Raghu Ram Opens Up About Navigating a 14-Year Age Gap with Wife Natalie Di Luccio

A big age difference in relationships can be challenging, both in real life and on TV. While phrases like “age is just a number” and “love knows no age” are common, larger age gaps can sometimes lead to power imbalances, with the older partner unintentionally taking on a more dominant role.

Raghu Ram, former Roadies judge, shared his experience of a 14-year age gap with his wife, Natalie Di Luccio, an Italian-Canadian classical crossover singer. At first, Raghu questioned if she was too young for him, even thinking, “Bacchi hai kya?” He worried about taking advantage of her innocence, especially since she had just moved to India. Despite these concerns, their friendship grew into a deeper connection.

Both were dealing with personal struggles when they decided to explore their relationship—Raghu was recovering from a divorce, and Natalie had recently ended a relationship. Raghu admitted he was initially confused by Natalie’s interest in him, jokingly wondering if she had “daddy issues.” However, after meeting her loving family, he realized that wasn’t the case.

While Raghu saw his age as an advantage in some ways, Natalie’s younger age was something he took seriously. Their story highlights the challenges and thoughtful considerations that can come with love when there’s a significant age difference.