Bharti revealed in a vlog on her YouTube channel, Life of Limbachiyaas 2.0, that she and her sister were completely smitten with him when they were younger. Bharti revealed in a vlog for her YouTube channel Life of Limbachiyaas2.0 that she and her younger sister were smitten by him. “Karan Kundra’s ek imagine TV pe (show aatatha)” Mai aur meri Behen usko Pyar karne lag gaye the. Itna handsome ladka, itne guess-wala bana hai tha. Lekin bad me ye baai material nikla hua hai (laughs),” she said, remembering how strongly they felt at the time. (Karan Kundrra was on Imagine TV and my sister and I were in love with him. He was a handsome man with a slightly angry, intense persona. There was something about him. But later, he turned out to be total ‘brother material’)DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. She also gave a vivid description of the intensity of her admiration, saying, “meri bhen to pagal, wo bartan Aadhe Chorhke Bhagti Thi”. (My sister was in a crazy form. She’d leave half the dishes just to catch a glimpse of her. Many young fans share similar experiences. They’d be absolutely smitten by an TV or film character, and drop all chores to watch them onscreen. These small, shared moments are often what create lasting memories between siblings.
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Also Read | Kriti Sanon reflects on school crushes and the ‘kindergarten romance’ that shaped her views on relationships: ‘Since I’m a bit taller, I would notice…’Why celebrity crushes feel so real — and what if you and your sibling have the same crush?According to psychologist Prerna Pant from ISIC Multispecialty Hospital, Delhi, such intense admiration is deeply rooted in adolescent psychology.She explains that these crushes are often a result of parasocial relationships–one-sided emotional bonds where individuals feel connected to someone they don’t actually know. Story continues below this advertisement. During teenage years when identity and emotional awareness is still developing, celebrities are often ideal figures. Increased media exposure and repeated viewing can also create a sense of familiarity, which the brain interprets as closeness.Interestingly, Bharti’s story also highlights a common sibling dynamic. Pant explains that sharing a crush can strengthen relationships. It creates lasting memories by giving siblings something to laugh, talk about, and even compete over. What was once intense affection has now become what she calls “bhai-material”. Pant says that this change is a reflection of emotional maturity. Celebrities are often idealised when they’re only seen on television. This change shows that we can redefine and reassess emotional connections. The person is no longer seen as a distant fantasy, but as a real individual,” she explains.Bharti Singh’s lighthearted confession is more than just a funny throwback–it’s a reminder of how our emotions grow with us, turning even the most intense crushes into something far more real, and often, unexpectedly wholesome.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to.
