I am scared of love, but I will get over that feeling: Shiv Thakare

Shiv Thakare, who first rose to fame with Bigg Boss Marathi and later went on to become a household name in Hindi reality TV by participating in Bigg Boss 16 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, has never shied away from discussing his personal life.

While he was in a relationship with co-contestant Veena Jagtap during Bigg Boss Marathi 2 (2019), the two parted ways in 2022. Since then, Shiv has remained single.Talking to Mumbai Mirror, he shares his perspective on love and marriage. Shiv said, “I do want to get settled at some point in life. I am a romantic person. I want a partner who will understand the nature of my work and appreciate my accomplishments in life. Someone who is not insecure because, as an actor, we work with many people in the industry and spend time with them, but my partner should have trust in me,” says Shiv.While he admits that the idea of love makes him apprehensive, he believes he will eventually get past that fear. “I am scared of love. But I will get over that, I’m sure, and will look forward to finding someone,” he shares. The actor draws inspiration from his parents’ beautiful relationship. “I look at my parents and see how they are still in love with each other. I want someone in life who is here to stay.”On the work front, Shiv, who is known for reality shows, is now focusing on acting in films and web shows. He says, “People have only seen my real side through reality shows. I want to show people my acting as well.”