Shahana Goswami admits to open relationship, multiple partners: Nothing is hidden
Actress Shahana Goswami has opened up about being in an open relationship and why she “doesn’t hide anything” from her partners. The actor also opened up about love, freedom and her past relationship with Milind Soman.
Actress Shahana Goswami has opened up about being in an open relationship and said that the people she is involved with are fully aware that she is physically intimate with others as well. Speaking on Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube podcast rock on! The actor said that there are “no secrets” in their relationships and that for them theirs is rooted in openness, honest communication and emotional clarity.
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Goswami also revealed that she currently does not have a “primary partner”, adding that the relationships in her life are built on “love and friendship” rather than traditional labels. His comments have sparked conversation online, particularly regarding his candid views on modern relationships, emotional freedom and long-term relationships.
What did Shahana Goswami say on open relationships?
Explaining his idea of openness, Goswami said that his relationships are not casual, even if they do not follow traditional structures.
He said, “At this point, I don’t even have a primary partner like that. I have a number of people I’ve had relationships with for a long time, but it’s not casual. None of it is casual to me.”
The actress said her partners are aware of her physical intimacy with others and transparency is central to how she views relationships. According to Goswami, openness requires self-work, emotional maturity, and the ability to deal honestly with jealousy.
He also rejected the idea that open relationships necessarily involve emotional detachment or ghosting. “It’s not that I ghost people,” she said during the conversation, discussing how important communication is in her personal life.
Why did Shahana Goswami and Milind Soman break up?
In the same interview, Goswami also discussed her past relationship with actor and model Milind Soman. She revealed that she was first fascinated by Soman after watching one of his films as a teenager and eventually found his contact details online.
According to Goswami, the two kept in touch through text messages for about six years before eventually dating when they were both single. Their relationship later ended in 2013.
He said, “It’s just about timing. We loved each other until the end.” He further added that they eventually realized that they wanted different things from a relationship.
What has Shahana Goswami said about love and freedom?
Throughout the podcast, Goswami repeatedly talked about her belief that love shouldn’t feel restrictive. She said that she deeply values emotional freedom and believes that relationships should develop naturally rather than being forcefully tied into certain frameworks.
“I always thought love should be free,” he said. He said this idea has shaped both the relationships he chooses and the way they evolve over time.
Goswami, who gained recognition rock on! In 2008, she also appeared in films like Firaaq, Midnight’s Children and Dispatch. He was recently seen in Santosh, which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival but faced release issues in India due to censorship concerns.