Yin&Yang

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul chat with Kannagi Desai about their relationship, love for interior design and the fashion connection

It was a chaotic rainy day in Mumbai and we had a shoot scheduled with our couple of the hour. We knew it was going to be a fabulous day as soon as KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty showed up on set. They were happy to be there, spending time with each other and didn’t even mind the makeshift tent we’d set up in the studio for quick changes because of the downpour. The vibe was fun and relaxed, with the couple bringing their easygoing charm to the shoot. We watched in admiration as they navigated the set with a laid-back confidence that only comes from being truly comfortable in your own skin.

Shetty, dressed in a sleek, monochrome fit, laughed as she confessed, “I always raid his closet. His style is impeccable, and I love incorporating pieces from his wardrobe into my own.” KL, being the fashion-forward sports star, nodded in agreement, adding, “She has an incredible sense of style herself, so it’s a mini ego boost when she borrows my clothes.”

Between shots, they were never far from one another, KL often hanging around the set, watching his wife as she posed solo, and Shetty doing the same for him. It was clear they relish the moments they get to spend together, especially given how often their careers keep them apart. Every shared moment seemed special because they genuinely enjoy each other's company.