Actress Niharica Raizada, who has been part of movie such as *IB71,
Sooryavanshi, Masaan, Baby, Total Dhamaal, Damadol, Waarrior Savitri, and others, says that she makes sure to celebrate days such as Valentine’s Day. The actress adds that she likes to make time for the people she loves and such days allow her to do that.
“I believe love is meant to be celebrated, and it comes in many forms—not just romantic love. Since I’m single right now, I don’t have a partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day with, but I still make the most of it by celebrating with my friends, especially my fellow single friends. We usually hang out, go for dinner, and simply enjoy life. I see Valentine’s Day as another beautiful opportunity to appreciate the love and support we have around us. So, I choose to celebrate it openly with my friends, embracing the joy of togetherness,” she says.
In today’s fast-paced world of flings, situationships, and complex relationships have become very common. Talking about them, she says, “I am strictly against concepts like situationships because they completely contradict my belief in love. I have never been in a situationship, nor will I ever be in one, because, to me, love is about giving, not expecting. If you truly love someone, your priority is their happiness, regardless of what you receive in return. Love is selfless, unconditional. The moment expectations come into play, it stops being love and turns into a transaction—a business deal, which is not what I seek in a relationship.”
She adds, “For me, a relationship should be built on the pure intention of giving love. And if two people who share this mindset come together, it becomes a beautiful partnership. That is the kind of love I believe in, and that is what I am manifesting for myself.”
Ask her if social media is changing the meaning of love and relationships, and she says, “I believe that the presence of social media has actually encouraged people to put in extra effort—whether it’s dressing up, choosing a special place, or planning a celebration—especially for occasions like Valentine’s Day. The idea of sharing these moments online adds more colour to their lives rather than working against them. Ultimately, it’s about knowing how to use social media wisely, rather than letting it control or pressure you. If used correctly, it can enhance experiences rather than take away from them.”
Talking about herself, she says, “I’m still single, unmarried, and not committed to anyone, so I don’t really see myself as someone to give advice to the younger generation. But when it comes to love, I’ve set a few things for myself.”
She adds, “I believe love is when someone truly wants to be with you in every aspect of life—whether it’s hitting the gym together, traveling, working side by side, or just spending time without ever thinking of replacing you. If being with you makes them genuinely happy, that’s love. And if it feels unconditional and not like a transaction, then it’s worth going for.That’s what I believe in.”
That kind of pure love still exists, she says, adding “Yes, love still exists—how could the world function without it? It’s always been there, but I do think things have changed a bit.There are more distractions now, and finding true love takes more effort than before. But at its core, love is still about connection, trust, and selflessness. The key is to not let social media or external pressures dictate what love should look like. When two people genuinely care for each other without expectations, love remains just as pure as ever.”
