Bhojpuri actress Aamrapali Dubey has addressed long-standing speculation about her relationship with actor and co-star Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, saying their equation is rooted in a close, “no-filter” friendship.
During a conversation with fellow Bigg Boss 20 contestant Luv Gill, Aamrapali spoke about her bond with Dinesh and reacted to speculation that the two are romantically involved.
Recalling their friendship, she said she can communicate with Dinesh without words and that he immediately understands what she wants to say.
“Friends should be like this. No-filter friendship,” Aamrapali said.
Addressing the dating rumours, she said Dinesh often encourages her to get married.
“People think that Dinesh ji and I are dating. Poor Dinesh ji has gone crazy by confessing that I should marry someone in my life,” she said.
Aamrapali also spoke about the challenges women may associate with marriage, saying people often underestimate the changes involved in leaving behind a life built over many years.
“Boys find this word very easy — ‘Get married,’” she said.
Aamrapali and Nirahua have been among the recognised on-screen pairs in Bhojpuri cinema since their first film together, Nirahua Hindustani, in 2014. The film marked Aamrapali’s Bhojpuri debut after her work in Hindi television shows including Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar, Maayka and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein.
The duo subsequently appeared together in several films, including Patna Se Pakistan, Nirahua Rickshawala 2, Raja Babu, Nirahua Hindustani 2, Nirahua Hindustani 3, Nirahua Chalal London and Sher Singh.
Aamrapali has previously said that her entry into Bhojpuri cinema was also linked to Dinesh. She recalled on Bigg Boss 20 that he was looking for a fresh face for Nirahua Hindustani while he was a contestant on Bigg Boss 6.
Aamrapali had earlier worked with Santosh Shukla, who was also a contestant on that season, and said the chain of events eventually led to her being cast in the Bhojpuri film. She described the journey as “God’s screenplay”.
