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Kritika Kamra Weds at 37: 'I Feel the Same!'
23 Apr
Summary
- Actor Kritika Kamra married her partner Gaurav Kapur at 37.
- She embraces her roots from a small town in Madhya Pradesh.
- The couple had an intimate wedding ceremony at their Mumbai home.

Actor Kritika Kamra has entered a new phase, recently marrying longtime partner Gaurav Kapur in an intimate ceremony held at their Mumbai home. The wedding took place last year, surrounded by close friends and family.
Kamra, who married at 37, reflects on staying grounded. "I come from a small town in Madhya Pradesh. So I'm very aware of my privilege. My parents still live there," she shared, highlighting a deep connection to her roots despite her current lifestyle.
She also discussed societal timelines, stating, "I've recently got married, while most of my friends got married, maybe 15 years back, because they felt that pressure, but I did not have that in my life." Kamra feels marriage hasn't drastically changed her sense of self, attributing this to marrying later with certainty and independence.
The couple's choice for an at-home wedding in Mumbai was deliberate, as it's the city where they established their careers and lives. This decision underscored their connection to the place where they "found ourselves" and "found each other."
A poignant moment from the wedding was Gaurav Kapur's unexpected emotional reaction, which surprised even him, given his experience with high-pressure events. Kamra described seeing him "so emotional" with "tears in everybody's eyes" as she entered the room.
Psychological insights suggest that individuals marrying later often possess a more consolidated identity and higher self-concept clarity, leading to more intentional partner selection. In contrast, earlier marriages might occur during identity formation phases, with decisions potentially influenced by external validation. Later marriages tend to be more cognitive and value-driven, emphasizing compatibility over a sense of completion.
Navigating societal pressure involves shifting focus from external validation to an internal locus of control. Experts advise cognitive reframing and boundary-setting, recognizing that readiness for marriage is psychologically dependent, not solely age-dependent. Maintaining a sense of self while connected to others, and consciously disengaging from comparison-based thinking, are key to making decisions aligned with personal values and preparedness.