Actress Rashmika Mandanna revealed that she was previously engaged to Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty when she was 21 years old and he was 34, marking an age gap of 13 years. The engagement, which took place in July 2017, was called off within a year as the pair decided to part ways for reasons of compatibility.
Mandanna recently commented on the engagement while addressing media attention on her personal life and future relationships. She said the decision to end the engagement was made mutually and allowed both actors to focus on their individual careers.
Sources familiar with the Kannada film industry indicate that both parties remain on good terms, and this disclosure has once again sparked discussion on age differences and commitment in actor relationships. Bollywood observers note that the revelation reflects changing norms in celebrity engagements and the transparency of public figures in discussing past personal decisions.
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