‘Every Marriage Is Different, What Matters Is Respect And Equality’
Sonali Bendre, who hosts Pati Patni Aur Panga, shared her thoughts during an interview
By : Lipika Varma
Update: 2025-08-03 14:51 GMT
The fun-filled reality show replaces Laughter Chefs 2, brings together seven popular celebrity couples for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, love, and challenges that test their chemistry and bond.
This is the first time Sonali is hosting an entire show solo, and she admits it’s both exciting and nerve-racking. “I find hosting the whole show exciting, but there’s also that nervousness — will I be able to pull it off? Munawar is there too, of course, and the show is such a fun concept that I’m really enjoying it. Reality shows have changed a lot. Even when they’re unscripted, they have their own charm,” she says.
On the theme of marriage
“Marriage, to me, is built on mutual respect,” she says. “In the show, there’s so much happening — there are pulls and pushes in every relationship. I was a bit concerned about that. But I truly believe in marriage. We all have our ‘pangas’ in life, but as partners, we have to understand and manage them — without ego.”
Drawing from her own life
“We’ve all seen our grandparents and parents living long, stable marriages. That’s where the idea of marriage as an institution comes from. But every marriage is different. What matters most is respect and equality — both partners need to bring that to the table.”
“It’s not about man or woman — it’s about understanding who’s better at what. I may be better at handling some things, and my husband is better at others. So we divide tasks accordingly. Ego doesn’t have a place in such an arrangement.”
When asked if the show has offered any insights, Sonali nods, “Absolutely! Watching how each couple functions as a unit has been a learning experience. There’s so much to take away just by observing their dynamics.”
Drawing from her own life
“We’ve all seen our grandparents and parents living long, stable marriages. That’s where the idea of marriage as an institution comes from. But every marriage is different. What matters most is respect and equality — both partners need to bring that to the table.”
“It’s not about man or woman — it’s about understanding who’s better at what. I may be better at handling some things, and my husband is better at others. So we divide tasks accordingly. Ego doesn’t have a place in such an arrangement.”
When asked if the show has offered any insights, Sonali nods, “Absolutely! Watching how each couple functions as a unit has been a learning experience. There’s so much to take away just by observing their dynamics.”