Veteran actors Manoj and Seema Pahwa have been together for over four decades, and their bond continues to inspire many. In an industry where relationships often struggle under pressure, the couple has
not only stayed strong but evolved together with warmth, maturity and emotional understanding. In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Seema Pahwa opened up about the secret behind their enduring companionship - the simple but powerful act of being each other’s emotional anchor. Her candid reflection shows how mutual respect, friendship and honest communication have shaped their marriage into a rare partnership that still thrives after 40 years.
Seema-Manoj are each other's therapist
Sharing how they never sought outside professional help, Seema explained how naturally they stepped into the role of emotional support for one another. She said:“Abhi tak professionally to humne kisi ko nahi kabhi kiya ki hum therapist ke paas jaayein. But mujhe lagta hai hum bahut lucky hain. Hum dono by nature hum aise hain ki hum bahut grounded hain dono aur time to time humne ek doosre ke saath ek therapist ka role zaroor play kiya hai.”Seema revealed how they helped each other during difficult moments.“Kabhi Manoj bahut pareshaan rahe to main unko ek aisi salah de paati hoon jisse woh relax ho jaaye ya kabhi main pareshaan hoon to Manoj…”She added that long-term companionship brings a unique level of understanding:“…to mujhe lagta hai relation jab is mukaam pe pahunchta hai aur woh bhi after 40 years kaafi accha humne samay bitaya ek doosre ke saath to ek doosre ke therapist to aap kahin na kahin ho hi jaate hain kyunki aap achchhi tarah se jaan chuke hain.”
Seema and Manoj grew up together
Reflecting on how they literally grew up together, Seema shared:“Kyunki ek tarah se dekha jaaye to ye mere saamne bade hue hain. Main inke saamne badi hui hoon. Jo actual time tha 20-21 ka woh to ek aisi age thi jab learning aadmi ki shuru hoti hai.”Highlighting how decades of partnership shaped their bond, she said:“Par 60 tak pahunchne mein jo hum dono ne ek doosre ka saath diya hai to mujhe lagta hai ki woh kaafi matter karta hai aur hamare relation pe kaafi aaj tak jo 40 years hum log ek doosre ke saath hain usmein kaafi role play kiya hai ek doosre ke therapist banne ke liye.”Seema concluded by expressing how comfortable they are with this natural dynamic:“To bahut comfortable rahe hain hum log dono is maayne mein.”WATCH:
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Their story is a beautiful reminder that companionship is not only about being together, it’s about growing together.