A Surprising Revelation
Abhijeet Sawant, the first winner of Indian Idol, recently revealed that he used Tinder after getting married. The singer made the confession during an episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, produced by Gautam Thakker Films.
Wife Was Unaware
Sawant admitted that his wife, Shilpa Sawant, didn’t know about his profile until the news broke. He said the app was used out of casual interest and curiosity. Once it became public, he deleted the account.
Social Media Reacts
The confession sparked mixed reactions online. Some criticized the use of dating apps in marriage, while others pointed to the growing role of digital curiosity in modern life.
The Bigger Conversation
The incident has opened up broader discussions around trust and privacy in relationships. With digital platforms blurring personal boundaries, Sawant’s story reflects the challenges many couples face today.
Celebrities Are Human Too
While unexpected, Sawant’s admission reminds us that even public figures deal with the complexities of love, loyalty, and life online.
About the author
Neha Nikharge is Assistant Editor at Awesome TV and a writer for AWSM Times. Neha covers Bollywood, OTT releases, celebrity interviews and pop culture for South Asian audiences in the US and around the world, and has written more than 4,500 stories for Awesome TV. Story tips and corrections: hello@awesometv.com.
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