'Dhurandhar' actor Arjun Rampal has announced his engagement to longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades, marking a new chapter in their relationship that has spanned several years.
Arjun Rampal is engaged to Gabriella Demetriades
The confirmation came during a conversation on Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast, where the couple casually revealed their engagement while discussing marriage.
Although the full episode is yet to be released, the announcement features in the trailer of the podcast, in which Rampal and Demetriades share the news with Chakraborty. The moment appears understated and intimate, reflecting the couple’s generally private approach to their personal lives.
Rampal, who was most recently seen in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, has been in a relationship with Demetriades since 2018. A South African model and fashion designer, Demetriades has often spoken about balancing her creative work with family life.
The couple share two sons together, Arik, born in 2019, and Arav, born in 2023, and have frequently been seen attending public events as a family.
The engagement announcement has quickly drawn attention across social media, with fans and industry colleagues offering congratulations. Rampal, known for films such as ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Don’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’, has previously spoken about the importance of emotional stability and family as he enters a more selective phase of his acting career.
Arjun Rampal was previously married to former supermodel and entrepreneur Mehr Jesia. The two tied the knot in 1998 and were considered one of the most high-profile couples in Indian fashion and film circles at the time. They share two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra.
After nearly two decades together, Rampal and Jesia announced their separation in 2018, stating that the decision was mutual and taken with respect and understanding. Their divorce was finalised in 2019. Since then, Rampal has consistently maintained that they continue to co-parent their daughters amicably, often emphasising mutual respect and family unity despite the separation.
