Love often arrives when least expected, and veteran actress Suhasini Mulay’s story is a beautiful example of that. Known for her memorable performances in films like Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Dil Chahta Hai and Hu Tu Tu, Suhasini found her life partner at the age of 60 after years of choosing not to settle for the wrong person.
Today, 15 years after their marriage, Suhasini and scientist Atul continue to inspire people with their unconventional yet heartwarming love story.
For decades, Suhasini remained single because she never found someone who matched her values and outlook on life. She wanted a partner who believed in equality, respected individual freedom and wasn’t judgemental about different lifestyles. Rather than compromising, she chose to wait.
Ironically, the person she had been waiting for appeared through social media.
Suhasini revealed that she joined Facebook after a co-star encouraged her to use the platform. Initially, she hoped it would help her connect with people and discover professional opportunities. However, one profile caught her attention for a completely different reason.
The profile belonged to Atul, a scientist associated with the Large Hadron Collider project. Curious about his work and fascinated by science, Suhasini sent him a simple message asking about the project. What began as a casual conversation soon turned into regular email exchanges.
As they continued talking, Suhasini realised that Atul was looking for a life partner. At first, she laughed at the idea. After all, she had spent six decades without finding the right person. The thought of suddenly discovering love seemed almost impossible.
Yet fate had other plans.
Encouraged by friends who advised her to keep an open mind, Suhasini decided to continue the conversation. Still cautious, she carefully verified Atul’s credentials and even cross-checked his professional details before taking the friendship further.
When the time finally came to meet in person, Suhasini admitted she arrived late intentionally. She wanted to make sure the man she had been speaking to online actually looked like the person in the photographs.
Thankfully, he did.
Their first meeting took place at the end of November. The connection was instant and genuine. Within a few weeks, both realised they had found something special. By January 16, they were married.
For Suhasini, the decision felt natural.
Once they knew they wanted to spend their lives together, they saw no reason to delay the wedding. Even her mother, who was initially surprised by the news, eventually welcomed the relationship. What impressed her most was Atul’s thoughtful response when asked why he wanted to marry at 60.
He simply said that both he and Suhasini had lived independently for years and could continue doing so if they wished. But he wanted to give happiness a chance. If things didn’t work out, they could always admit they had made a mistake. For him, taking a chance on companionship was worth it.
The actress also recalled a humorous incident during their marriage registration. The official reportedly assumed she had come to collect an old marriage certificate rather than register a new marriage, leaving the couple laughing.
Over the years, Suhasini has faced criticism both for not marrying when she was younger and for choosing to marry later in life. Looking back, she believes people will always have opinions, especially when you’re a public figure.
Yet her journey proves that life doesn’t follow a fixed timeline.
Today, after 15 years of marriage, Suhasini Mulay’s story remains a reminder that love can arrive at any stage of life. Sometimes, all it takes is one unexpected message, one conversation, and the willingness to give happiness a chance.
