In an exclusive interview, TV actress Chahat Pandey shut down long-standing rumors regarding a romantic relationship with fitness influencer Rajat Dalal.
Despite the viral shipping of the pair under the hashtag #Rahat across Bigg Boss 18 and the new reality show The 50, Chahat clarified that their bond is strictly platonic and rooted in familial respect.
Key Clarifications from Chahat Pandey
- The “Sister” Stance: Chahat highlighted that Rajat himself cleared the air in a viral YouTube video months ago, stating that Chahat is like his “younger sister.” * The “Love Angle” Music: She criticized social media users for manipulating their friendly interactions. “If you remove the love angle music from our videos and put brother-sister music instead, your entire perspective will change,” she noted.
- Consent and Image: Chahat expressed deep discomfort with names being linked without permission, calling it damaging to her image and unfair to her family.
- On Rajat Dalal: She praised Rajat for being respectful toward women and described their bond as one of “pure friendship and respect.”
The 50: Context of the Controversy
The rumors gained fresh momentum during the latest episodes of The 50:
- Housemates’ Teasing: Fellow contestants like Sapna Chaudhary and Lakshya had been teasing the duo, with Sapna even jokingly proposing to take Chahat to Rajat’s house after the show.
- Rajat’s Defense: Following Chahat’s recent elimination, Nikki Tamboli teased Rajat saying, “Aapki bandi toh chali gayi” (Your girl is gone). Rajat firmly shut this down, stating he respects Chahat but could only marry within his community, reinforcing that they are not a couple.
- Conflict with Khanzaadi: The “Rahat” narrative also fueled a heated rivalry with Khanzaadi, who accused Chahat of using a “fake narrative” with Rajat to gain sympathy and screen time.