Raghu Ram discusses his 14-year age gap with Natalie and reveals he thought, “Bacchi hai kya?”
Raghu Ram discusses his 14-year age gap with Natalie and reveals he thought, "Bacchi hai kya?"
A significant age difference between romantic partners can be challenging, not only in television shows but also in real life. While expressions like “age is just a number” and “love knows no age” carry some truth, there is considerable discussion about how larger age gaps can create power imbalances in relationships.
This often results in the older partner unknowingly assuming a more dominant role, which can affect the dynamics of the relationship. Raghu Ram’s experience with his 14-year age gap with Natalie brings these issues to light, as he reflects on his initial thoughts of whether she was too young for him, asking, “Bacchi hai kya?” His story serves as a reminder that love, while powerful, can also come with its own set of challenges and considerations that partners must navigate together.
Raghu Ram, a former judge on Roadies, experienced this firsthand as his friendship with Italian-Canadian classical crossover singer Natalie Di Luccio evolved into something more serious, complicated by their 14-year age difference.
Raghu Ram, a former judge on Roadies, experienced a shift in his relationship with Italian-Canadian classical crossover singer Natalie Di Luccio, as their friendship began to deepen, complicated by their 14-year age gap. He recalled thinking, “I thought she was a bit naive, having just moved to India.
I questioned myself, ‘Raghu, you’re smart. Are you going to take advantage of her innocence?’ Although they had crossed paths before, both Raghu and Natalie decided to explore the possibility of a romantic relationship while dealing with their own personal challenges—Raghu post-divorce from Sugandha Garg and Natalie following a breakup with her boyfriend.
Raghu mentioned that in Roadies, he often claims he can read people just by looking at them, but he found himself puzzled by Natalie. He wondered why she was in India and why she was interested in him, even jokingly asking if she had “daddy issues.” After meeting her parents, he realized that she had a loving family and no such issues. He acknowledged that while his age could be seen as an advantage, her age was a significant concern for him.
