"My husband Sheikh Shah Jahan is a disc jockey and music composer. He and I met at a club when we were in college. Soon, we fell in love. When our families came to know about us, they were very unhappy. But Sheikh and I decided we’d marry only after we had their approval. When my parents realised that we were indeed determined, they gave in. Our wedding was a simple affair conducted at the registrar’s office, followed by a reception. We even had a tough time when we went house-hunting. Many of the prospective landlords were hesitant when they discovered that we were an inter-faith couple."

"We also had to work around our clashing work schedules. As a DJ, Sheikh would be at work when I headed home. So he decided to quit working for the nightclub and switch over to private parties. Though this ensured that he was not always out till 3 to 4 am, he is usually absent on festive occasions. But now we’ve made a pact — we celebrate the next day! My friends jocularly ask me to keep tabs on him, because of the temptations that come along with his job: parties, wine, women and music. But I trust him and I know he is a thorough professional. He is also my perfect counterfoil. We treasure the diversity of our relationship because we have had to fight for it. Love wasn’t always easy but it has been beautiful every minute.