Nobody needs to be told how fragile relationships in the entertainment industry can be. Friends can become lovers, lovers can turn strangers, and strangers can become the thickest of friends in the blink of an eye. What has now come as a heartbreaking piece of news is that Nityaami Shirke and Shantanu Maheshwari have officially parted ways and are no longer a couple.

They participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye and won the hearts of the viewers not only with their dance but also their burning chemistry. Their split is surely shocking for all of their fans who were expecting the relationship to go beyond. In an interview with Bombay Times, the actress revealed how the couple split in February and why it was better for them to stay as friends.