Rubina Dilaik reveals she proposed to Abhinav Shukla when he was 'fresh out of shower': 'He said thankyou..'

Before it even hits the screen, Pati Patni Aur Panga Jodiyon Ka Reality Check is already sparking conversations thanks to its star-studded cast. The reality show, centered around real-life couples navigating their relationships, features one of television’s most loved pairs: Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla.

In the show’s debut episode, Rubina opens up about one of the most personal chapters of her relationship; the day she proposed to Abhinav. But unlike the picture-perfect proposals usually seen on screen, this one came with a twist.

She recalls a moment of vulnerability and spontaneity that happened on New Year’s Day. “On the first day of the new year, fresh out of the shower, I looked at Abhinav and said, ‘I want to grow old with you.’ He paused… and just said ‘Thank you.’ Bas, that was it.”

On the first day of the new year, fresh out of the shower, I looked at Abhinav and said, ‘I want to grow old with you.’ He paused… and just said ‘Thank you.’ Bas, that was it.

- Rubina Dilaik

That unexpected reaction left her puzzled. Months passed, and there was still no clarity on where they stood.

“For months, I kept wondering if that was a no or a maybe. And then one fine day, out of nowhere, after almost 9 months, he says, ‘Me too.’ That was his answer to my proposal, nine months later. That’s just how we are - thoda hatke, thoda unpredictable, but very real,” she shared.

Digging deeper into their dynamic, Rubina revealed what keeps their bond strong despite being so different as individuals.

“Our biggest panga is our difference of opinion. He’s all logic and science, I’m full emotion and creativity. But maybe that’s what makes us click,” she said during the episode.

With stories like this, Pati Patni Aur Panga is shaping up to be more than just another reality show. It offers viewers a peek into the beautifully messy, unexpected and deeply human side of love — straight from the people living it.