Ashwini Kalsekar & Murli Sharma: Love, Food, and Cultural Understanding
Actors reveal the secrets to their enduring two-decade relationship.

Top Summary
- What happened: Actors Ashwini Kalsekar and Murli Sharma shared insights into their two-decade-long relationship, focusing on their understanding of each other's cultural backgrounds and food preferences.
- Why it matters: Their story highlights how couples can navigate cultural differences and dietary restrictions to build a strong and lasting relationship.
- What changes for people: Offers inspiration for couples facing similar challenges in intercultural relationships, particularly around food.
- Who is affected: Couples in intercultural relationships, fans of Ashwini Kalsekar and Murli Sharma, and individuals interested in relationship dynamics.
A Lasting Bond Built on Understanding
Actors Ashwini Kalsekar and Murli Sharma have been together for over two decades. Their successful relationship is attributed to their deep understanding of each other's cultures.
Food plays a significant role in their dynamic. Ashwini, 56, and Murli, 53, have navigated dietary differences with compromise and humor.
Navigating Food Preferences
Ashwini Kalsekar, known for her role in CID, discussed her food preferences after marriage.
"I am a Marathi. I used to eat non-veg. I never loved vegetarian food. I didn’t like anything other than potatoes. He does not eat garlic… that type of vegetarian. So, for love, I held back."
She cooks both Maharashtrian and Telugu dishes. She also maintains handwritten copies of all her recipes.
Murli Sharma shared his own dietary restrictions.
"I don’t eat mushrooms or baby corn. It was not introduced to me until years back."
Compromise and Humor
Ashwini revealed how Murli's empathy influenced her. During a Golmaal shoot in Goa, Murli encouraged her to eat meat outside the home.
"He felt pity for me. During the Golmaal shoot in Goa, he said, eat it. So, I only eat outside the home."
What to Watch Next
Fans can anticipate more insights into their relationship as they continue to share their experiences in various interviews and platforms. Their story serves as an example of how understanding and compromise can lead to a fulfilling partnership, even amidst cultural and dietary differences.
