My Engagement - “Rock On” (pun intended)
Tring Tring wearing the “RING” – Yes its official – I am engaged. I wanted it to happen first and then blog which is why I’ve been maintaining a silence. But the press always beats me to it! The media attention can sometimes get to you, but have to admit that they looked more excited than my parents and some looked genuinely happy which was very endearing. If this was the reaction for the engagement, I am dreading the wedding. Ha ha! It’s been a time of both - joy and sorrow for me, the joy is obvious because Raj and I feel happy to take our relationship to the next level, but as most of you know my sister Shamita is still in the Big Boss house and could not attend. She doesn’t even know. The date was decided a week ago and we all came to the consensus that we should go ahead because another good mahurat (auspicious time) was a long way off – and considering Raj’s parents and relatives were down from London for a week… so it seemed convenient as I leave after a week to shoot for “Desire” to complete the film in Hyderabad. Raj leaves for the IPL workshop in Bangkok which I’ll miss because of my shoot – Hence we thought it best to go ahead with this date under these circumstances.
As much as I wanted to have Shamita there during this special moment, I had to be considerate towards Raj’s family too… so for all those who wanted to know WHY I went ahead without Shamita – it was a difficult decision but this is the answer. I know Shamita will be shocked (she’ll kill me) but still be happy, that’s what family is about, and our LOVE is unconditional. Missed her more than words can describe but I’m sure she’ll understand! Can’t wait to show her my ring!! Didn’t have the heart to get her out as she’s doing so well in Big Boss! I’ve never commented on what I think of her in there, but just want to say she’s been the pampered baby in our house, it made our whole family so proud to see her have no airs and do all the chores with no qualms. She’s never cooked in her life and I saw her make ROTIS!! Felt terrible watching her cry on TV, but I am amazed to see her growth on this show, this will definitely make her a stronger person. Speaking out of experience I know how difficult living in the BB house is! But so proud of the way she’s conducting herself with so much dignity.
Anyway the engagement was strictly a family affair – just his and my family and two of my friends – kept it simple and traditional. A lot of people asked me if I was nervous - I guess I would have been if I wasnt sure. But I have to admit I had a sinking feeling in my stomach just when I was reaching Raj’s house, but as soon as I saw Raj’s face, I had a smile on mine. PHEW!
I know everyone’s eager to know about the wedding date. All I can say is YES it’s been finalized and will make an official announcement as soon as I know when Shamita’s coming out!
To all my relatives, friends and fans – thank you for all your good wishes. Need them badly 
. Can’t wait to tell you when the big day is as I’ve promised, will definitely keep you posted on my blog – so till then watch this space!! Love to all
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October 25th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Congratulations.
May God shower peace And happiness forever And for always.
And I wish & pray Shamita - The winner.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Hi Shilpa, Was eagerly waiting to see you on your BIG day. You both were looking stunning as usual. Wish you both a BEAUTIFUL life together! And keep smiling.. sorry laughing..
as always.
Looking forward to exclusive engagement pics soon. Feeling good to be the 1st person to comment here…
God Bless!
Lots of love,
Sonia
Ahmedabad
October 25th, 2009 at 6:07 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I wanted to be one of the first to wish you here, so I checked your blog as soon as I woke up (after a lie in on a Sunday morning
) Thankfully you’ve updated it straight away! Its a shame about Shamita not being there, hope she doesn’t kill you when she comes out of the house. I’ve seen some pics on a Bollywood website! You looked stunning in your sari and Raj looked good too!
Can’t wait for your future projects - Why are both films being delayed???
October 25th, 2009 at 6:39 am
hey……congrats …this can be the best feeling in the world……..i want to know what is the secret behind your glowing and beautiful skin…….i know the obvious answer…..but on a aserious note how do u maintain your skin with such hectic schedule……..u look gorgeous on your engagement day!!!!!!!! best of luck…. do reply!!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Hi Shilpa,
Many congratulations on ur engagement…im sooo sooo HAPPY for u and Raj…may God bless ur relationship & may the love ur share forever grow…wishin u all the happiness in the world…
Now for the big day-all the best!
Take care & be blessed always!
Much love,
Me xxx
October 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Badahi ho badahi ho badahi ho.. Pun intended too!! Well done.. many congrats to you and Raj…. I didn’t realise that Diwali was so special for you when i text!! Can’t wait to hear all the details!! Mxx
October 25th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hello!Shilpa,
Congratulations!Iam so very happy for you.You look so happy and contented in the pictures of your engagement with Raj.God has blessed you.You look radiant.Waiting for your big day.
Love to you.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
WOW, congratulations on your engagement. Saw your pictures on Bollywood news and they did annouce of your engagement, before you even posted the news on your website. I checked your website first and there was nothing and then I told myself maybe you will tell everyone after the PARTY.
You both have been together for sometime and seems like you both love each other. That is GREAT!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!.
I am sure your sister will be proud. Thanks for sharing. Would love to see your personal pictures of the engagement.
Take Care and GOD BLESS,
Shelly Kuamr
October 25th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
hey shilpa, eregu congratulations, deveru erena dampathya jeevani sukhamaya malpadu…u know the best feature in u is ur smile… and thats ur strongest weapon too…may god bless u with happiness and prosperity..
October 26th, 2009 at 12:11 am
A hearty Congratulations on your engagement. Wish you all the very best.
October 26th, 2009 at 2:30 am
Hi Shilpa,
So happy to hear about your engagement to Raj! Congratulations to both of u. May your relationship brings you countless happiness and joy in life. Congrats again to you and Raj.
Love,
Seema
Malaysia
October 26th, 2009 at 3:19 am
congrats shilpa… happy to hear the good news..
October 26th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Hi!
i am happy after all you got engaged. I know about media hype. they always want to interfere in even personal affairs. may God make your life happier.
October 26th, 2009 at 10:20 am
शिल्पाजी
शिल्पा तुम्हारे साखरपुडा के खुशीका छाया
है ऐसा समा के सीना फुलाए वो फूले ना समाया
‘शिल्पा द दिवा’ जळो सारी रात
तुझी पणती अन राज कुंद्राची वात
मलमली उभार तुझे पहाटे त्याने कराग्री कवळावे
मोकळ्या केशातून तुझ्या त्याने श्वाससुमन हुंकारावे
गुदगुदून थंडीने गुबगुबीत मांड्यात गोन्जारावा पंजा
उघड्या पाठीवर तुझ्या त्याने खुन्ट|न्नि खाजवावे
मस्तकात भिनुनी शिरशिरी त्याने तुला हापसावे
झीन्झीनुनी तारा स्पर्ष्मनडलांच्या सप्तसुरी दोघांनी झनकारावे
तद्नंतर बिलगुनी तुझा नाद मी आळवावा
दाम्पात्यिक सुख उपभोगजननाचे त्याने तुला भरभरून द्यावे
हौसला रख्खो बुलंद, भांजा जब होगा हमारा वांड
तब मै खाउंगा शिल्पा तुम्हारे हाथोंसे श्रीखंड
जब उजागर होगा पत्तीयोन्का कुडा
जब बर्फ जायेगा पीघल
यहान इंतेजार करके तुम्हे चुस्त पायेगा
तभ्भी तुम्हारा मैं ६६6 आशिक़ पागल
:ओल द बेस्ट, शुभ्कामानाये और आशीर्वाद दोनोंको
(उससें फालतू का झगडा मत करना, शिल्पा)
……बिंधास
October 26th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Congratulations Shilpa. Hope we’ll see the pics soon. I am sure you’ll be smart et wonderful at you wedding as you’re always.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Jai mata di,
Congratulations.Congratulations !!!! I wish you a wonderful future filled with many warm memories, many happy times, good health, and well…..everything good…lol. I am so happy for you both….I’ve hoped for this happy moment for awhile. Good luck you two. You all deserve the best in life.
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October 27th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Hi Shilpa didi………..
yaar apni engagement ki snaps bhi upload kar do plz….
i want to see………
n u r fabulous, mind blowing & jhakkas……
apka blog padhna bahut achha lagta hai ek dum rapchik..
or jaldi jaldi blogs likha karo , itna acha lagta hai tumahre bare me jan na..
October 27th, 2009 at 2:32 am
Hi Shilpa,
I think i am the first one to write here on your on this Blog.
First of all many many Congratulations and wish you all the best for future.
It is really happy to see you togeather . Finally this relationship has come to next level.
Sad for shamita as she has missed the Important day of her life.
Luv.
October 27th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Congratulations. Very happy for you. Wishing you all the happiness in the world. You deserve it.
A very endearing post.
Congratulations to you & Raj once again.
October 27th, 2009 at 7:41 am
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS…………..
about the wedding date, let me guess……… its 22-12-2009
correct me if i’m wrong……….
cheers to life !!!!!!!!!!!
Sonia.B Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Bas ek hi mahine se maar kha gaye dost
Rajan Reply:
November 16th, 2009 at 5:36 am
hi Beautiful B,
u know what, i thought S 2 have responded………
nver mind, coming back to your comment and my calculations………………………………….
things well begin ( here 22nd day of the month ) is more than half done ( ( here 70% )
my calculation were based on after taking into conserideration the culmanation of BIG BOSS III…..
and 2ndly, MY BITHDAY is on 30 - 11 ( read 30th November ) every year, so I DIDN’T WANT MY HEART TO BE BROKEN BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!
^ _ ^
pradip Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 7:33 am
SONIA
Apki NAAM mujhe bahat pasand hai
October 27th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
hello
i know it diffcult for u to be even reading a single line of your fans
Do not think i am complaining we do unerstand and are with you always
WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD HOPE IT BRINGS EVEN GREAT SUCESS FOR EATCH
OTHERS LIFE , we are aware that u were said on your saister not bieng there
one of biggest ocation of your life . i know that you did drop some water from your eyes a night before . I WISH I COULD SAY THAT HOW LUCKY IS YOUR TEARS THAT STARTED FROM YOURS EYES AND ENDED ON YOUR LIPS . LUCKY CHAP . BUT HOPE IT STAYS AWAY FROM YOUR LIFE FOR EVER . HOPE you feel that YOUR Are the luckiest person on earth. ON my WILDEST dream that may u read only not reply that your fan is waiting for your new film DESIRE
BYE
your small fan
sandeep
October 28th, 2009 at 4:01 am
i hv a strong feeling that thats the Wedding Date………………
i.e. ” my comment is awaiting moderation………………………..”
waise why this funda of ” awaiting moderation ”
and if my guess is correct…….. than i need to be felicitated……..
^ _ ^
October 28th, 2009 at 4:18 am
congrates dear!!
October 28th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Good luck to you and Raj. Shilpa i think we all deserve happiness and thats what every human being keeps looking for.. whether one is a star or a normal human being working 9-5, we deserve to be happy. So do you! I am happy that you have found your life partner. You are a matured person so we know you will make it work…Good luck ..!!! Enjoy the courtship time..
BTW loved u on Farha’s show abt Beti’s ..
October 29th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Hello Shilpaji,
CONGRATULATIONS………………
October 29th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Hello Shilpa ji. I am a big fan of yours and i have to say that you were looking gorgeous on your engagement day. The whole concept of having a simple saree with heavy jewellery was just perfect. Wish you all the best as you enter new phase of your life.
Also i must say that we cudnt see your much talked about engagement ring on TV clearly. Whatever i cud see..it was HUGE
October 29th, 2009 at 10:12 am
hey congratulations………
am sure bahut se dil toote honge aaj ye padhkar… lols… ha ha
miss ur thumkas
love you,
Omi
October 30th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Congratulations Shilpa (and Raj!). As someone who has recently got married to the man of my dreams, I can so completely relate to your feelings of what I call warm fuzziness LOL.
Best wishes for the future. May God bless you with joy and contentment xox
October 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Hi Shilpa, let me be the first to wish you congratulations on your happy engagement and upsoming wedding. Yob must be thrilled. bless u and your fiance and may u have many happy years to come ahead. I am a big fan shilpa, I just started your yoga dvd, and I had to tell u I love it, I practice everyday now and it has a calmng effect on me. I love the flow of the dvd, usuallywhen I tried to practice yoga with other dvds somehow I always felt rushed, but I guess its about finding the right yoga dvd, and yours is the right one. Thank you so much for making it. and have lots of fun. best wishes.
Selina Fernandes.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:05 am
Congratulations on your engagement and wish you the very best on your wedding day. I am sure in the follwoing days you will be busy and stressed over all the festivities but i am sure most of it will be funfilled and memorable. I think people tend to focus alot of on having the perfect wedding instead of the perfect marriage (well atleast we should strive towards perfection). I hope you will also focus on what really matters most. I am truly happy for you. Last but not least when do we get to see pictures of this gigantic rock on your finger.
Love
Chikflik
NYC, NY
November 5th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Congrats Shilpa. Too happy to hear your wedding bells ringing on the 22nd of November, 2009.
God aap dono ko bahut saari khushiyan de.
Love always,
Sonia
Ahmedabad
November 7th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hi Shilpa Congrats!!! hope u have a happy married life . It’s a coincidence that we have the same name and my hubby’s name is also Raj. Both of us are Anthonian student and same suburb and my native place is also Mangalore.
Anyways, wish u all the best