In the newest episode of Hauterrfly’s The Male Feminist, actor Amruta Khanvilkar spilled the beans on her nearly 10-year-long marriage with her husband and actor Himanshu Malhotra, after 10 years of dating. Amruta opened up about how the couple handled the ups and downs in their relationship over the years and the responsibilities that they shared in their marriage. She also shared a rather fresh perspective on modern marriages and what makes marriages healthy.
Video Cam Scam star dived into the necessity of breaking away from traditional gender roles in marriage, talking about the impracticality of sticking to outdated norms. She said, “This field has taught me a lot, he (Himanshu) is also from the same field. (Given that) You can’t keep following the older norms where only a woman should do everything, especially household chores.” Being from the same professional field and knowing how the field works, she and Himanshu have discovered their formula for sharing responsibilities over the years.
Further into the chat, she admitted, “It’s not like we haven’t had arguments about this matter. But because he comes from a very different background, Raja Beta kind of a thing, he also had to learn and unlearn (things). But he’s very understanding now, he has learned a lot, and has taught me a lot. ” Amruta acknowledged that Himanshu’s willingness to evolve has helped them nurture their marriage, making it a continuous process of learning for both.
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In deeper discussion, Amruta points out how having personal space is crucial. They kickstart their day in unique ways and give each other the much-needed space to do things. In the conversation about this Amruta said “We have specific ways we like to start our day. Personally taking care of these morning routines in our ways makes our shared space feel good, and it removes the idea that one person has to do everything.” Over time, they’ve built a deep understanding that goes beyond traditional gender roles, creating a space without any ego clashes or comparisons.
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Amruta also talked about the importance of teamwork in managing finances for a healthy relationship. She added that couples must work together on money matters and not let old ideas about who should handle finances take over. This conversation with Amruta gave us a peek into how she and Himanshu have worked through their relationship over the years offering a refreshing perspective on modern marriages.