Exclusive: Dino Morea talks about Easter, love, heartbreaks

Every year, Dino Morea looks forward to Easter brunch. This time, he got into the Easter spirit a little early with us, enjoying a fun lunch with delicious food, while posing with classic Easter eggs and bunnies.
‘Easter is about hope and new beginnings’
Holding up a few colourful, chocolatey eggs, Dino shares, “The egg stands for life after death. It’s a symbol of a fresh start and pretty much captures the whole meaning of Easter — Christ’s resurrection after Good Friday. And the bunny is all about abundance, because well, they multiply fast. So yeah, for me, Easter is about hope and new beginnings.”
‘Every day, I’m out there letting people know I’m working and looking for great roles’

As Easter is all about fresh starts, Dino’s all geared up for what 2025 has in store. He’s got some exciting projects in the pipeline – like Housefull 5 and the web series The Royals. “Showbiz is like a roller coaster – some days are amazing, some not so much. It’s a constant hustle. Every day, I’m out there letting people know I’m working and looking for great roles. I believe there will be a moment when things will pick up again. I also believe in luck – some people have stars that align perfectly, and for others, it’s all about the grind. I’m in that second category right now. I had that lucky streak before, but something shifted along the way,” he says, and adds, “Getting in (the industry) was easy. But staying there? That’s the real challenge. Making the right choices, staying relevant – it’s tough.”

(Location: Gigi Bombay, Bandra)
‘Love and heartbreak are all part of life’
In one of his earlier interviews, Dino hinted at being in a relationship. Ask him if he’s dating someone, and he says, “I won’t answer that directly, but I love love. It’s an amazing feeling. Maybe I am in love, maybe not. I’m not denying it, but I’m not confirming it either.”
Talking further about love, he shares, “You grow from your experiences, and you get wiser. Love is beautiful.” On heartbreak, Dino, who has dated women from the industry in the past, says, “Everyone’s moved on and there’s no bad blood. If we bump into each other, it’s always nice. Breakups are tough, especially if you’re the one who didn’t initiate it. However, love and heartbreak are an inevitable part of life. You’ve got to respect each other and move forward.”
‘I can’t cook at all, so I miss my mom’s food a lot’
Every year, Dino celebrates the day with his parents and brothers, who live in Bandra, close to his home. He shares, “Our cook whips up a feast. I can’t cook at all, so I miss my mom’s food a lot. This year, though, my parents are in Bengaluru. Growing up, Easter was a mix of my mom’s home-cooked meals and pasta, because my dad is Italian. This time, it’s going to be me with my brothers and some friends. Our cook’s planning to make roast chicken, mashed potatoes, salads – basically a full English spread.”
Festive days also mean catching up with his Bandra buddies like Malaika Arora. “We always exchange messages, chat about the season, and sometimes even attend mass together,” he says.