Deepti became a fan favorite contestant in Season 2 of Love Is Blind. Here are some of the moments where she stole the show!
Season 2 of Love Is Blind brought even more romance, love triangles, and drama than its first season. While some contestants proved that love is truly blind, others confirmed that it's a lot more complicated. As the notorious contestant Shake aptly stated at the reunion, "Love is blurry," and this was proven by his relationship with Deepti.
Deepti grew to become one of the most beloved contestants, due partially to Shake's controversial choices and comments during their relationship. However, the main reason behind her rise to fame was the way her kind, genuine demeanor stood out, and her ultimate decision to choose herself at the altar.
Deepti's introduction was done during her first conversation with Shake, the contestant she would eventually choose as her partner outside of the pods. While viewers did not yet get an in-depth look at her views on love, the way she conversed and carried herself spoke volumes about her character.
Right off the bat, Deepti was established as someone fun, approachable and who is taking this experiment seriously. With her open nature, unabashed laughter, and obvious interest in actually finding love - beyond the insubstantial aspects many others seemed to focus on - the first episode set the stage for Deepti's success both in and out of the experiment.
Aside from her calling out those comments, Deepti also spoke about other important issues, furthering the respect and admiration her fans had for her. Albeit not given much footage, Deepti's conversations with Shake demonstrated her sincere, progressive nature.
From challenging misogynist traditions to taking pride in her financial independence, Deepti showed she was a true feminist role model. While being on the show for love, she showed audiences that she valued her own morals and self-worth above all and made clear from the start that she would not compromise either of those.
In the Season 2 premiere, Deepti called out Shake on his behavior, letting him know his comments around weight come off as "superficial" and reminding him that the "whole point is about finding out who we are as people."In the second episode, she details her weight loss experience to Shake, grounding him and making him see the error of his ways.
He also realizes his comments may be a reflection of his personal issues. Not only was Deepti able to stand up for herself and other women in opposition to Shake's offensive questions, but she also bettered her partner simply by taking a firm stand for her values.
Shake made a heartfelt proposal, and Deepti's adorable response made it even more worthwhile. Having gone from reprimanding Shake's judgemental inquiries to having him ask for her hand in marriage, Deepti proved her willingness to work through things and offer second chances.
Despite their slightly awkward first physical meeting, Deepti handled the entire occasion in stride. Her being vocal about her insecurities, along with her later excitement at being engaged, further established her as human - someone earnest that audiences could relate to.
Having Deepti's best qualities portrayed and highlighted within her own home, and being able to win over Shake's parents seemed to be two fundamentally different things. However, Deepti's wonderful nature allowed her to gain the respect and love of Shake's parents instantly, earning one of the sweetest parent reactions on Love Is Blind in the experiment.
What particularly stood out as a testament to her character was Shake's mother's perspective on Shake's lack of physical attraction toward Deepti. Despite Shake being her son, she sided with Deepti, reminding him that very easily "she could find someone who absolutely loves her the way she is," and wholly recognizes her worth.
Deepti was a favorite pod conversationalist, as shown when all the couples meet each other during their romantic getaway and the cookout outside of the pods. She was easily one of the most likable contestants on Love Is Blind, getting along well with all the others and having many stating how beautiful and fun they found her.
Shayne even openly voiced his shock at the couple's lack of physical intimacy, reminding Shake to keep an open mind. These interactions further boasted Deepti's desirability and reaffirmed how wonderful and sought after she is by those who see her true value and beauty, inside and out.
Deepti had repeatedly demonstrated what a cultured, grounded individual she is, and the introduction to her family only emphasized those qualities. Her family accepted Shake with welcoming arms, while also showing her same pragmatism and asking the real questions.
Coming from a kind, open-minded and honest home, it was easy to see where Deepti's best traits were grown and nurtured. Seeing her in her element, surrounded by her loved ones also further showed viewers what an energetic, cherished, and invaluable person she is.
While all the other women tried on beautiful white dresses, Deepti was the sole bride-to-be that got to try on something holistically different, wanting to go with her dream of an extravagant, traditional Indian outfit. Ultimately, she chose a gorgeous white lehenga decorated with rhinestones.
Her traditional attire set her apart from the other contestants, and her choice also re-established her strong connection to her roots and values. She looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day, with all eyes on her, proving once again the beauty that radiates outward from her spirit and who she fundamentally is.
Viewers knew from early on about Shake's lack of physical attraction for Deepti. Unfortunately, she herself did not know the full extent of it, leaving the outcome of her wedding day as one of the Love Is Blind season's biggest surprises. Deepti ultimately decided to reject Shake at the altar, stating that she deserves "somebody who knows for sure" and "makes her feel like the one."
By saying no to Shake, Deepti proved that she is still the strong, sincere, and confident woman of the first episode and is not going to compromise her self-worth for anyone. Her message came as an inspiration for many to hold out for someone who sees their true value, especially as she stated "I choose myself."
After choosing herself, Deepti was able to see Shake's comments about her before the reunion episode, coming back with a new perspective on her relationship and having her decision all the more validated. While she acknowledged it's okay to not be physically attracted to someone, she condemned Shake for how he went about it behind her back.
Many other contestants also jumped to her defense, confirming that she is one of the best people they have met, "a queen," and admired and loved by everyone. Although things didn't work out with Shake, everyone else reiterated what a phenomenal person she was, with Kyle even regretting not proposing to her instead.
