Keya Payel breaks silence on viral Maldives videos

Television actress Keya Payel has finally spoken about the videos of her Maldives trip that went viral on social media last June, addressing the speculation surrounding her personal life.

The actress, who has appeared in more than 400 television dramas and telefilms, discussed the controversy during a recent podcast appearance.

Asked about the viral videos showing her spending time with a man in the Maldives, Keya said she had expected the question.

Explaining the trip, she said she had travelled to the Maldives for the promotional campaign of a hotel and resort named Tycon. A male friend and his wife had also accompanied her.

“I went to the Maldives to promote a hotel and resort called Tycon. I was staying there. My friend and his wife also went with me. Everyone has a personal life. Work should remain separate from personal life. It does not feel good when people question it,” she said.

Keya also expressed disappointment over the stories people created on social media based on the incident.

“I work for my audience, and I feel very happy when they appreciate my work. But regarding that incident, I saw many people making up stories as they pleased,” she said.

The actress has also spoken openly about her views on love and marriage in an earlier podcast interview.

Describing marriage as one of the most important decisions in life, she said she wanted a life partner with whom she could grow old. She compared the importance of such a partner in her life to that of her parents and siblings.

Keya also said she would have no hesitation in publicly announcing a relationship if she found the right person.

She drew a distinction between love and marriage, saying she believed there was a certain beauty in keeping a romantic relationship private, but marriage should be celebrated openly.

“Marriage is beautiful when everyone knows about it. Why shouldn’t everyone know that I am getting married? There is a certain beauty in keeping a love relationship private, but I will definitely let everyone know about my marriage,” she said.