‘It wasn’t even a kiss’

TV host Shonali Nagrani is noncommittal about her relationship with Ashish Raheja.

Are you seeing Ashish Raheja?
I’m seeing someone, but I do not want to disclose his name.

How did you meet him?
I met him at a party on a cruise liner in October last year, where we were introduced by common friends. I was at the casino on the slot machine and eventually he started teaching me how to play Blackjack. We ended up making a lot of money. That was a fun evening!

And you got along really well?
Yeah, you can say that, though we exchanged numbers only when we met each other the second time. Also we both live in Bandra, so it makes it easier to catch up.

What about the kiss with him?
It wasn’t even a kiss. I don’t know why it is being hyped up.

What’s special about him?
He is a very dependable guy and a lovely human being. He has around 15 close friends who he loves unconditionally. That’s the best part about him. He’s a man who sticks to his word and I respect him for that.