Aayush Sharma Opens Up About Family's Initial Doubts Before Wedding Arpita Khan
While Aayush Sharma and Arpita Khan Sharma celebrated their wedding in November 2014, the journey to their marital union was marked by significant family hesitation, particularly from Aayush's side. The actor recently revealed surprising details about the initial reservations his parents held regarding the match, despite strong support from Arpita's brother, superstar Salman Khan.
Salman Khan's Unexpected Intervention
Aayush recalled how his first meeting with Salman Khan unexpectedly accelerated their relationship timeline. "I didn't know myself, how could I have told my parents?" Aayush explained during a conversation with Cyrus Broacha. "I just walked in and said Hi, was asked if I will marry her and I said yes. I walked out knowing that I am getting married in a year."
The actor admitted he was completely unprepared for this rapid development, having not yet informed his own family about his relationship with Arpita. This created an immediate challenge as he needed to break the news to his parents while simultaneously being introduced to Arpita's family.
Financial Concerns and Family Skepticism
Aayush expressed genuine surprise that Arpita's family accepted him despite his lack of financial stability at the time. "I always wondered, 'What were they thinking?' because I wasn't making any money," he shared. "Who gets their daughter or sister married to someone like me, who wasn't even making any money at that point of time?"
When Aayush's parents finally learned about the relationship, their reaction was one of shock and confusion. His mother's first question was whether Arpita was actually Salman Khan's sister. His father responded with visible bewilderment, questioning why Salman's sister would be spending time with Aayush.
Father's Candid Reservations
Aayush's father remained particularly skeptical, concerned that his son might have misrepresented his financial situation to the Khan family. "My father said, 'You are just 24, you don't even have facial hair yet'," Aayush recalled. "He wanted to go and tell them that I don't do anything, because he thought I lied and I made false promises."
During the crucial family meeting, Aayush's father didn't hold back his concerns. He openly told the Khans, "You have a big heart. I wouldn't have given my daughter to someone like him, he doesn't earn anything." He even disclosed that Aayush earned only 30-40 thousand rupees monthly and emphasized that he still provided housing for his son.
Salman Khan's Unwavering Support
Despite these reservations, Salman Khan expressed complete confidence in Aayush's potential. "Salman Bhai said that he is aware of all this," Aayush revealed. "He said, 'I think he has potential, I will train him'." This endorsement from one of Bollywood's biggest stars helped bridge the gap between the families' perspectives.
Post-Marriage Family Dynamics
Aayush's father maintained his critical perspective even after the wedding, particularly regarding his son's acting career. After watching Aayush's first film release, his father offered blunt feedback: "He told me that I don't know how to act. He said, 'Vo baat nahi hai, kuch special nahi hai'." However, Aayush respected this honesty and noted that his father eventually praised his performance in his second film.
Arpita Khan, who was adopted by the Khan family as an infant, shares an exceptionally close bond with her brother Salman. Since their November 2014 wedding, Aayush and Arpita have built a family together, becoming parents to two children named Ahil and Ayat.
The couple's journey highlights how Bollywood relationships often navigate complex family dynamics, financial considerations, and industry pressures. Despite initial hesitation from Aayush's family and his own financial uncertainties at the time, the marriage has endured for nearly a decade, supported by Salman Khan's early faith in Aayush's potential.
