Delnaaz Irani Says Relationship With Percy Karkaria Is ‘More Committed Than Marriage’

Delnaaz Irani has opened up about her long-term relationship with DJ Percy Karkaria, who is 10 years younger than her, to explain why she and her partner have not married despite being together for years.

Irani described their relationship as deeply committed in a recent interview and said that commitment does not necessarily require marriage. And she also thought about how their relationship started at a time when she had recently gone through a divorce.

‘He Was Very Young When He Met Me’

Percy, as Delnaaz said, was much younger when they first met. She had just come out of her marriage and was going through another phase of life.

They had a very young age difference, but in the long run their relationship developed.

Irani has been open about her personal life, including her divorce from the actor Rajeev Paul. Percy has become a very big part of her life, but the couple has not rushed into another marriage.

Why They Haven’t Married

For Delnaaz, marriage is not the only measure of a serious relationship.

The actress believes that the emotional commitment, companionship and understanding of two people can be stronger than a legal or social institution. She said their relationship has its own sense of stability and commitment, even without a wedding.

Her comments are at odds with traditional wisdom that long-term relationships will eventually lead to marriage.

Age Difference Wasn’t The Biggest Issue

The 10-year age gap between Delnaaz and Percy has also attracted public attention over the years. But the actress said that age difference has not defined their relationship.

Instead, she seems to place greater importance on compatibility, emotional connection and mutual understanding.

With age differences, celebrity relationships often generate much public discourse, but Delnaaz and Percy have kept their relationship away from much of the spotlight.

A Different Definition of Commitment

Delnaaz's comments also are representative of a wider change in how relationships are understood today. For some couples, marriage is still an important moment, while others wish for long-term companionship without entering into a formal marriage.

For Irani, what matters seems to be the quality and strength of the relationship, not whether it has the label of marriage.

Her chat about Percy once again brought attention to their relationship and prompted conversations about age-gap relationships, commitment and modern partnerships.

Delnaaz and Percy continue to live together, and share their lives on their own terms—and that relationship is not necessarily one definition of commitment or success.