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The December 2021 Wedding Resources Winter issue features the wedding of Keyana and Nirav. The cover photo is provided by Digital Dream Studio (www.digitaldreamstudio.com) Venue: Hilton Orlando - Altamonte Springs Lake Mary Events Center

Keyana & Nirav

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Shanna & Kirill

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Gabrielle & Tejas

Keena & Devan

The beach and the rising sun were beautiful witnesses in this couple’s journey of togetherness. Tejas Sale took his lady love to South Point Miami Beach; and as the dawn broke and the sun rose over the horizon to mark the beginning.

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It was January 2020, their sixth dating anniversary. Devan pre-arranged a surprise trip to Cancun, Mexico with his lady love, Keena. On a starry winter night, he proposed to her on the beach, writing ‘Will you marry me, Keena?’ on the sand.

This couple first met in person not at some impersonal mega event but rather at an intimate Pani Puri party at Chahna’s home.

Tulsi & Ravi

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The marriage celebration of this couple is unique. They married amidst the pandemic. However, they celebrated their first anniversary at the reception party with all their loved ones.

Chahna & Nikhil Photos Courtesy: Miami Wedding Cinema

The love story of Tulsi and Ravi is a beautiful story that includes the essence of friendship, compatibility, and respect for family values. Introduced through the girl’s cousin, they liked each other from the very beginning.

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Ed i to r ’s V i ew Dear Readers, When we find the one we love A soft shoulder to sleep on, Can anything be sweeter? [Blissfully sharing heavenly cuddles with her Can only be compared with sharing] the divine world of the lotus-eyed god Wow! The heartfelt confession of a man who is in love. Then the woman responds: My beloved resides Within my eyes. I never paint them, Lest he vanish For that brief time These love poems were written by Valluvar (also known as Thiruvalluvar) around 300 BCE in Tamil. I am sure these feelings still resonate with those newlyweds whose stories we are presenting in this wedding issue. Once again, it is our great pleasure to present the last issue of 2021, which is also a wedding issue. In this issue, besides the love poems by Thiruvalluvar, we are bringing you seven wedding stories, including one of Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s Bollywood wedding. Among these seven wedding stories, we have also included the wedding of our very own dearly beloved Chahna. All of you know her as a talented and engaging yoga instructor who has been writing for Desh-Videsh over the last few years. On behalf of the entire Desh-Videsh Media Group team, I want to warmly congratulate Chahna and her husband Nikhil, together with all those newlyweds whose weddings we are covering. I would also like to offer special congratulations to everyone else who got married recently but whose weddings we could not cover in this issue because of space limitations. We love you too! Now let me turn to one of my favorite topics: passing our Hindu culture on to our young children and young adult children. Over the weekend, we attended the wedding of one of our friends, Dr. Sunil Kumar’s son Neil. It was an utterly spectacular wedding, and one which included multiple notable events. I want to congratulate Neil and Veena and the entire Kumar and Kanan family. There were a few things I noticed in this wedding celebration which were particularly noteworthy. While these were subtle reminders for us, more importantly it taught our young and young adult children Hindu culture and traditions in three ways. First, the wedding ceremony was performed per Hindu Muhurat, at an auspicious time. Baaarat was at 7:30 AM, and the wedding ceremony was at 8:45 AM. (I am sure some people may think this is too early, especially when the previous night was Sangeet night.) Second, at Sangeet night, rather than performing exclusively Bollywood songs, they danced to Telugu songs, keeping the native language alive. Third (last but not least), there were three sections of food served: Andhra food, Telugu food, and Veena & Neil’s favourite Indian dishes (again, keeping Indian culture alive). I know, I know—I’m being too picky. But that’s how I am: noticing when our Hindu culture and traditions are highlighted and when they are ignored. Let me close my column by quoting one of the Hindu Scripture slokas in wishing all of you a happy and healthy new year:

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Keyana & Nirav

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‘Sharing is caring’ … this proverb was true for the couple Keyana and Nirav. They shared their aspirations and dreams. The common thread of strong belief in family unity, values, and culture strengthened their bonding. Deeply immersed in love and respect for each other, they decided to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. Both Keyana Vyas and Nirav Patel went to the University of Florida. They had often crossed paths, but had never become close. After being formally introduced by a common friend, however, they grew closer together—and love bloomed. Ultimately, he proposed to her at Morro Bay, California, at the beach, overlooking the sea. Before that, however, Nirav had met with Keyana’s grandparents and had sought their blessing. Both being truly family persons, the proposal also took place in front of Keyana’s cousins and sister. And then the wedding bell started ringing. Both Keyana and Nirav wanted a wedding venue that would have picturesque, natural surroundings. Their prayers were answered in the form of the perfect venue for the couple: Lake Mary Events Center at Lake Marie, Florida. It is a beautiful ballroom, with a majestic lake as its backdrop. Like all their common interests, the couple jointly agreed on the venue.

Keyana’s family took an active part in the marriage preparation. They met the organizers and vendors; and the entire process was fun and festive for everyone. The pre-wedding ceremonies were close-family affairs and included some close friends. There was a Mehndi night with Pithi and Grah Shanti. The theme for the Pithi and Grah Shanti decorations was simple yet elegant. There were colourful garlands amidst a bright, beautiful background. Mehndi night was a glittering ceremony with centerpieces of floating flowers, and magenta and gold curtains with white and green flower drapery. There were floral frames perfectly designed for taking photos. Finally, the day of days came on May 23, 2021. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful morning ceremony. The theme and décor were a perfect synchronization of Indian tradition and western elegance. The central aisle had elephants at the entry point; and pink flower petals covered the aisle. The ballroom had white drapery

with magenta, light pink, white, and green flowers surrounding the Mandap. The big windows behind the Mandap presented a beautiful view of the lake and its surrounding greenery. All 175 guests witnessed the marriage, which was held amidst a beautiful, serene backdrop. Nirav arrived in a classic white jeep with doors and an unhinged roof. The music was an assimilation of Bollywood songs, Punjabi songs, and Garba music; and the family members particularly loved to dance to the Garba numbers. One of the many exceptional parts of the Keyana-Nirav wedding was that the reception took place the night before the wedding. The starry night theme was beautifully created and brought to life at Altamonte

Springs, Florida with silvers, purples, and blues, amidst a black backdrop; paired with sparkling LED lights, and centerpieces with candles and flowers. The stage had a beautiful cream-colored couch with blue and silver cushions, matching the color scheme. There were old and new hip-hop and pop songs with Bollywood party songs. Keyana’s family put up an incredible dance presentation that left even the bride awestruck. The wonderful wedding and the reception the previous night included a melodious surprise: live flute playing. This created the perfect ambience for the pledging of eternal love and the connection of these two lovers, just like the flute of Shri Krishna created the magic of love.

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he marriage celebration of this couple is unique. They married amidst the pandemic. However, they celebrated their first anniversary at the reception party with all their loved ones. Shanna Khan, a registered nurse, and Kirill Kiselchuk, a mortgage closer, started dating back in 2015 when they were teenagers. After 4 years, Kirill proposed to Shanna in 2019 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, their favorite place, standing on the bridge of the waterfall. It was an expected moment that came with an unexpected feeling of emotion and fulfilment. Shana said, ‘I do’. The couple planned to get married in 2020. However, the deadly pandemic compelled them to refrain from ceremonies involving many people. Abiding by the Covid norms, they had a private ceremony on 23 May 2020 with only 10 people. No pre-wedding festivities could be organized. However, the two lovebirds made their relationship official following the rituals. As the situation began to improve and restrictions were relaxed, Shana and Kirill decided to celebrate their wedding with their family and friends on the day of their first anniversary, 23 May 2021. This time, they could have the festivities and enjoy the company of their closest loved ones. There were 100 guests, and the venue was Gale Mansion, Minneapolis. The couple carefully chose the central location, keeping in mind the convenience of the guests of both sides of the family. Also, Minneapolis is an especially significant place

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for them, as both Shanna and Kirill grew up there. The reception party was held in the evening. The decorations were elegantly simple, and the color theme was a pristine all white. An arch decorated with tulle, and lit candles on a floor strewn with flower petals, added to the romantic ambiance. Classical music was played, along with Bollywood hits and Latin songs. The couple’s first dance was to ‘How Would You Feel’ by Ed Sheeran. Shanna and her father danced to ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts. They celebrated a year later. They did not involve the help of any wedding planner, as Shanna’s family helped in the preparation of the anniversary festivities. It was an intimate party shared with close loved ones who (due to the Covid restrictions) had been absent during the wedding. Finally, friends and family were able to share their blessings and best wishes in person together while celebrating with the happy couple.

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he beach and the rising sun were beautiful witnesses in this couple’s journey of togetherness. Tejas Sale took his lady love to South Point Miami Beach; and as the dawn broke and the sun rose over the horizon to mark the beginning of a new day, he got down on his knees to propose to Gabrielle Guy. The couple then went to Naples, watched the sunset together, and pledged to spend their lives with each other. After dating for three years, Gabrielle and Tejas decided to tie the knot on December 14, 2020. It was a union of both the bride and groom’s cultures. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, was the chosen venue for both the wedding and the reception. First, they performed the Mehndi ceremony, which was affectionately supervised by Sneha Sale, Tejas’s mother, who had brought all the Mehndi materials from India. She created beautiful designs on the hands and feet of the bride--and also of the entire group. It was a beach wedding for the romantic duo. The color theme consisted of sapphire, vibrant yellow, and bold orange. The entire venue was decorated with artificial palm trees and glowing lanterns. The Mandap had mixed sitting arrangements with rustic seating, lounge seating, and round seats in different colors. Two cultures were blended beautifully, while simultaneously keeping the natural ambience intact. The groom’s mother brought traditional outfits for the bride and bridesmaids along with all the accessories, including floral hair clips, bracelets, and necklaces for the bride. Following traditional Hindu custom, Gabrielle came to the Mandap under a bold orange chaddar carried by the groomsmen

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and heralded with an arrival song. Tejas entered under a vibrant yellow chaddar carried by the bridesmaids and heralded with an entry dance. Chinmay Desai, the best man, explained to the guests the significance of the ceremonies. The reception commenced with the local custom of the couple watching the sunset together. There was a dance, a dinner and all the celebratory festivities. The theme was rustic royal with chrome and sapphire colors, rustic chrome lanterns, tea light holders, and candles along with multiple seating arrangements including beach chairs and loveseats. The couple’s first dance together was to the song ‘London Thumakda’. Mother and son danced to ‘Mavrai Majhi Ladachi’. United in togetherness, family members and friends made this memorable event enjoyable to the fullest extent.

Keena & Devan

t was January 2020, their sixth dating anniversary. Devan pre-arranged a surprise trip to Cancun, Mexico with his lady love, Keena. On a starry winter night, he proposed to her on the beach, writing ‘Will you marry me, Keena?’ on the sand. It was an amazingly happy moment for Keena. Devan, too, was ecstatic. After six long years of growing ever closer in their relationship, these two lovebirds finally decided to tie the knot. The marriage date was fixed for August 29, 2021. The couple decided to seek the professional help of a wedding planner and sought the assistance of Elite Dreams Creation. (Both of them highly recommend hiring a wedding planner in order to help make one’s event hassle free.) Rather than opting for a readymade banquet hall, Keena and Devan yearned to discover a paradisical outdoor venue for their wedding. Both agreed they wanted to take their solemn vows under the open sky, with Mother Nature as a witness. Finally, it was Devan’s father who found Paradise Cove, Orlando—a beautiful open-air venue by a mirror-like lake (the depths of the lake mirroring the profound depths of their love for each other). No more searching was needed. Both Keena and Devan had a special affinity for water, and Paradise Cove was perfect for them.

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The wedding ceremony and the reception were held outside, as the couple loved the natural rustic beauty of the venue. The wedding took place in the morning, followed by a reception in the evening. The couple insisted on minimalistic décor, highlighting the natural beauty of the surroundings. It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege for all 100 guests to enjoy celebrating

the wedding ceremony and reception in such a beautiful ambience.

Daniel Jang. Keena entered with the song ‘Din Shagna Da.’

The Mandap had the color themes of crème with shades of green, shades of yellow and orange, and light purple with light pink flowers. Devan arrived in a seaplane, with the song ‘Tenu Leke’ playing in the background. The bridesmaids’ entrance song was the instrumental version of ‘A Thousand Years’ by

In perfect tune with the venue by the lake, the guests came by boat. In the reception, a specially designed sweetheart table was present, with a floral ring centerpiece placed behind it. Hanging globes (with LED lights) pendant on crystal chains with flower bases added a dash of glamor and glitter to the occasion.

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The couple’s first dance was to the duet song ‘Perfect’ by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé. Father and daughter danced together to the song ‘First Man’ by Camila Cabello. After dating for more than 7 years, Keena Patel and Devan Patel opened a new chapter of their lives with love and understanding.

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Chahna & Nikhil

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his couple first met in person not at some impersonal mega event but rather at an intimate Pani Puri party at Chahna’s home. Romance blossomed--and they started dating from that moment on. Previously, they had met online on New Year’s 2018 through a WhatsApp group chat created as a professional networking group for Hindus in the South Florida area. Netting her catch quickly, it took only occasional meetings before Chahna boldly took the lovely step of personally inviting Nikhil to her birthday party (inviting her future spouse to join her in her own home). The rest was, perhaps, due to the magical, romantic enchantment of Pani Puri. After dating for only a year (in a mostly long-distance relationship), his heart filled with love, Nikhil offered his heart to Chahna-romantically proposing in a most delightful way: by mischievously and slyly hiding her engagement ring inside a Pani Puri! The couple had planned to get married in December 2020, but had to temporarily postpone due to the COVID19 pandemic. Finally, the wedding occurred on July 25, 2021. They chose the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel for both the marriage and the reception ceremonies. The pre-wedding ceremonies were performed at home with family and close friends. The Grah Shanti, Mehndi, Pithi, and Sangeet Night were celebrated using different color themes for each function. Mehndi was celebrated with joyful colors of green, orange, pink, and yellow--a marigold adorned with a yellow and orange theme with home-crafted ornamentation. Sangeet Night was a dreamy vision of white and silver. Despite the restrictions, some close relatives were able to attend the ceremony. Chahna’s maternal

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grandparents and Nikhil’s aunt and uncle were able to attend and grace the occasion with their blessings. The wedding occurred in the morning. It was a traditional Hindu ceremony with classical color themes of gold, blush, and peach. Chahna was walked down the aisle by her brothers, cousins, and uncle. A gathering of 140 guests made the wedding an intimate affair. Afterwards, the newlyweds dashingly drove away in a flashy red Lamborghini. The color theme of the reception was gold and burgundy red, with blush and peach flowers. The event was made even more joyful and festive by amazing dance performances by the families of both the bride and groom. There was a photo booth, and a fresh jalebi station. As an especially intimate touch, one tenderly giving honor to the bride by Nikhil placing her first and thoughtfully tending to her needs--a great start to a beautiful marriage, the very top first layer of the couple’s wedding cake was made vegan exclusively for the bride. All enjoyed the warm and cordial festivities of the marriage ceremony of this yoga teacher, Chahna and physician, Nikhil. May their marital life be forever blessed with the radiant pink rosette of health and happiness.

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Tulsi & Ravi

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he love story of Tulsi and Ravi is a beautiful story that includes the essence of friendship, compatibility, and respect for family values. Introduced through the girl’s cousin, they liked each other from the very beginning. Ravi proposed to Tulsi amidst rose petals on a surprise weekend trip to San Diego. After a year of dating, they formally pledged their love to each other in an intimate engagement ceremony held in the presence of each other’s family members in Destin. Then it was time for the wedding. The date was fixed for September 11, 2021. Both Tulsi and Ravi are professionally busy, as she is a corporate lawyer and he is an anaesthesiologist. So they hired a wedding planner to take care of the intricate details. The Hyatt Regency at Orlando was selected as the venue of choice. (Tulsi had initially been in favor of a destination wedding in Mexico, but COVID restrictions had resulted in their choosing Orlando.) Among the pre-wedding celebrations, they had Mehndi, Pithi, Ganepat, Grah Satak, and Garba Night. Garba Night was a festive and colourful celebration full of fun. The entire room was decorated with string lights that all met in the middle of the room where there was a big tree and an idol. The bar was converted to a ‘Sharab Di Gaadi’ or liquor carriage (a multi-colored bus and food station decked out in Indian style). Wedding ceremonies took place in the morning and indoors. The Mandap was set on a raised platform and had floral designs with flowers of various colors. Ravi came to the wedding venue in a horse carriage; and guests danced their way to him. The music was a perfect blend of Punjabi and Western songs. The reception party was full of lights, action, and music. Everyone entered with their chosen music, and the newlywed couple entered with the new version of the song ‘Muqabla’. The father-daughter dance song was ‘Papa Mein Chhoti Se Badi Ho Gayi

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Kyon’, and the mother-son dance song was ‘Ta Ra Ra Ra Rum’. Tulsi was astonished by the extraordinary dance skills of Ravi. Everyone enjoyed the party and blessed the couple. Despite having the option of merely passively sitting back and receiving blessings on her wedding day, Tulsi (a lovely soul, and someone who is so kind and outgoing and such a blessing to others!) actively insisted on personally taking care of the guests herself. (What a beautiful start to an amazing marriage!) According to her, giving and sharing love is so much more important than the material aspects of a wedding like the décor or the food. It will be the memories of the wonderful times shared with close friends and family that will last forever. Tulsi and Ravi’s humane values and love for family make this pair a truly amazing coupleKyon, and the Mother-Son dance song was Ta Ra Ra Ra Rum. Tulsi was taken aback by the extraordinary dance skills of

Ravi. Everyone enjoyed the party and blessed the couple. Tulsi insisted on taking care of the guests in a wedding ceremony. According to her, that is more important than the material aspects of a wedding like a décor or food. As it was the memories of the wonderful times spent by and with the close ones that will remain forever. The humane values and love for the family made the couple a truly amazing one.

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The Love Poems from Thirukkural

he Tirukkural also called the Kural, is a classic Tamil language text consisting of 1,330 short couplets of seven words each.The text is divided into three books with teachings on virtue, wealth and love. Considered one of the greatest works on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature. Originally written by Valluvar, also known as Thiruvalluvar around 300 BCE in Tamil language. The text came to print for the first time in 1812, it has been translated into at least 41 Indian and non-Indian languages, making it one of the most translated non-religious works. As of 2014, the English language alone had about 57 versions available, which is estimated to have crossed 100 by 2020. The Kural has been widely admired by scholars like Ilango Adigal, Kambar, Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer, Constantius Joseph Beschi, Karl Graul, George Uglow Pope, Alexander Piatigorsky, and Yu Hsi which has made The Kural very popular in the ethical, social, political, economical, religious, philosophical, and spiritual spheres. We are very thankful to Kanan, a farmer, founder of Seer7 Timeless Solutions, a doting father, a self-professed Tamil poet, bilingual blogger, translator who has given us a permission to reprint his poetic translation of The Tirukkural. The following love poems comes from the third book of The Tirukkural called Love. We published nine poems in the September 2021 wedding issue of Desh-Videsh. It is my pleasure to present to you another ten poems. I hope you like them. Raj Shah Managing Editor When we find on the one we love A soft shoulder to sleep on, Can it be sweeter – The divine world of the lotus-eyed god?

If I shut my eyes He would be veiled; Knowing this I sleep not. Hence the townsfolk Call him uncaring.

Pupil of my eye, Go away! There ain’t room enough For the girl I love She with a fine brow.

– Kural 1103

– Kural 1129

– Kural 1123

Which is the moon And which the girl’s face, Unable to discern, The baffled stars have Strayed from their course.

Feeling it’s no match, Lily would wilt down And stare at the ground If it sees the eyes of her Who wears graceful jewels.

He never leaves my eyes. When I blink, he remains And yet stays unhurt. He – my love, Is exceptional.

– Kural 1116

– Kural 1114

– Kural 1126

My beloved resides Within my eyes. I never paint them Lest he vanishes For that brief time.

The glistening moon That wanes and waxes Is marred by vacant spaces. Is there a single taint On my maiden’s face?

He lives with delight Always in my heart. But the townsfolk Call him loveless As he dwells apart.

– Kural 1127

– Kural 1117 She has eyes like a broad flower. Moon, If you can resemble her face You need not appear For everyone to see. – Kural 1119

– Kural 1130

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Bollywood Wedding : Rajkummar weds Patralekhaa

Having dated for more than a decade (while giving relationship goals to all the couples out there), they finally decided to make it official. The wedding was a private affair, with family and close friends attending the ceremony in the morning. This was followed by an evening reception. Despite both bride and groom being from Bollywood, the marriage occurred far from the tinsel town; being celebrated at Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort in Chandigarh. Both the Bengali bride and the Punjabi groom looked stunning on their day, in customized outfits designed by none other than the famous designer Sabyasachi. Honoring Bengali bridal tradition, Patralekhaa was an elegant vision of loveliness and beauty in her red embroidered sari, crowned with her dupatta (veil) inscribed with such a romantic Bengali verse. She also wore the customary red and white bangles traditionally worn by Bengali brides. With minimal make-up, and wearing a heavy neckpiece, jhumkas, and maang-tika, she was an expressive beauty; and the signature smile on her face radiated her joyful bliss. Rajkummar, the Punjabi groom, was charming in a white sherwani (with designer buttons), a red turban, and (piously) the teeka on his forehead. They exchanged garlands; and the groom put sindoor (vermilion) on the bride’s forehead. The complete Hindu ritual was followed devoutly by the couple. Celebrities like Farah Khan and Saqib Saleem were present at the wedding.

The marriage ceremony was followed by a reception in the evening. Rajkummar Rao was dressed in a black suit, and Patralekhaa was dressed in a cream silk sari by Sabyasachi with heavy jewelry and a beautiful shawl. Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana, numbered among the invitees. The duo also had an engagement ceremony at the same venue on Saturday, November 13 where the theme was all white for the man and his fiancée (along with their guests). Both of them shared pictures of their wedding on their social media handles and expressed joy, gratitude, respect, and deep love and commitment for each other. Rajkummar began his career with the film Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. The powerhouse of talent has been featured in films like Shahid, Kai Po Che, Queen, Newton, and Bareilly Ki Barfi. He has received a National Award and multiple Filmfare awards. Patralekhaa debuted with her husband Rajkummar Rao in CityLights in 2014 and has acted in films like Love Games and Nanu Ki Jaanu. Having long since grown out of the initial phase of their dating relationship (which had initially been marked by struggle), they have gone on to be together in everything—having been there for each other through thick and thin. In the bride’s own words, they are soulmates, best of friends, partners in crime, and so much more. For Rajkummar’s part, the greatest pleasure of his life is being called Patralekhaa’s husband.

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I bestow my whole-hearted love to you.” That was inscribed on the wedding dupatta of Patralekhaa, a powerhouse Bollywood actress and the bride of the eminent actor Rajkummar Rao. The romantic Bollywood duo tied the knot on November 15, 2021, at Chandigarh.

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