Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have been together since 2018 and share two sons, Arik and Arav.
Their relationship recently took a major step forward when the couple registered their marriage in Goa. According to reports, Rampal and Gabriella arrived at the Mapusa Sub-Registrar's Office around 4 pm on Friday and completed the necessary formalities in the presence of close friends.
The couple's decision to keep the occasion intimate also fits with their relatively private approach to family life.
While the couple's marriage has put Goa in the spotlight, Rampal's connection with the state goes back several years.
The actor has previously spoken about Goa as his "second home", describing it as a place where he can slow down and enjoy a calmer lifestyle.
In an interview with India Today, Rampal spoke about the appeal of Goa's clean air, relaxed pace and freedom to spend more time outdoors. He also spoke about the state's "susegad" lifestyle.
Arjun Rampal is raising his children closer to nature
One of the biggest reasons Rampal has embraced Goa is his children. In 2026, the actor spoke about raising his kids in Goa and wanting them to experience a childhood with greater access to nature and outdoor activities.
He has talked about children being able to run, swim, cycle, climb trees and trek rather than growing up entirely surrounded by the noise and limitations of a major city.
That philosophy appears to be central to the lifestyle he has created in Goa.
For Rampal, the attraction is not simply owning a beautiful property. It is having an environment where his children can have more freedom and connect with nature.
Arjun Rampal and Gabriella currently live in Succoro village near Panaji.
A home surrounded by the kind of lifestyle Rampal values
The most revealing details about the Goa home actually come from Rampal's comments about life in the state.
The actor has repeatedly spoken about nature, fresh air and outdoor activities.
His idea of a good life in Goa seems to revolve less around extravagant interiors and more around having enough space and freedom to step outside, exercise, spend time with family and enjoy a slower routine.
That is quite different from the image traditionally associated with Bollywood celebrity homes.
How different is it from Arjun Rampal's Mumbai home?
His sea-facing Mumbai home has been described as a sophisticated, spacious residence featuring artwork, modern interiors and a balcony overlooking the Arabian Sea.
The Goa home represents almost the opposite idea. Mumbai offers the glamour and convenience associated with city life. Goa offers space, greenery and distance from the constant rush. That contrast is perhaps the most interesting part of Rampal's property story.
Goa has also become part of Rampal's family routine
The actor's decision to spend considerable time in Goa appears to be closely connected to his family priorities.
Rampal and Gabriella are parents to two sons, while the actor also has two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, from his previous marriage to Mehr Jesia.
Rampal and Jesia separated in 2018, and their divorce was finalised in 2019. The actor has previously spoken about co-parenting their daughters amicably.
His relationship with Gabriella subsequently became an important part of his life. In 2026, Rampal also spoke about the difficult period surrounding the end of his first marriage and how Gabriella became an important source of support during that phase.
Now, after years together and two children, the couple have officially married in the very place they have made their home.
Gabriella Demetriades' life in Goa
Gabriella has also built an independent career outside her relationship with Rampal.
The South African-born fashion personality has worked as a model, designer and entrepreneur. She has also established her own clothing label and maintained a career in fashion.
Her life with Rampal in Goa therefore combines family responsibilities with her own creative and professional interests.
The couple's decision to keep their wedding relatively intimate is consistent with the private family life they have maintained over the years.
Why Goa makes sense for their new chapter
The timing makes the Goa connection even more interesting.
Rampal and Gabriella did not choose Goa simply as a scenic backdrop for a celebrity wedding. They were already living there.
Their marriage therefore took place in the environment that has become part of their everyday life.
