SaralnamaOn [27 [August 2025, Shamita Shetty spoke about her breakup with actor Raqesh Bapat. They fell in love during the Bigg Boss OTT show in 2021 but parted ways in [July 2022. Shamita said their relationship was natural inside the Bigg Boss house but would not have worked outside because they are very different people. She described the breakup as an "erased chapter" in her life and said she is focusing on her independence and peace. Raqesh also shared that their meeting was unplanned and they decided to announce the breakup to their fans to avoid confusion. Both thanked their supporters and asked for love as individuals. Shamita’s sister, Shilpa Shetty, encouraged her to find new love, even suggesting dating apps. Shamita is now moving forward with positivity and new goals. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 13:03 IST; source: link)