For decades, Aamir Khan's co-star Suhasini Mulay chose to remain single despite working in the film industry and building a successful career. While many celebrities often face questions about their personal lives, Suhasini's story stands out because she waited until the age of 60 to get married. The actor, known for her roles in Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar and Dil Chahta Hai, eventually found love in an unexpected place: Facebook. Today, she has been happily married to scientist Atul Gurtu for more than 15 years.In recent interviews, Suhasini opened up about why she stayed unmarried for so long and what finally convinced her to take the leap.Why Suhasini Mulay never married earlierSpeaking about her decision, Suhasini said she simply never found the right partner. According to her, marriage was never something she wanted to enter into as a compromise.In an earlier conversation with ABP Live, the actress explained that equality was one of the most important qualities she looked for in a relationship. She said, "I had remained unmarried for so long because I couldn’t find a man who believed in equality."You Might Also Like:The actress wanted a partner who respected women as equals and was not overly religious or judgmental of people with different lifestyles. Since she could not find someone who matched those values, she chose to remain single rather than settle.Her decision was not always understood by society. Over the years, she faced criticism for not marrying, but she remained firm in her choices.The Facebook connection that changed everythingThe turning point came after Suhasini joined Facebook. Interestingly, she had not signed up looking for romance. She had joined the platform after a colleague suggested it might help her connect with people and explore work opportunities.During one of her visits to the site, she came across the profile of scientist Atul Gurtu. Speaking on actor Sulekha Talwalkar's YouTube channel, Suhasini recalled being surprised to see a physicist on Facebook. Since she had always been interested in science, she sent him a message asking about the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a project he was associated with.You Might Also Like:That simple question sparked a conversation. The two began exchanging emails regularly and gradually got to know each other."He never directly proposed anything, but he hinted at it. When I realised he was looking for someone, I laughed to myself. I thought, ‘When I couldn’t find the right person in 60 years, how am I suddenly going to find him now?'" she shared.However, she was not ready to trust an online acquaintance immediately. In the same interview, the actress revealed that she was cautious about fake profiles and internet scams. When Atul asked for her phone number, she initially refused. She even joked that "good girls" do not give their phone numbers to strangers.Before moving forward, she carefully verified his identity. She checked his profile details against information available through the organisation where he worked and confirmed that everything matched. Friends also encouraged her to keep an open mind and at least give the possibility a chance.From first meeting to marriage in 75 daysAlthough the pair had planned to meet earlier, scheduling issues delayed their first meeting until after Diwali. Suhasini later admitted that she deliberately arrived late because she wanted to make sure Atul looked like the person in his profile photographs before meeting him.The meeting proved to be a success. The two connected instantly and spent a lot of time talking in the following weeks.Things then moved surprisingly fast. Suhasini revealed that they met at the end of November and got married on January 16. Once they were confident about their decision, neither of them felt there was a reason to wait.Her mother was initially shocked when she announced that she had found someone. According to Suhasini, her mother even called back to make sure she had heard correctly. But after meeting Atul, she approved of the match and described him as an intelligent man.A celebrated career and a happy endingSuhasini Mulay is one of India's most respected actors, having won multiple National Awards during her career. She made her debut in Bhuvan Shome at just 18 and later worked with legendary filmmakers such as Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen. She has also produced more than 60 documentaries.Despite facing criticism both for staying single and for marrying later in life, Suhasini believes society will always have opinions. Her journey with Atul Gurtu serves as a reminder that there is no fixed timeline for love. Sometimes, the right person arrives when least expected, even through a simple Facebook message.