Television director Rohit Raj Goyal has publicly praised his wife, actress Deepika Singh, for wholeheartedly accepting his family — including his father, who has special needs — and for the devoted care she provides him daily. The couple opened up about their personal journey on the reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Panga', with Rohit growing visibly emotional as he recounted the challenges his family once faced and how Deepika changed everything.

Rohit's Emotional Tribute

Speaking candidly on the show, Rohit recalled the hurtful remarks that people once made about his family, saying that neighbours and acquaintances had once predicted that his father's condition would mean his children would never find a marriage partner. 'When people saw my father, they used to say that his children would never get married and that we would end up begging somewhere. But on the day we got married, so many people came to witness the wedding. This is all because of her,' he said.

He was equally moved by Deepika's decision to marry him at the height of her acting career, and to embrace a joint family with all its responsibilities. 'At the peak of her career, she decided to get married, and that too to a man who lives in a joint family. She accepted the entire family — his mother, father, brother and his brother's wife,' Rohit said.

A Special Bond With His Father

Rohit drew a tender parallel between his father and children with special needs, underscoring how Deepika's patience and compassion set her apart. 'Just as we refer to children with special needs, my father is also a child with special needs. Accepting him, talking to him and taking care of him — only Deepika does that,' he said on the show.

This public acknowledgement highlights a dimension of Deepika Singh's personal life that has rarely been discussed, and adds context to a marriage that began on the professional sets of a popular television drama.

Deepika Singh Responds

Following Rohit's heartfelt disclosure, Deepika penned a message in response: 'Kabhi socha nahi tha ye baat sabke saamne aayegi, par Rohit ji ne dil se sab keh diya. I was speechless because I had no idea he was going to share this. His family's respect means a lot to me. I am just so proud of him for everything he has achieved on his own, with so much hard work, patience and with my mother-in-law prayers and blessings.'

Love Story That Began on Set

The couple's relationship traces back to the sets of the popular television series 'Diya Aur Baati Hum', where Deepika portrayed the much-loved character Sandhya Rathi and Rohit served as director. Their professional bond gradually deepened into romance, and the two got married on 2 May 2014 in Mumbai. The couple welcomed their son, Soham, in May 2017. Their story, from the sets of a primetime soap to a candid conversation on a reality show, has resonated with audiences who have followed Deepika's career since her days as Sandhya.