She booked a Rapido ride and found love: How a choreographer fell for an athlete who drove to fund his dreams

A woman's first-ever Rapido ride took an unexpected turn when a casual conversation with her driver led to a romantic connection. What began as an ordinary passenger-driver interaction soon developed into a love story after she discovered that the man driving her bike was also an athlete who had represented India.

Their relationship gradually blossomed as the two began supporting each other's professional ambitions and making time for one another despite their busy schedules.

How A Rapido Ride Turned Into A Love Story

The couple recently shared their story in a video posted by the Instagram page Official People of India. Ekta, who works as a choreographer, recalled how she never imagined that her first Rapido ride would become such a significant moment in her life.


“I didn’t know that it would change my life," she said.

During the ride, Ekta got to know her driver, Parth, and discovered that he was an athlete who had represented India. Parth had taken up driving for Rapido after facing financial difficulties and needed an additional source of income to support himself while continuing his sporting journey.

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His determination to pursue athletics despite financial challenges left a lasting impression on Ekta. Even after reaching her destination, she found herself thinking about him and decided to get in touch with him later that evening.

“He dropped me off but I couldn’t stop thinking about him," she recalled.

Ekta eventually took the initiative and sent Parth a message, which marked the beginning of their relationship.

From Repeated Meetings To Supporting Each Other's Dreams

What started with a simple message soon turned into regular conversations and meetings. The couple gradually grew closer, finding opportunities to spend time together despite their demanding professional commitments.

Parth continued attending his training sessions, while Ekta remained occupied with her choreography rehearsals. However, they made time for each other and built a relationship along the way.

"So we met again and again, stealing moments between his training and my rehearsals. Somewhere between those conversations, we became each other's homes," Ekta said.

Parth Represents India At World Championship

Alongside their growing relationship, both Ekta and Parth continued working towards their professional goals. Their respective careers also witnessed significant milestones.

Last year, Parth represented India at the World Championship, while Ekta got the opportunity to perform alongside Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.

The couple said their journey had been about more than just finding love, as they continued encouraging each other to pursue their ambitions and achieve their dreams.

Reflecting on how their relationship began, Ekta described how a seemingly ordinary bike ride eventually brought someone special into her life.

"Never knew a single bike ride would lead me to the love of my life," she said.

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