Parag & Neha - Love Story, With a Side of Paw Approval

“Hey there, fellow dog lover.”

That was the message. Just six words. Sweet, warm, and funny.

But little did they know - it was also the start of forever.

On April 3rd, 2022, somewhere between packed schedules and a pile of half-opened wedding proposals from his parents, Parag downloaded Aisle. A documentary filmmaker deep in the chaos of the IPL season, he’d barely had a moment to himself. But a friend had mentioned Aisle. The ads had been popping up. Maybe it was a sign. So he gave it a shot - he wasn’t looking for much, perhaps a nice conversation, a little spark. Love? That felt like a long shot.

But then came Neha.

A home baker from Thane who made cakes you wouldn’t feel guilty about, and treats for dogs. She messaged first. That single line - light and playful - immediately caught his attention. From there, it never stopped. The chats turned into late-night calls. The laughter turned into comfort.

And the connection? Instant.

By May 30th, the season wrapped. He flew back to Mumbai. And on May 31st, they met. One look. That’s all it took.

“I just knew,” he says now. “She was the one.”

There were no dramatic twists, no grand gestures. Just real conversations, steady affection, and two people whose families, without any fuss, came together.

Their love story had another star - Micki! Neha’s beloved dog, Micki, was known to be cautious around new people, always taking her time before letting anyone in. So when Parag visited Neha’s home for the first time, he didn’t expect much. But to everyone’s surprise, Micki walked right up to him, gave a curious sniff, and quietly sat beside him like they were already old friends.

That moment shifted something for Neha. It wasn’t just about how well he clicked with her - it was about how naturally he fit into her world. When your dog accepts someone without hesitation, that’s not just approval, it’s trust.

Since then, the three of them have built a life full of small joys, cake crumbs on kitchen counters, camera gear in the hallway, lazy playlists on weekends, and Micki curled up between them like a warm constant.

As someone who has spent years filming other people’s love stories across the country, he never imagined his own would begin with a message on a dating app. But that simple "Hey there, fellow dog lover" turned into a story of deep connection, shared routines, and everyday love - the kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be lasting.