Gossip columns have long been abuzz with the relation of Abhay Deol with British model turned actress Preeti Desai. The rumors went as far as declaring that the two are engaged and all set to tie the knot. Though the two kept tight lipped for a long time, Abhay Deol finally broke his silence admitting his relationship and denying his engagement saying, “There have been speculations which questioned if I was dating her or if I was not, if we are engaged or not. But, I am not engaged.”

“Speculations lead to a lot of stories in the media, which are entirely untrue. I am very happy where I am and I am not denying that I am in a relationship and that’s as much as I can share. I find it normal for people to ask all these questions.

The media has been very good in reporting about our relationship by stating that I want to keep it personal and that’s how I prefer it, as it’s my personal life after all. If I start sharing my personal life, then it won’t be personal at all. Since I am in the public space, it is granted that the media would be involved. However, everybody around me knows about our relationship and so, it would be silly of me to deny the fact that I am dating her,” he added.

Abhay opened up about his relationship for the first time in a chat show on television and was bold enough to state that he was in a live-in relationship with Preeti. Take a look at the two on the September cover of L’Officiel where in a Dior gown Preeti compliments Abhay’s dashing looks just perfectly!!