Former 'Bigg Boss 14' contestant Pavitra Punia opens up on 12-year age gap with Eijaz Khan

'Bigg Boss 14' contestants Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan, who are head-over-heels in love with each other ever since sparks flew when they met during their respective stints in the controversial reality show, are going strong and steady in their relationship. 

Ever since the two got eliminated from the show, they have been spending time with each other ad are often snapped by the paps hand-in-hand, not hesitating to express their love for each other in public. The two have gone on record to say that they definitely plan to take things forward and tie the knot. 

In a recent interview with ETimes TV, the very vocal Pavitra opened up about her relationship with Eijaz Khan and spoke about the secret mantra of their relationship, the 12 years age gap and more.

"I think Eijaz and I were destined to be together and it happened. I was not prepared and even he was not prepared but it happened. In fact, we both had rejected season 13, so I feel it was God’s plan for us," Pavitra was quoted telling ETimes TV. 

Talking about the secret mantra of their steady relationship, considering many couples who fell in love in the show, did not make it through, Pavitra said, "The mantra of our relationship is to not lose each other’s respect or disrespect each other. There are times when we speak very loudly to each other because we both are strong as individuals. But after 10-20 mins we realise we are not supposed to talk to each other like that. We both are almost the same. We can stay away from love but can’t stay without respect."

Opening up about the 12-year age gap between her and Eijaz, Pavitra asked why should it be a big deal? To ETimes she said, "No, the age gap doesn't bother us. Till a few years ago like during our parents' generations there has always been an age gap between husband and wife. The moment parents would realise that ab ladki ke reproductive system is in place they would get their daughters married. This thing has been happening since the Raja Maharaja times. But I don’t know why we are asking this in today's time and age. Why is it an issue if a couple has a 10-12 years age gap? I don’t think there is anything wrong if a 33-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man are falling in love with each other. What is the problem, we both are mature individuals? I don't think there is a big deal." ​