|DIVYANKA TRIPATHI/ISHITA-AT#58|*~SCARY Got BEAUTIFUL~!! - Page 27

TV actor Divyanka Tripathi went through a tough patch recently, when her nineyear-old relationship with actor Ssharad Malhotra came to an end. However, despite the break up, the 30-year-old continued to shoot for her hit TV show. Now, four months later, she talks about her take on love, and how much she enjoys being single.

Post the break up, has your take on love changed?

I am still a hard-core romantic. I am waiting for the right person, who wants my love. I am meant to get married (laughs). I realised my worth post break up. I have changed as a person. I really believe that some things happen for a reason, and they make you a better person. Today, I am more independent, and I am happy being myself. I have realised that life is not about being in a relationship, but living the way you want to.

Are you planning to settle down soon?

When I broke up, my parents became hyper, and asked if they could look for a marriage proposal for me. But with time, they have come to accept things. I don't want to jump into marriage right now. I want to find a person who wants me. I am single, and ready to mingle.

Rumours suggest that you are dating a Chinese restaurateur...

Divyanka Tripathi's popularity quotient rises

Mumbai, July 1: Divyanka Tripathi aka Ishita of "Ye Hai Mohabbatein" recently crossed 2,50,000 followers on Instagram and on this special occasion, a group of her fans surprised her on the sets of "Yeh Hai Mohabbattein". Since she crossed the number 250 (in the thousands), they gifted her 250 chocolates, a bouquet of 250 roses and even wrote a book in exactly 2,50,000 words.

People present on the set said, "There was a huge collage with 250 of her pictures. The pictures were from all her shows and some of them from her personal life. Since she is hooked to green tea for health reasons, she was also gifted 250 sachets of her favourite green tea. Her fans seem to be people from all age groups and all of them seem to be truly excited meeting her favourite star. Divyanka as always was very sweet towards her fans. She spoke to them and on their request got pictures clicked with all of them. It's very rare to experience such huge fan following".

Happy Parents' Day: TV actors talk about their parents

Divyanka Tripathi:

My parents are my best friends, my inspiration and my motivation to be good. They have been strict in my formative years (and I thank them for that!), but they have been lenient and understanding when needed. From my parents I have learnt the importance of Karma. I have grown up to be patient and a family oriented person.