like the two of you, how difficult was it being locked up in your home for weeks together during the pandemic?

Rubina: It was as difficult for us as it was for the others.

But we were blessed that we could go back to our village in Himachal, be in a scheduled place, amidst the orchards and the fields, away from masks and PPE kits.

Did the pandemic make you reprioritise your goals, reassess your relationship?

Rubina: I believe every challenge can, directly or indirectly, make or break a relationship. We saw it as an opportunity to grow. It strengthened our bond.

After the lockdown was lifted, to get on a show like Wanderlust, how exciting was that?

Abhinav: Everyone was itching to travel then, some took a holiday locally, others went abroad.

We were lucky to travel with Wanderlust to Abu Dhabi, at a time when the weather was good, and do all the mindblowing things the production house had planned for us.

From long-rifle shooting, archery and jet-skiing to a safari and a Mustang ride to the top of Jebel Hafeet mountain, the shoot was a blast.

Rubina: Yes, we even got to experience a different culture and an opportunity to dress up as an Emirati bride and groom which brought back memories of our wedding.