How God got them together

Television co-stars Sandeep Baswana and Ashlesha marry after 23 years of being together, turning friendship and faith into lifelong commitment

- Anita Raheja

Sandeep Baswana met Ashlesha on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2002. After 23 years, they finally decided to tie the knot in 2025. They were invited to Chandrodya temple, Vrindavan and were overwhelmed by the feeling of love for Radha-Krishna. Ashlesha probably saw this as a sign from God and suggested that they get married in Vrindavan. Sandeep, who is as much a devotee of Krishna as Ashlesha, gladly agreed. It was as if the Gods had ordained it.

HOW I MET MY PARTNER

Q. Which qualities of hers attracted you?

A. She was a loner, and so was I. She would sit in one corner just listening to music on her Walkman, not talking to anybody. Or I would see her just looking up at the sky. She was not trying to crack jokes or have silly conversations to uplift her mood; she was happy with herself. I found that really attractive about her. I would mix with people, but internally I too would not find solace in anybody's company.

Q. How did you meet Ashlesha?