Stebin Ben sent Nupur Sanon a DM in 2016 — she saw it 4 years later
Synopsis
Stebin Ben's 2016 Instagram DM to Nupur Sanon sat unread for nearly four years — until she stumbled upon his cover of 'Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai' in 2020, replied, and the rest became a Udaipur wedding in January 2026. The couple told the full story on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's Double Date.
Key Takeaways
Stebin Ben first DMed Nupur Sanon on Instagram in 2016 , seeking a music collaboration.
Nupur did not see the message for nearly four years , discovering it only in 2020 .
She was drawn to Stebin after hearing his cover of Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai before finding the DM.
The couple shared their story on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's show Double Date .
Nupur and Stebin married in Udaipur, Rajasthan , in January 2026 , over a three-day ceremony blending Christian and Hindu rituals.
Singer Stebin Ben and his wife Nupur Sanon have revealed that their love story traces back to an Instagram direct message sent in 2016 — one that went unread for nearly four years. The couple shared the full story of their first digital interaction on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's show Double Date, offering a rare and candid look at how a routine collaboration request quietly became the foundation of a relationship.
The 2016 DM That Started It All
Stebin recounted that he had reached out to Nupur on Instagram as far back as 2016, when she was still active as a YouTuber, hoping to collaborate on a musical project. 'I had actually sent her a DM many years back in 2016 for a collaboration. At that time, she was a YouTuber,' he said.
The two had, by his account, already been quietly admiring each other's work online. 'We had a mutual love for music. Nupur is a classically trained musician and singer, and I haven't taken any formal training, but I used to sing,' Stebin added. 'Isi tarah Instagram pe ek doosre ki tareef karte karte humne baat karna shuru kiya.' (As we kept appreciating each other's work on Instagram, we started talking.)
Nupur Discovered His Voice in 2020
Nupur Sanon, the younger sister of actress Kriti Sanon, admitted she did not come across Stebin's original message until 2020 — nearly four years after it was sent. It was a cover version of the song Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai that first drew her attention to his voice and musicianship.
Nupur recalled the moment she stumbled upon the old message: 'I was single at that time and one day I saw Stebin's DM on my Instagram. It was this classic request for a music collaboration that he had sent back in 2016.' Intrigued by the energy in his message, she replied — and the conversation quickly deepened. 'There was some vibe and energy in his text, so I replied and we started talking. He used to send me voice notes of songs, and I really liked them,' she said.
From Voice Notes to Wedding Vows
What began with voice notes exchanged over Instagram eventually led the couple to the altar. Nupur and Stebin got married in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in January 2026, across a three-day celebration that blended Christian and traditional Hindu wedding rituals. The wedding was widely covered and drew attention for its picturesque Rajasthan setting.
The couple's appearance on Double Date marks one of the first times they have spoken in detail about the organic, music-driven origin of their bond — a reminder that in the age of social media, a DM left unread for years can still find its moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Stebin Ben first contact Nupur Sanon?
Stebin Ben first sent Nupur Sanon an Instagram DM in 2016, requesting a music collaboration when she was still a YouTuber. The message went unread for nearly four years before Nupur came across it in 2020.
How did Nupur Sanon discover Stebin Ben's music?
Nupur came across Stebin's cover of 'Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai' in 2020, which impressed her with his voice and rendition. She then found his old 2016 DM and replied, sparking their relationship.
Where and when did Stebin Ben and Nupur Sanon get married?
The couple married in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in January 2026. The wedding unfolded over three days and incorporated both Christian and traditional Hindu rituals.
Where did Stebin Ben and Nupur Sanon reveal their love story?
They shared the details on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's show Double Date, making it one of their most candid public accounts of how their relationship began.
Is Nupur Sanon related to actress Kriti Sanon?
Yes, Nupur Sanon is the younger sister of Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon. Nupur has a background in classical music and was also active as a YouTuber before her relationship with Stebin Ben became public.
