Geeta Basra was doubtful about dating Harbhajan Singh, says 'you get to hear they are flamboyant, have girlfriends'

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's wife Geeta Basra said that it wasn't easy being in a relationship with him. Geeta, who was still actively pursuing acting at the time, said that being in a high-profile relationship could spell ruin for a woman's career.

Hindustan Times quoted Geeta saying, "Those days were very different. Being linked to someone was a very big thing. I remember a very big actress who got married in those days had to leave a film because that movie's producers were worried that she would soon become pregnant. On similar lines, I had got lots of offers after my debut film The Train but they never made headway."

Geeta said that she was a time when she was dubious about getting too serious with Harbhajan, because of the rumours she'd heard about cricketers. Geeta said she had second thoughts about 'entering into a relationship with a cricketer because you get to hear many stories like they are flamboyant, have girlfriends and girls line up to meet them.'

Geeta and Harbhajan tied the knot in 2015. Their daughter, Hinaya Heer Plaha was born in 2016. The couple is expecting their second child in July. About being a mom for the second time, Geeta had earlier told Hindustan Times, "It’s very different and this pregnancy has been very difficult. Hinaya’s was a smoother ride in terms of eating but this time, it is difficult to eat and I am not craving anything. I was really looking forward to indulging in some good food but maybe in the next couple of months, things change."