Model,
designer, entrepreneur, and now newly engaged to actor Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Demetriades has long been a familiar face in India’s fashion and lifestyle circles, even before her relationship with the Dhurandhar actor drew widespread attention. With the couple announcing their engagement, interest in Gabriella’s story, including her background, career, and life with Rampal, has surged.
Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades
Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have been together for almost six years. The couple welcomed two sons, Arik who was born in 2019 and Ariv who arrived in 2023. Over the years they have shared glimpses of their life as a blended family while choosing to keep much of their relationship private.Gabriella Demetriades was born and raised in South Africa. She began modelling at the age of 16 and later studied fashion design at a university in Sunnyside, Gauteng. Her early years in the industry took her from editorial shoots and international assignments to film and music video appearances once she moved to India. Some of her acting credits include Ishq Jhamela, Oopiri and Ananya Birla Livin the Life Afrojack Remix.
A Strong Presence in Fashion, Wellness & Lifestyle
In 2012 Gabriella founded Deme, a ready to wear womenswear label that has since become a regular presence in celebrity wardrobes. Known for clean lines, sensual silhouettes and bold colour stories, the brand blends ease with a high fashion sensibility. Deme has developed a loyal following among both stylists and fashion forward consumers. She also launched VRTT Vintage, a curated resale platform that promotes circular fashion.
Her Relationship With Arjun Rampal
Gabriella and Arjun Rampal keep their relationship largely away from public scrutiny, though they do share moments of their family life on Instagram. On his birthday last November, she wrote a note calling him their guy and thanked him for showing them how life is meant to be lived.Before his relationship with Gabriella, Arjun Rampal was married to model Mehr Jesia. The two wed in 1998 and announced their separation after 20 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalised in 2019. Rampal shares two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, with his former wife, and the girls are frequently seen with him and Gabriella at family outings.Arjun Rampal spoke candidly in 2024 about not rushing into marriage with Gabriella. In a conversation on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, he described marriage as just a piece of paper and said that both he and Gabriella believe in their relationship without the need for additional labels or pressure.
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