Debinna Bonnerjee on Karwa Chauth for Gurmeet Choudhary: 'Non-negotiable'
Synopsis
Debinna Bonnerjee's Karwa Chauth isn't just a festival ritual — it's the thread that ties her and Gurmeet Choudhary's love story together. She began fasting for him before they even married, and nearly two decades later, with two daughters and a life shared across cultures, she says the tradition is simply non-negotiable.
Key Takeaways
Debinna Bonnerjee called observing Karwa Chauth for husband Gurmeet Choudhary a 'non-negotiable' tradition.
She began keeping the fast almost a year into their relationship, before their marriage.
The couple have been together for close to 18-19 years and have two daughters — Lianna (born April 2022 ) and Divisha (born November 2022 ).
Debinna and Gurmeet first met in 2004 at an acting talent hunt and starred together in 'Ramayan' in 2008 .
They secretly married in 2006 and formally solemnised their wedding on 15 February 2011 .
Actress Debinna Bonnerjee has revealed that observing Karwa Chauth for her husband, actor Gurmeet Choudhary, is a tradition she will not give up — one that predates their marriage by nearly a year. The couple, who have been together for close to 18-19 years, marked this year's Karwa Chauth with a video shared on social media, offering a glimpse into their celebrations alongside throwback photographs chronicling their journey together.
A Fast That Started Before the Wedding
Debinna opened up about how the tradition began organically, well before the couple tied the knot. 'I am Bengali, Gurmeet is Bihari, and our Karwa Chauth has its own love story. When we were dating, our parents were not there to understand each other's customs and traditions. It was just the two of us, along with the desire to celebrate every small and big happiness,' she said in the video.
She recalled keeping the fast for the first time about a year into their relationship, without yet being married. 'So, almost a year after dating, I kept Karwa Chauth for the first time. I was not even married. But the person for whom I had to see the moon was there,' she said.
From a Dating Couple to a Family of Four
Debinna described how the festival gradually became embedded in the couple's shared identity, even as their lives evolved from a two-person household to a family. 'Then we got married. We got to know each other's customs and traditions. We accepted each other. But Karwa Chauth had become our own tradition. Today, it has been almost 18-19 years. So much has changed in life. Earlier, it was just the two of us. Now we have two little daughters. But the excitement of waiting for this day, the excitement of getting ready and the joy of seeing the moon with Gurmeet is still the same. That is why Karwa Chauth is non-negotiable for me,' she added.
The couple welcomed their first daughter, Lianna, in April 2022, and their second daughter, Divisha, in November 2022.
The Celebrations This Year
In this year's video, Debinna is seen dressed in a bright red traditional outfit, accessorised with statement jhumkas, bangles, a bindi, and sindoor. Gurmeet is seen alongside her in a light pink traditional kurta with elaborate silver embroidery. The two are pictured holding a decorated Karwa Chauth thali, with older photographs from previous celebrations woven through the video.
Their Story: From a Talent Hunt to 'Ramayan'
Debinna and Gurmeet first crossed paths in 2004 during an acting talent hunt. Their relationship deepened over the following years, and the pair went on to share screen space in the iconic television show 'Ramayan' in 2008 — with Gurmeet portraying Lord Ram and Debinna essaying the role of Sita. The couple secretly married in 2006 and later solemnised their union in a formal ceremony attended by family and friends on 15 February 2011.
Reflecting on the deeper meaning of the annual fast, Debinna said: 'Every year, I meet that girl again who had started keeping a vow for Gurmeet before marriage.' It is, by her own description, a reunion with the beginning of their story.
Point of View
Personal origin story rather than generic festive sentiment. The detail that she began fasting before marriage — across a Bengali-Bihari cultural divide, without parental guidance — gives the narrative a texture most celebrity Karwa Chauth posts lack. For entertainment coverage, the more interesting angle is how Debinna and Gurmeet have consistently leveraged their 'Ramayan' love story as a brand asset, one that plays well with a television-literate audience that watched them as Ram and Sita.
NationPress
31 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Debinna Bonnerjee call Karwa Chauth 'non-negotiable'?
Debinna Bonnerjee says Karwa Chauth is non-negotiable because the tradition is deeply personal — she began observing the fast for Gurmeet Choudhary before they even married, nearly 18-19 years ago. For her, it marks the beginning of their relationship and reconnects her each year to that early chapter of their love story.
When did Debinna Bonnerjee first keep Karwa Chauth for Gurmeet Choudhary?
Debinna kept Karwa Chauth for Gurmeet for the first time about a year into their relationship, before their marriage. She said at the time their parents were not present to guide them on customs, and it was a tradition they built together.
How did Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary meet?
The couple first met in 2004 during an acting talent hunt. They went on to share screen space in the television show 'Ramayan' in 2008, where Gurmeet played Lord Ram and Debinna played Sita. They secretly married in 2006 and formally solemnised their union on 15 February 2011.
Do Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary have children?
Yes, the couple have two daughters. Their first daughter, Lianna, was born in April 2022, and their second daughter, Divisha, arrived in November 2022.
What did Debinna Bonnerjee share on social media for Karwa Chauth 2026?
Debinna shared a video on her social media account giving a glimpse of this year's Karwa Chauth celebrations, along with throwback photographs from the couple's journey over the past 17-18 years. The video features both of them in traditional outfits, holding a decorated Karwa Chauth thali.
