In a world where outward appearance, fair skin, “good looks,” and idealised beauty standards often get overvalued, many people forget that what truly matters in a relationship is not the colour of skin or how someone looks, but how someone treats you: with respect, love, loyalty, and shared values. Marriage is supposed to unite two souls, not two Instagram-filtered faces.
Recently, an Indian couple, Sonali Chouksey and Sobash, who had been in love for 11 years, finally tied the knot. Their wedding, meant to be the happiest day of their lives, was shared online. Instead of congratulations, they were met with harsh criticism. Trolls mocked Sobash’s darker skin tone, accused Sonali of marrying for money, and repeatedly questioned their compatibility. These remarks completely overlooked the 11 years of shared history, struggles, growth, and love that the couple had built together.
When asked about the criticism, the couple responded with dignity: they said that to them, skin colour was irrelevant; what mattered was respect, companionship, and commitment. This shows painfully but clearly how colourism and superficial biases continue to haunt relationships. Yet it also shows that real love can endure, and real relationships can defy those biases.
True relationships are built on mutual respect, emotional support, loyalty, shared values and dreams, and honest communication. These are the pillars of lasting love. When you choose a partner based on these qualities rather than superficial appearance, you lay the foundation for a healthy, lasting relationship. Looks may fade, but character, integrity, and love remain.
This is where a platform like Dil Ka Rishta becomes meaningful. Instead of prioritising outward appearance, societal standards, or family pressure about skin colour, Dil Ka Rishta emphasises compatibility, personality, values, respect, and mutual understanding. It helps couples look beyond stereotypes, focus on genuine qualities, and build relationships rooted in trust and empathy.
At the end of the day, love is not about how someone looks; it is about how they make you feel, how they stand by you, and how you grow together. Only then does a marriage become not just a ceremony, but a beautiful, lifelong partnership.
