When actress Radhika Apte recently made an unexpected appearance at the UK premiere of her film “Sister Midnight,” everyone’s attention was drawn to her noticeable baby bulge, which was flaunted in a gorgeous black bodycon dress. The actress is expecting her first child with British music composer and violinist Benedict Taylor, with whom she is married. Twelve years have passed since the couple’s wedding.

Radhika and her spouse are well-known for maintaining a low profile and for seldom disclosing much personal information about themselves to others. But based on what little is known, their romance began when Radhika took a break from her Indian acting career to study contemporary dance in the UK. She had met Benedict in London, and the two had quickly become enamored with one another.

Radhika and her ex-boyfriend had a distant relationship when she returned to India. As everyone knows, long-distance relationships have unique difficulties, and Radhika already acknowledged that there were times when it broke her heart.

Radhika and Benedict deliberately made an effort to meet each other once a month in order to make sure their love remained intact and their relationship got stronger. Radhika would sometimes go to the UK to see her ex-boyfriend, while on other occasions, the latter would travel to India to spend time with the actress.

Following a year of courtship, the couple made the decision to be married. It goes without saying that their nuptials were personal affairs, conducted in Northern England in keeping with their personas. There were just a few close friends and family members there. In a previous interview, Radhika spoke about her DIY wedding, in which the pair prepared their own meals and had a great day. And guess what? The couple’s wedding day was not filled with many photos. Although there were a lot of photographers at the wedding, Radhika had said that they weren’t really thinking about shooting shots since they were all too busy having a great time. Isn’t it remarkable in its own right?

In 2013, there was an official celebration held after their union. Radhika, who is never afraid to speak her mind and show her true colors, has already voiced her doubts over the institution of marriage. In fact, she had previously acknowledged that her choice to wed Benedict was motivated by pragmatic considerations—namely, avoiding visa complications—while also stating that her love for him went beyond conventional marriage ideals, with both parties appreciating the value of individual autonomy and a lack of boundaries in partnerships.

We can only wish the pair well as they set out to start a new chapter in their lives.