Juhi Chawla recently shared intriguing anecdotes about her nearly three-decade-long marriage with industrialist Jay Mehta. During a special episode of a celebrity dance reality show, the star fondly recalled the days before their marriage when they exchanged heartfelt letters and cards.
Reflecting on their courtship, Juhi revealed, “Before we tied the knot, Jay wrote me letters every day. However, that tradition stopped after marriage (Laughs). It was letters and cards then, which has now evolved into emails and WhatsApp messages.”
Juhi offered a glimpse into the romantic gestures that defined their relationship, mentioning, “Jay and I met at a dinner, and he started gravitating towards me. On my birthday, he surprised me with a truck full of red roses. It took me a year to say ‘yes’ to him.” Her storytelling painted a picture of a love that patiently flourished, leading to a beautiful journey together. They exchanged vows in 1995.
Juhi Chawla’s career in the entertainment industry began after winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant. She made her acting debut with a brief role in the film Sultanat (1986) and rose to prominence with the tragic romance Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The pivotal year 1993 saw her starring in successful films like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, the last of which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Further successes followed in 1997 with Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq.
