Follow these Vastu rules for a happy marriage. Married couples can use these Vastu principles (“Vastushastra”) for designing their bedroom and house. Article also explains Vaastu rules for Indian “Wedding Mandap” (altar) and marriage hall.

Vastu Rules for Lagan Mandap (Wedding Mandap) and Marriage Hall

• As per Vaastu rules, the Hindu Wedding Mandap (“Lagan Mandap”) where the bride and groom get married before the holy fire, should preferably be in the North-East. At the Wedding Mandap (marriage altar), the bride and groom should face East. In “Vastushastra“, the North-East corner is the most important corner as it is ruled by Lord Shiva, and is called “Eshan” (or “Ishana” or “Isanya”) corner. Homes based on Vaastu principles, have Temple or Puja rooms in the North East.
• The shape of the Hindu “Lagan Mandap” should be square. The four columns of the Mandap (wedding altar) should be made of wood or bamboo, but not metal. They should be adorned with flowers and banana leaves.
• Holy marriage fire should ideally be lit in a square “Havan Kund” that is made of brick and which has equal length, breath and height. If this is not possible, the priest should at least ensure that the fire pit is a square.
• In keeping with Vaastu principals, shape of the Hindu Wedding Hall should be either square or rectangular. Avoid halls that are round, oval, semi-circular or triangular.
• As per Vastu, entrance to a wedding hall should be in the East. Entrance in the North-East and North are also acceptable.

• East is an auspicious area. Vaastushartra suggests that the stage where the bride and groom receive guests should be in the West and it should face East. Alternately, the marriage stage can be placed in the South West.
• The “Bidaai” ceremony (farewell), in which the newly married couple leaves the wedding site, should be in the North-West. Avoid exit from the South West.
• For food, square and rectangle tables are preferable to round and oval tables. Encourage guests to eat sitting down rather than standing.
• Kitchen for preparing food at the wedding should be in the South-East of the Wedding venue. Alternate locations are South or East.
• The Kitchen and Toilets should be far away from the Lagna Mandap.
• Toilets should be either in the West or the North-West.

Vastu for Happy Marriage: Bedroom and House Design

Vastushastra is the ancient Indian Hindu science of architecture. Vastu rules for houses are based on the relationship between the five basic elements in nature (Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Space). Flow of energy is an important concept in Vastu.

• Husband and Wife’s bedroom should be in the South-West section of the house. If South West is not possible, an alternate option for master bedroom is in the North-West of the house. Married couples should avoid bedroom in the South-East and North-East corners. South-West is also a good location to keep the family safe/locker, money and jewellery.
• Bedroom and houses should have regular shapes like square and rectangle. Avoid irregular shapes.
• Since the earth’s magnetic force exerts an influence on the body, direction in which one sleeps is important. Positive magnetic energy flows from the North. When sleeping, head should be face South. Avoid placing head on the bed in a Northern or Eastern direction, since this can cause stress.
• According to Vastu Shastra wooden beds are better than metal beds.
• A married couple’s bedroom should be an oasis of calm and peace. To create calm, soothing environment, light colours should be used in the bedroom and there should be no clutter and dirt.

• As per Vastu rules, televisions, computers, mirrors and other reflecting surfaces should not be placed in the bedroom. If these items are placed in the bedroom, they should be covered when not in use.
• Avoid placing pictures and idols of Gods in the bedroom. Avoid sleeping under a beam since they exert pressure.
• Door leading into the bedroom room should open at least up to 90 degrees, if not more. Main door of the house should be bigger than other doors in the house and should open inside the house, to the left. This allows positive energy and opportunities to easily enter the house. Toilet doors should be closed.
• As per Vastu, the North East is the most auspicious part of the house, so the Temple should be built in this corner. This part of the house should be kept clean. Toilets are not allowed in this part of the house.
• The North-East part of the house is the “Eashan” corner (after Lord Shiva). This auspicious part of the home should be kept open. Drawing room, living room, lobby can be built in the North East.
• For unmarried girls, Vastu suggests that their bedroom should be in the North-West or West and for bachelor boys; it should be either in the South or West.
• South-East corner of the house is dominated by “Fire” element; hence it is a good place for a kitchen. Alternately, kitchen can be placed in the North-West. In the kitchen, cooking stove/oven (“Fire” element) and should be kept at a distance from the wash basin (“Water” element).

[Please note that these are general guidelines. Please consult a Vaastu expert for specialist advice.]

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Kundli Matching: Marriage Compatibility Based on Vedic Astrology

According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, a “Kundli” (or “Kundali”) has 8 “Kutas” (or “Koota” or “Koot”), which in turn have 36 “Guns” (or “”Guna” or “Gana”). Most astrologers use the “8 Kuta” Horoscope matching system (also known as “Ashta Kuta Milan” or “Gun Milan”) to check whether a girl and a boy are a good match for marriage.

In Kundali Matching, higher the compatibility of the 36 “Guns” (“Gunas”), higher is the probability that the bride and groom will have a happy marriage. The best Kundli Match for marriage is when all 36 Guna of the man and woman match.

36 Gun Milan (Horoscope Matching) for Marriage Compatibility

Kundali Matching is also called “Gun Milan”, “Guna Milan”, “Meelaapakam” or “Koota Matching”.  “Janam Kundali” (Vedic Astrological Natal chart) is used for Kundli Matching. Matching of “Gun/Guna/Gana” is primarily based on the position of the moon in the bride and groom’s horoscopes.

Meaning and Points of 8 Kuta (Ashta Koota) in Kundali Matching

The below table briefly explains the 8 Kuta (Koota) and 36 Guna involved in Kundli matching and how scoring is done. Since the 8 Kutas are matched, marriage Kundali Matching is also called “Ashta Kuta Milan”.

Please note that are some regional differences on how Kundli Matching or Ashta Koota Matching is done in North and South India. Also, astrologers sometimes considered different parameters while scoring a Kuta/Koota and Gun, which can lead to different Kundali Matching scores from different astrologers.

In addition to the Ashta Koota (8 Koota) matching, some astrologers also check “Mahendra Koota” “Deergha Koota”, “Veda Koota”, “Raju Koota”, etc. These four Kootas are usually matched in South India.

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Indian Law for Marriage Registration

1. ALL INDIAN MARRIAGES HAVE TO BE REGISTERED. In 2013, the Indian Parliament amended the law that made registration of Indian marriages compulsory, regardless of religion, caste or location in India.
2. India has 5 marriage laws [Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Indian Christian Marriage Act 1889, Muslim Marriage Acts, Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, Special Marriage Act, 1954]. Until mid-2013, marriage registration was compulsory for only weddings under the Hindu, Parsi and Special Marriage Acts. “Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969″ was amended to make registration of marriage compulsory along with birth and death.
3. Except for marriages under the “Special Marriage Act, 1954”, all registration of marriage in India is only done after a religious wedding ceremony has been performed. In the case of India’s Special Marriage Act (1954), the registration of marriage is also the solemnization of the marriage. [This link has the rules for marriages under Special Marriage Act, 1954]
4. In terms of legislation in India, marriage and divorce are part of the “Concurrent List”. This means that although uniformity on laws for marriage and divorce throughout India are desirable, it is not essential.
5. Thus Indian states have different laws for marriage and divorce. Marriage registration process varies from state to state; but the differences are minor.

List of Documents for Registering a Marriage in India

These are the documents (application forms and proof) required for marriage registration in India.

1. Marriage Registration Application Form (or Memorandum of Marriage)
2. Affidavit by the Husband and Wife
3. Husband and Wife’s proof of age (Birth Certificate, Aadhar, Passport, Voter Id, PAN Card, Matriculation Certificate, Domicile Certificate, etc)
4. Husband and Wife’s proof of residence (Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Election Voter Id, PAN Card, Utility bill like telephone/electricity, etc)
5. Individual Photos of the Husband and Wife and Marriage photos of both
6. Certificate of religious marriage issued by a Priest, Pandit, Maulvi, Kazi, Iman, etc (This is in case of a religious wedding)
7. Photo and Proof of Identity of 3 Witnesses (Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Election Voter Id, PAN Card, Driver’s License, Utility bill like telephone/electricity, etc)
8. Wedding Card (If not present, then an affidavit on Stamp Paper with 3 witnesses)
9. Divorce Decree Certificate (In case either or both spouses are divorcees)
10. Death Certificate (In case of widow or widower marriage)

(Please see the next section for details on Registration Application Form and Affidavit.)

Detailed Info on Documents Required for Marriage Registration in India

The documentation, application form and process for marriage registration in India vary from state to state; but the differences are minor. Most states require the following documents:

1. Marriage Registration Application Form (or Memorandum of Marriage): Listed below is the Information in this document, along with supporting proof documents that need to be attached:
   • Name and Age of the Husband: Photocopy of identity proof of name and age (Aadhar, Passport, Voter Id, PAN Card, Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Domicile Certificate,etc)
   • Name and Age of the Wife: Photocopy of identity proof of name and age has to be attached.
   • Photo of the Bride and the Groom: Individual photos of the husband and wife and wedding of both together.
   • Date and Place of Marriage: Wedding card needs to be attached. In case of a religious wedding, certificate of religious marriage issued by the Priest, Pandit, Maulvi, Kazi, Iman, etc, who presided over the wedding.
   • Particulars of the bridegroom – Full Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Age, Place of Residence, Address, Marital Status at the time of marriage, Signature. In case the groom is a divorcee, then copy of the divorce order needs to be attached. If he is a widower, then a copy of the death certificate of his wife needs to be attached.
   • Particulars of the bride – Full Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Age, Place of Residence, Address, Marital Status at the time of marriage, Signature. If the bride is a divorcee, then copy of the divorce order needs to be attached. If she is a widow, then a copy of the death certificate of her husband needs to be attached.
   • Particulars of 3 Witnesses at the wedding – Full Name of witness, Blood Relationship with the Bride or Groom (if any),  Age, Place of Residence, Address, Signature. Note: Some states and territories expect that a Gazetted government officer should attend the wedding.
   • Address of Husband or Wife: Address proof includes Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter Id, PAN Card,utility bill, etc. Address should be in the jurisdiction of the registrar office.
2. Affidavit by the Husband and Wife: An Affidavit (or Application)should be submitted along with the Marriage Memorandum. The affidavit wording differs from state to state; but most affidavits have a declaration by the husband and wife stating that a valid marriage was solemnized between them and the information in the application form is correct.

NOTE: The original of all supporting documents have to be shown to the Marriage Officer at the marriage registration office. Attested photocopies of all documents have to be submitted.

Process for Marriage Registration in India

The registration process and time taken varies from state-to-state, but typically the couple has to make two visits to the marriage registration office.

• First the Application for Marriage Registration (or Memorandum of Marriage) and Affidavit have to be submitted to the registrar’s office along with all the relevant proof documents. Make sure that the ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS are taken so that they can be checked to be true. All the documents are checked and a date is fixed for issuing the certificate of marriage.
• On the scheduled date, husband and wife should reach the registration office along with a Gazetted Officer who attended their marriage. The marriage registrar issues the Certificate of Marriage. This whole process can take around 15 days.

NOTE: Marriages between spouses of different religions or with a foreigner are covered under the Indian Special Marriage Act (1954). The process for marriage registration under Indian Special Marriage Act (1954) is different and is explained at this page.

NOTE: Request can be made to the Marriage Registrar to send a representative to witness the wedding ceremony. This is especially useful for those people who require a Certificate of Marriage on an urgent basis.

NOTE: There is a provision for the office of registrar of marriages to send a representative to the couple’s house to register the marriage. There is a small fee for this service.

Offices where Indian Marriages are Registered

At the Center, there is a Registrar of Marriages who is the overall person responsible for wedding registration in India. At the state level too there is a Registrar of Marriage. Each state has allocated government officials and government departments as “Marriage Officers”, who can register Indian marriages. These differ from state-to-state. Generally, the following offices and government officials register Indian marriages:

• In urban cities, Deputy Commissioner for Municipal Corporations and Executive Officer for Municipalities
• At the district level, the District Magistrate is usually the Marriage Officer or Registrar of Marriage
• Sub-Registrars are Marriage Officers at the Taluk Headquarters and District Headquarters
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office in the jurisdiction of either the husband or wife’s place of residence
• At the village level, Gram Panchayat can allocate marriage certificate.

Advantages of Marriage Registration

1. On registering a marriage, a“Certificate of Registration of Marriage”is issued. This is a legal document that confirms that the couple is married.
2. In case of death of a spouse, proof of marriage is required for claiming inheritance, insurance, bank deposits, financial investments (stocks and shares), etc.
3. An important reason for making registration of marriage mandatory in India is the protection of the wife in case of marital discord and divorce. In such cases, certificate of marriage helps in protecting rights of women to custody of children, alimony, maintenance, shared marital assets, etc. It also provides legal protect to children born during the marriage.
4. “Certificate of Registration of Marriage” is required as proof of marriage when applying for important documents such as passport, foreign visas, etc.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s Wife, Anjali Tendulkar, Son, Daughter, In-Laws

Anjali Tendulkar’s Profile

• Anjali Mehta was born on November 10, 1967. Her mother, Annabel Mehta, is British and her father, Anand Mehta, is a rich Gujarati businessman.
• Anjali Tendulkar (Mehta) grew up in the bungalow opposite the US consulate at Warden Road (75, Bhulabhai Desai Road) in South Bombay.
• Anajli Tendulkar did her schooling from Bombay International School in South Mumbai. She completed her 11^th and 12^th standard from St Xavier’s College at Dhobi Talao.
• Sachin Tendulkar’s wife, Dr Anjali Tendulkar, is a pediatrician by training. She studied to become a doctor (MMBS) and Pediatrician (Post-Graduation) at Mumbai’s Grant Medical College (JJ Hospital). Dr Anajli Tendulkar is a Gold Medalist from Grant Medical College.
• Since the early 20^th century, Anjali Tendulkar’s family has been wealthy. Her great-great grandfather (Vijbhucandas Atmaram) owned many properties in South Bombay’s posh localities of Malabar Hill and Warden Road.
• Anjali Tendulkar is five and a half years older than Sachin Tendulkar, who was born on April 24, 1973. At 5 feet 6 inches, Anjali is an inch taller than Sachin.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Daughter, Sara Tendulkar

• Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara Tendulkar, was born on October, 12, 1997 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
• Sarah Tendulkar, like her brother, Arjun, studies at Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Son, Arjun Tendulkar

• Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar’s son was born on September 24, 1999.
• Arjun Tendulkar is a budding cricketer who bats left handed and bowls left hand medium pace. Arjun Tendulkar was selected to represent Maharashtra in Under 14 matches.

Anjali Tendulkar’s Parents Annabel & Anand Mehta (Sachin’s In-Laws)

• Sachin Tendulkar’s mother-in-law (Anjali Tendulkar’s mother) is Annabel Mehta, and she is from England.
• Sachin Tendulkar’s father-in-law (Anjali Tendulkar’s father) is Anand Mehta. He is an industrialist.
• Anand Mehta and Annabel met as students at the London School of Economics (LSE). Annabel was studying at LSE for a diploma in social administration. Anjali Tendulkar’s parents moved to India in 1966.
• In Mumbai, Annabel Mehta took up social work. She helped in the set up of Spastics Society of India. She joined the NGO “Holland Welfare Centre”, which was later renamed “Apnalaya”. “Apnalaya” helps slum children towards a better life by providing healthcare and education. “Apnalaya” is also involved in empowering poor women. Annabel Mehta is the “Honorary Treasurer” of “Apnalaya”.
• Every year, Sachin Tendulkar sponsors 200 underprivileged children through “Apnalaya”.
• In addition to being a successful businessman, Anjali Tendulkar’s father, Anand Mehta, is a seven time Indian Bridge champion. Anand Mehta has represented India in International Bridge tournaments.
• Anjali Tendulkar’s paternal grandmother, Amarganga Mehta, was the youngest sister of Pupul Jayakar. Pupul Jayakar was a writer and Indian cultural activist who helped popularize Indian art in the West.
• Pupul Jayakar was the biographer and close friend of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and philosopher J Krishnamurti. There are reports that Anjali Tendulkar was seen on multiple occasions at Indira Gandhi’s residence. In 2012, the Congress let UPA government nominated Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha as a Member of the Indian Parliament (MP). Anjali Tendulkar’s aunt, Radhika Herzberger, received a “Padma Shri” (India’s fourth highest civilian award) in 2013 for education.

Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar’s Marriage and Wedding Pictures

Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar Love Story

• Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Mehta first met in 1990 at the Mumbai International Airport. Sachin was return with the Indian cricket team after a tour of England and Anjali was waiting to receive her mother, Annabel Mehta, who too was returning from England.
• Not being a cricket fan, Anjali did not recognize Sachin at their first meeting. There was an attraction between the two at their first meeting. Sachin Tendulkar was 17 and Anjali Mehta was 22 when they first met.
• Both Anjali and Sachin decided to pursue their friendship further, but away from the press and the public eye.
• As Sachin’s fame grew, it became difficult for him and Anjali to meet in public places. Sachin would often visit Anjali at Grant Medical College – JJ Hospital, where Anajli was training to become a doctor. Anjali’s ancestral bungalow in Lonavala was another place where the young couple used to meet.
• After a 4 year long courtship, Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar were engaged in New Zealand in 1994. Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar were married on 24 May, 1995.
• Despite Anajli coming from a rich, cosmopolitan South Bombay background, as compared to Sachin, who grew up in a middle class Central Bombay family; and despite their age difference, Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar have had a long and happy marriage.

Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar’s Wedding Pictures

(Please click on Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar’s Wedding Picture to Enlarge)

Info on Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar’s Wedding

• Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Mehta were engaged in 1994 in New Zealand where Sachin was touring as part of the Indian cricket team.
• Sachin and Anajali Tendulkar’s formal engagement ceremony took place on on May 23, 1995, one day before their wedding. The engagement ceremony took place at Breach Candy Club and was hosted by Anajli’s Lebanese uncle Mohammad El Ariss.
• Anjali and Sachin Tendulkar were married as per Hindu marriage customs at Jewel of India in Worli, Mumbai. Sachin had turned 22 a month earlier and Anjali was 27.5 years old.
• At Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar’s wedding, guest had been requested not to carry their cameras. Although the press and photographers were not allowed where the actual wedding took place, the young couple did step out to pose for photographers.
• The relative private wedding of Anjali Tendulkar and Sachin Tendulkar is how they have lived their married life. Away from the cricket field, the Tendulkars have stayed away from the press, giving very few interviews and shielding themselves and their children from the press.

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The below Marwadi (or Marwari) and Rajasthan Rajput Wedding customs and ceremonies are followed by Marwadis, Rajputs and other Hindu communities from Rajasthan, India.

Pre-Wedding Marwari and Hindu Rajasthani Wedding Rituals, Customs

1] Engagement ceremony – “Mudha Tika” or “Tilak” or “Sagai”

The Engagement ceremony usually takes place at the groom’s house. This Marwadi marriage ritual is called “Mudha Tika” because the bride’s brother applies a “Tikka” or “Tilak” (vermillion powder) on the groom’s forehead. Gifts are exchanged between the bride and groom’s families. Nowadays an engagement ring is also exchanged between the fiancés.

In traditional households (especially Rajput) only close male relatives of the girl attend the engagement and a sword is presented to the groom. In the past, the bride was not allowed to visit her future husband’s house for the engagement (“Tilak”) ceremony.

2] Ganesh Pooja – Ganpati Sthapana (Griha Shanti, Mandap Mahurat)

Ganesh Puja starts off Marwadi, Rajput and Rajasthani weddings. Before starting any new venture Hindus seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu God of Luck and Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles. A Ganesh idol is installed and worshipped at the bride and groom’s homes. This ceremony is also known as “Naandi”.

3] Sangeet or Mehfil – Traditional Marwari Songs and Dance

This Rajasthani pre-wedding custom takes place 2-3 days before the wedding. This is a fun event where families of the Marwadi bride and groom get to meet each other in an informal setting. Traditional Marwadi and Rajasthan songs and folks dances are part of the event followed by dinner. In the past only the girl’s family held this event.

Some popular Marwadi wedding songs are Saat Supari Laada, Banna Kem Re Kem, Banda Aayegi Akhatij, Bai Chali Sasariye, Mehandi Marwari, etc. “Ghumar” (“Ghoomar”), “Kalbelia”, “Teratali”, etc are popular traditional Marwari folk dances from Rajasthan.

4] Mahira Dastoor or Bhaat Dastoor – Gifts from Maternal Uncle

This Rajpit and Marawadi marriage ceremony revolves around the maternal uncle (“Mama”) of both the bride and the groom. The respective maternal uncles are invited to the groom and bride’s house for a traditional meal. The uncle (“Mama”) in turn gives gifts and money to his niece and nephew.

5] Pithi Dastoor – Haldi (Turmeric) or Baan Ceremony

This Rajasthan Wedding ceremony usually takes place a day before the wedding. A paste of Turmeric (“Haldi” or “Baan”) and Sandalwood is applied on the bride’s face, arms and legs. The paste can also be made of a mix of “Haldi” (turmeric), Sandalwood, henna, milk, curd/yogurt and oil. This marriage function is also called “Tael Baan”. This is an occasion for friends and family members of the bride to get together for singing and dancing. A similar function also takes place at the bridegroom’s house.

6] Palla Dastoor or Godh Barai or Samela – Gifts for the Bride

Usually a day before the wedding, ladies from the groom’s family visit the bride’s house bearing gifts of clothes, jewelry, sweets, etc. Usually the Marwari bride’s wedding dress (traditional bridal saree or “Ghagra Choli”) and the wedding necklace (“Aad” or “Timaniyaan”) is given by the boy’s family. This Marwari/Rajput pre-wedding custom is called “Samela” or “Palla Dastoor” or “Padla Dastoor” or “Godh Barai”.

7] Mehendi – Intricate Bridal Henna Tattoos

Intricate bridal henna design is applied on the bride’s hands and feet. Other females of the bride and groom’s wedding party also apply henna tattoos.

8] Janev Ceremony (Janeva) – Marwari Pre-Wedding Tradition

This is a Marwadi marriage ritual for the bridegroom in which he declares he is ready for marriage. Before wearing a three stranded holy thread (“Janev”), the groom pretends he is leaving the material world to become a monk/ascetic. His uncles (especially maternal uncle), persuade him to lead a married life. By wearing the “Janev”, the bridegroom indicates that he is ready for marriage.

Wedding Ceremony and Rituals at Marwadi and Rajput Weddings

1] Korath – Invitation to the Bridegroom to attend his wedding

Male relatives of the bride visit the groom at his home to invite him for the wedding. The Bridegroom accepts and sets out with his “Baraat”.

2] Sehra (Nikasi) Ritual at Marwadi and Rajasthan Rajput Marriages

Groom wears a turban (“Pagdi” or “Safa”) with a “Sehra” (veil) on top of it. “Sehra” is worn to ward off the “evil eye”. Before setting out, the Groom’s sister performs “Vaag Gunthai’ where she ties a sacred thread to a mare that will carry the groom. In Rajasthani Rajput marriages, the groom carries a sword.

3] Baraat – Bridegroom’s Wedding Procession

“Baraat” is the bridegroom’s wedding procession. Sitting on a female horse, the groom sets off for the wedding venue. The “Baraat” is accompanied by a wedding band and the wedding party dances on the way to the marriage venue. The groom and his “Barat” visit a temple before reaching the wedding Mandap. The wedding “Baraat” is welcomed by male relatives of the bride. Key members of the “Baraat” wear a colorful Marwadi turban called “Safa”.

In traditional Rajasthani Rajput marriages the wedding “Baraat” is made up of only men and usually there is no dancing.

4] Toran (Dhukay) or “Toranchar” or “Dwaar Toran” Wedding Ritual

The entrance to the Wedding location has a “Toran” or “Dhukay” or “Dhukav”. On arrival, the bridegroom hits the “Toran” with a Neem stick after which the mother of bride does an “Aarti” and applies “Tilak” to his forehead. This wedding ritual is performed to ward off the “evil eye”. In Rajout weddings, the sword can be used for this marriage function.

5] Jaimala or Varmala – Marwadi Bride and Groom exchange Garlands

When the bride and groom meet, they exchange garlands made of flowers. After the “Jaimala” marriage custom, the couple is led to the wedding “Mandap” (altar).

6] Granthi Bandhan and Paanigrahan – Bride and Groom Tie a Cloth

A cloth around the groom’s waist is tied to the bride’s bridal Saree or “Chunni”. This is “Granth Bandhan” or “Gathjoda”. After this the bride places her hand in her future husband’s hand and holy water is poured in it. This is “Paanigrahan”. The bride sits to the left of the groom.

7] Kanyadaan – Father Gives His Daughter To Her Husband

Kanyadan is the Hindu marriage ritual where the bride’s father symbolically hands over his daughter to her husband.

8] Pheras at a Marwari Wedding (Saptapadi) – Seven Steps and Vows

The priest lights the “Havan” (holy fire) and starts chanting marriage prayers. For the “Pheras” (or Saptapadi) the bride and groom walk around the holy fire and each makes a promise to the other after every round (“Phera”). Details of the Hindu marriage Phera (Saptapadi) ceremony and the meaning of the vows are at this link. In a Marwadi wedding, only four “Phera” are performed with the groom leading the first three and the bride leading the last “Phera”. In traditional Rajput and Marwadi weddings, four relatives at the four corners of the “Mandap” hold up swords while this wedding ceremony is being performed.

9] Vamang Sthapna, Seer Guthi (Sindhoor) and Ashwahrohan Customs

After the “Pheras” are complete, the bride sits on the right of her husband. This is called “Vamang Sthapna”. In the “Seer Guthi” ritual, the husband puts red “Sindhoor” in his wife’s center hair parting (“Maang”).

10] “Aanjhala Bharai” and “Paharavani” Rajasthani Marriage Customs

Just before the newly married couple leave the wedding “Mandap”, the bride’s father-in-law gives her a bag if money. This is the “Aanjhala Bharaai” custom. “Paharavani” is a custom where the groom is teased and made to recite songs by ladies in the bride’s family. This is followed by the bride breaking an earthen pot which symbolizes a break from her parent’s family and her new start in her husband’s home.

11] BidaI or Vidaai – Bride leaves her Parental Home

Send off of the bride as she leaves with her husband.

Post-Wedding Marwari, Rajput and Rajasthan Marriage Rituals

1] Bar Rukai – Sister-in-law extracts her gift

The groom’s sister does not allow her new sister-in-law to enter the house unless she is given a gift by her brother and new sister-in-law.

2] Griha Pravesh (Vadhu Pravesh) – Bride enters her husband’s home

In the Indian marriage ritual of “Griha Pravesh”, the new bride is welcomed to her husband’s home with an “Aarti” done by her mother-in-law. A common custom is for the wife to step into red powder (“Alta”) and step into the house with her right foot. After taking five steps, she knocks off a pot filled with rice and coins.

3] “Pagelagni” and “Mooh Dikah” – Gifts for the New Bride

The day after the wedding, the new bride meets her husband’s relatives. This is an opportunity for her husband’s relatives to shower her with gifts and money. Her mother-in-law usually gives her jewellery on this occasion.

4] Marwadi Wedding Reception

Marwari Wedding Receptions are usually held a day after the wedding. Traditional Rajasthani and Marwadi food are served at the Marriage Reception.

Food Served at Marwari and Rajput Marriages

• Marwari “Bania” marriages serve only vegetarian food and no alcohol is consumed at their wedding. This no alcohol or non-vegetarian food custom is usually adhered to by members of the Marwadi (“Mewari”) “Bania” community, including Khandelwal, Maheshwari, Agarwal, Poddars, Oswals, Mahawar Vaishya, etc.
• Non-vegetarian food is served at Rajasthani Rajput weddings, except Vaishnav Rajputs.
• Popular Marwadi Wedding food includes traditional Marwari dishes of “Daal-Bati Churma”, “Gatte Ki Kadhi” “Rajasthani or Masala Baati”, “Khatta”, “Bafla Bati”, “Besan Cheela Raita”, “Shahi Kachori”, “Mirchi Bada”, “Missi Roti”, “Moon Dal Halwa”, “Jalebi”, “Churma Laddoo”, “Jhajariya”, “Dil-Khushaal”, “Mohanthal”, etc.
• Since many Marawadi weddings take place late at night, most non-family guest members have their dinner before the marriage ceremony.

Marwadi Wedding Clothes and Jewelry for the Bride and Groom

For Marwadi brides, Red is an auspicious color. Marwari brides usually wear a red bridal saree or “Ghagra Choli” or “Lahanga”. In addition to red, orange, gold, cream and pink are also a part of the Marwari bride’s wedding trousseau.

A Marwadi bride’s bridal jewelry consists of a choker around the neck (“Aad” or “Timaniyaan”), gold ornament between the partings of her hair (“Rakhdi”), nose ring (“Nath”), earrings, marriage bangles (“Chooda” or “Poonchies”), ornaments above her elbow (“Baju”), gold jewelry around the ankles (“Pajeb”) and gold toe ring (“Bicheya”)

Traditional Marwadi grooms wear a “Sherwani” or “Achkan” with a “Dupatta” and Rajasthani “Jooties” (shoes). On their head, they wear a “Pagdi/Safa” (turban) and a “Shera”. Rajput bridegrooms from Rajasthan usually carry a sword for their wedding.

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Shubh Vivah Muhurat (“Shubh Lagan Muhurat”) or Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates for 2014 and 2015 are listed below. “Shubh Vivaah Muhurat” (good wedding days) is based on the Hindu calendar “Panchang” (“Panchangam”).

[Please note that auspicious Hindu wedding dates (“Shubh Vivah Mahurat”) are based on factors such as “Kundali” (birth chart) of the bride and groom, location of the marriage, Hindu calendar (“Panchang”) that is followed, etc. Below section on “Notes On Arriving at Auspicious Indian Hindu Marriage Date" has more information. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR ASTROLOGER BEFORE ARRIVING AT A FINAL MARRIAGE DATE.]

Auspicious Wedding Dates For Hindu Marriages in 2014

January 2014 – Auspicious Hindu Wedding Date (Shubh Lagan Muhurat)

February 2014 – Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates, Subh Vivah Muhurat

March 2014 – Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates (Shubh Vivah Mahurat)

NOTE: North Indians may avoid 9, 11, 13, 14 and 15 March, 2014 for wedding, since these are days leading to Holi.

April 2014 – Best Auspicious Date for Indian Wedding (Shubh Lagan)

May 2014 – Auspicious Indian Hindu Marriage Date (Shubh Vivah)

June 2014 – Good Hindu Marriage Dates (Shubh Vivah Muharat)

July 2014 – Best Indian Hindu Marriage Date (Shubh Vivah Muhurat)

Chaturmas 2014 – Inauspicious period for Hindu Marriage

• “Chaturmas” in 2014 is from 8 July, 2014 (“Hari Shayani Ekadashi” or “Asadha Shukla Ekadashi” or Ashaadha Ekadashi Shukla” or “Devashayani Ekadashi”) to 3 November, 2014 (“Kartik Sud Ekadashi” or “Kartikai Shukla Ekadashi” or “Utthana Ekadasi” or “Prabodhini Ekadashi”).
• “Chaturmas” is not a good time for marriage because it is believed that Lord Vishnu and the other Gods are in deep Yogic Sleep (“Yoga Nidra”).
• This link has more information on Chaturmas and Hindu Marriages during Chaturmas.

November 2014 – Auspicious Hindu Wedding Date (Vivah Muhurat)

December 2014 – Good Date for Hindu Marriage (Shubh Vivah Muhurat)

Auspicious Marriage Dates For Hindu Wedding in 2015

January 2015 – Auspicious Indian Marriage Dates (Vivaah Muhurat)

February 2015 – Best Hindu Wedding Dates (Shubh Lagan Muhurat)

NOTE: North Indians may avoid 26 and 27 February, 2015 for wedding, since these are days leading to Holi.

March 2015 – Good Dates for Hindu Wedding (Shubh Vivah Mahurat)

NOTE: North Indians may avoid 4 March, for wedding, since this day is in the 8 day period leading to Holi.

April 2015 – Best Indian Hindu Marriage Dates (Shubh Vivah)

May 2015 – Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates (Shubh Vivah)

June 2015 – Good Dates for Indian Hindu Marriage (Shubh Vivah)

July 2015 – Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates (Shubh Vivah Muhurat)

Chaturmas 2015 – Inauspicious Time for Hindu Wedding

• “Chaturmas” in 2015 is from 27 July, 2014 (“Hari Shayani Ekadashi” or “Asadha Shukla Ekadashi” or Ashaadha Ekadashi Shukla” or “Devashayani Ekadashi”) to 22 November, 2014 (“Kartik Sud Ekadashi” or “Kartikai Shukla Ekadashi” or “Utthana Ekadasi” or “Prabodhini Ekadashi”).
• “Chaturmas” is considered inauspicious for marriage because it is believed that Lord Vishnu and the other Gods are in “Yoga Nidra” (Yogic Sleep).
• This link has more information on Chaturmas and Hindu Marriages during Chaturmas.

November 2015 – Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates (Shubh Vivah)

December 2015 – Good Date for Hindu Marriage (Shubh Vivah Muhurat)

Notes On Arriving at Auspicious Indian Hindu Marriage Date

• Please note the above auspicious Hindu marriage dates (“Shubh Vivah Muhurat”) are indicative dates. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR ASTROLOGER TO ARRIVE AT THE BEST DATE AND TIME FOR MARRIAGE.
• The most important factor in deciding the best marriage date and time for Hindu weddings is the “Kundali” (Hindu Vedic Horoscope) of the bride and groom, “Janam Patri” (Birth Charts) of the couple, Location of the marriage and Hindu Panchangam (Hindu astrological calendar).
• Hindu calendar is called the “Panchang”. The Panchang calendar is also known as Panchangam, Panjika, Panchanga, Jantri, etc. Note that different Indian communities and regions follow different calendars
  • SOLAR CALENDAR: Malayalam, Oriya Tamil and Bengali calendars are solar calendars based on the movement of the sun.
  • LUNISOLAR CALENDAR: Most other Indian communities follow Lunar-Solar (Lunisolar) calendar based on the movement of the sun and moon. Even among followers of the Lunisolar (Lunar-Solar) calendar, there are regional variations such as “Southern Amanta” (aka “Amavasyant”) (AP, Karnataka and Goa), “Western Amanta” (Maharashtra, Gujarat) and Northern “Purnimanta” (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Utter Pradesh, Uttranchal, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K).
• The Hindu Calendar is called “Panchang” because it has Five (“Panch”) parts/elements (“Ang”). The 5 key parts of a Hindu Panchangam calendar are “Nakshatra”, “Yoga”, “Tithi”, “Vaar”, and “Karana”. The 5 Panchang elements/limbs are the same across all the regional Hindu Panchang calendars.
• As per Hindu astrology, the moons elliptical orbit is divided into 27 units called “Nakshatra”, which represent a day in the lunar month. Of the 27 “Nakshatra”, astrologers consider 11 Nakshatras auspicious for Hindu marriages. These are Rohini (4 only first half), Mrigashirsha (5), Magha (10 – only second half), Uttara Phalguni (12), Hasta (13), Swati (15), Anuradha (17), Mula (19 – only second half), Uttara Ashadha (21), Uttara Bhadrapada (26) and Revati (27).
• Hindu astrologers (“Jyotish”) also factor in “Yoga”, “Varna” (days of the week), “Tithi” (30 in all) and “Karana” (60 in all) before deciding on a good wedding date.
• The full day is not auspicious for performing a wedding. During the day there are special “Shubh Vivah Muhurat” (auspicious wedding time) when it is considered auspicious to conduct a marriage.
• Hindus avoid marriages during “Chaturmas”, the 4 month period when Lord Vishnu and the Gods are thought to be in deep Yogic sleep. North Indians also avoid marriages during “Holashtak”, the eight days leading up to Holi (“Holika Dahan”).
• Hindu astrologers suggest that marriages should not take place during “Pitra Paksh” (“Pitru Paksh”, “Mahalaya Paksh”) from 10 September, 2014 to 23 September, 2014 and during “Bhishm Panchak”.
• Some Hindu astrologers avoid recommending Hindu marriages on Tuesdays since it is ruled by Mars, although in Judaism Tuesday is a very auspicious day for weddings.
• For those who follow the Lunar Calendar, the below three and a half days are considered very auspicious. These astrological good days are called (“Sade Teen Muhurat”) and the entire day is considered auspicious.
  • Gudi Padwa (Ugadi): 31 March, 2014 (Monday); 21 March, 2015 (Saturday)
  • Akshaya Tritiya: 2 May, 2014 (Friday); 21 April, 2015 (Tuesday)
  • Vijaya Dashami (Dassera): 3 October, 2014 (Friday); 22 October, 2015 (Thrusday)
  • Kartik Shukla Prathama (or Pratipada) (Half Muhurat): 24 October, 2014 (Friday); 12 November, 2015 (Thursday)

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Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande’s Wedding Pictures, Info

• Actor Sushant Singh Rajput will marry his fiancée, actress Ankita Lokhande, in April, 2014.
• Ankita Lokhande and her husband, Sushant Singh Rajput, will celebrate 3 Wedding Receptions at Mumbai (where they live), at Indore (Ankita Lojhande’s home town) and Patna (Sushant Rajput’s hometown).
• In anticipation of their marriage, Sushant and Ankita have bought a new house in Mumbai’s Western suburb of Malad.
• As per news reports, Ankita Lokande and Sushant Singh Rajput have been living together for a few years.
• Sushant and Ankita have already enacted a mock Hindu marriage for the popular television serial “Pavitra Rishta” (please see pictures).

Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande’s Engagement

Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande had a very public “engagement”, when Sushant proposed to Ankita on the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” (season 4). This episode was aired on 14 February, 2011.

This charming video shows Sushant Singh Rajput proposing to Ankita Lokhande.
 

How did Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande fall in love

 (Please click on Ankita and Sushant’s Image to Enlarge)

• Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput fell in love on the sets of “Pavitra Rishta”. Anita plays a double role (“Archana Deshmukh” and “Anikta Raghav Mhatre”) in Zee TV’s longest running soap opera. Sushant Singh Rajput played the role of Ankita’s husband, Manav Damodar Deshmukh, until 2011, when he quit the show. “Manav” is now played by Hiten Tejwani.
• As per reports, it was not love at first sight for Ankita and Sushant; in fact they were not the best of friends. Ankita is an extrovert, whereas Sushant is a shy introvert who likes to keep to keep to himself. As they spent more time together on the set of “Pavetra Rishta”, they became friends and later fell in love with each other.

Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande: Profile, Pictures

Sushant Singh Rajput: Profile, Family, Education, Career

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Birthday and Place of Birth

• Sushant Singh Rajput was born on 21 January, 1986, in Patna, Bihar, where his father was a government employee.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Parents, Family and Sisters

• Sushant Singh Rajput’s father is Mr K.K Singh, a former Government of India employee.
• Sushant’s mother died in 2002.
• Sushant Singh Rajput is the youngest of 5 siblings. He has 4 elder sisters who are married; one sister lives in Chandigarh, one in USA and two in New Delhi.
• Sushant and his parents belong to the “Rajput” community. Sushant Rajput’s family is originally from “Malldiha” Village in Bihar’s Purnea District.

Shushant Singh Rajput’s Education and Schooling

• Sushant Rajput did his schooling from St. Karen’s High School in Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School in New Delhi. Sushant was a bright student.
• Sushant Singh Rajput stood 7^th in the All India Engineering Entrance Exams (AIEEE) after which he joined the Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) in 2003, to study to become an engineer.
• He dropped out of DCE in the 3^rd year of engineering to come to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.

(Please click on Sushant’s Childhood Picture to Enlarge)

Shusant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande’s House

• In November, 2013, Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput moved into a new house in Malad, in Mumbai.
• Prior to this, Sushant and Ankita used to live together in a house in Mumbai’s Western suburb of Lokhandwala.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Acting Training

• While studying engineering, Sushant used to attend Shiamak Davar’s Dance Classes. He was part of Shiamak Davar’s dance troupe that performed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
• Shiamak Davar suggested to Sushant Singh Rajput that he should do theatre. Sushant took this suggestion seriously and joined Barry John’s acting school in Delhi.
• In real life Sushant Sing Rajput is a shy person; he took up acting and performing because it gave him the opportunity to overcome his shyness.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Initial Years in Mumbai and his Mentors

• When Sushant left college and moved to Mumbai, he joined Nadira Babbar’s theatre company, “Ekjute”, and Ashley Lobo’s dance group.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s First Career Break on TV

• In 2008, an executive with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms spotted Sushant at Prithvi Theatre. This led to a role in Ekta Kapoor’s TV serial “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil” , where he played the character called “Preet Juneja”.

Sushant Singh Rajput on TV with Ankita Lokhande

• In 2009, Sushant Singh Rajput was offered the lead role of Manav Deshmukh in the Balaji Telefilms’ serial “Pavitra Rishta”.
• Ankita Lokhande played his love interest and wife in the serial. This was the start of their love story.
• Sushant and Ankita were also together on the dance show “Jhalak Dhikla Jaa – 4”.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Movie Debut and Film Career

• Around 2010-2011, Sushant was planning to go to USA to study film making when he was offered the role of “Ishaan” in director, Abhishek Kapoor’s Hindi film “Kai Po Chai”. The movie is based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”. For the role of “Ishaan”, Sushant underwent rigorous cricket training and he lost 14 Kgs for the role. Incidentally, his sister, “Mitu Singh”, is a state level cricketer.
• “Kai Po Che” released on 22 February, 2013 and with collections of over Rs 60 crore, it was declared a successful HIT film.
• Prior to this, Sushant had assisted director Mohit Suri in the making of “Raaz 2”.
• Shushant’s second Hindi movie was Yash Raj Films’ “Shudh Desi Romance” which was also a successful box office HIT.
• During the making of “Kai Po Che”, director Abhishek Kapoor showed rushes of the movie to director Rajkumar Hirani, who cast him in “P.K.” (Peekay). The story is that Raj kumar Hirani gave Sushant a signing amount of Rs 20 for “P.K.”, which Sushant has framed and hung up at home. P.K. will release on 25 December, 2014.
• Sushant Singh Rajput will start filming in May, 2014 for the big budget (Rs 150 crore) Shekhar Kapur film “Paani”. “Paani” is set in Mumbai in the year 2040 and is produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films. This will be Sushant Singh Rajput’s first lead role in an international film.
• Shushant Singh Rajput will play the title role of writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay’s “Detective Byomkesh Bakshi”. This Yash Raj Films movie is directed and co-produced by Dibakar Banerjee, and will release on 12 December, 2014.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Past Relationships

• There are some news reports that suggest that Sushant Singh Rajput was in a relationship with actress Richa Chadha, who is from Delhi.

Ankita Lokhande: Background, Family, Education, Career

Ankita Lokhande’s Birthday and Place of Birth

• Ankita was born on 19 December, 1984 in Indore in Madhya Pradesh.
• Ankita Lokhande’s real name is “Tanuja Lokhande”.

Ankita Lokhande’s Height

• Ankita is 168 cm tall (5 feet 6 inches)

Ankita Lokhande’s Family and Background

• Ankita Lokhande is a Maharashtrian who was born and brought up in Indore in MP.
• Ankita Lokhande’s father is a businessman and her mother is a homemaker.
• Anita Lokhande has two brothers.
• Her pet name is “Mintu”.

Ankita Lokhande’s Education

• Ankita did her schooling from Indore.
• She joined “Frankfinn” to study to become an air hostess.

(Please click on Ankita’s Parent’s Pictures to Enlarge)

Ankita Lokhande’s Acting and Television Career

• Ankita Lokhande came to Mumbai from Indore in 2004 to try her luck in the Hindi TV and Film industry.
• In 2004, she first appeared on TV on “Zee CineStars Ki Khoj” on Zee TV.
• Ankita Lokhande’s big career break came in 2009 when she was cast in the lead role of Archana Deshmukh in Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms’ TV soap opera “Pavitra Rishta” on Zee TV. After the serial took an 18 year leap, Anita Lokhande, now plays two characters on the show, “Anikta Raghav Mhatre” and “Archana”. “Pavitra Rishta” is Zee TV’s longest running soap opera.
• Over the years, Ankita Lokande has appeared on Award shows and reality shows. Most of her time is spent on “Pavitra Rishta”.
• In 2011, she appeared on the TV Reality Dance Show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4” with her future husband Sushant Singh Rajput. Of the 15 contestants, Ankita was the 10^th to get eliminated and Sushant was the 1^st Runner-Up on the show.
• In February, 2011, Sushant Singh Rajput had proposed to Ankita Lokhande on an episode of “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”.
• Since 2009, Ankita Lokhande has regularly won TV awards.

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Dinesh Karthik’s Marriage To Squash Champ Dipika Pallikal

• Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal’s wedding is expected to take place in mid-2015. Both Dipika and Dinesh are doing very well in their respective sports (squash and cricket) and their current focus is on their sporting careers.
• This is Dipika Pallikal’s first and Dinesh Karthik’s second marriage.
• In the IPL 7 (2014 season) auction, Dinesh Kartik was snapped up by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 12.5 crore. This was the second highest auction amount in the 2014 IPL auction.
• In December 2012, Dipika Pallikal became the first Indian squash player to reach the Top 10 rank in the WSA Ranking.
• In 2012, Dipika Pallikal became the first Indian women’s squash player to receive India’s second highest sporting award, the “Arjuna Award”. In January, 2014, Dipika Pallikal was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian award, the “Padma Shri”.
• Dipika Paikal will continue competing in squash after her marriage to Dinesh Kartik.

Dipika Pallikal and Dinesh Kartik’s Engagement

(Please click on Dinesh and Dipika’s Engagement Pics to Enlarge)

• Dinesh Karthik proposed marriage to Dipika Pallikal in June 2013, after the Indian team, of which he was a part, had won the 2013 “ICC Champions Trophy”.
• Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Rebecca Pallikal were formally engaged on November 15, 2013.
• Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal’s engagement was held at Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola Hotel. It was a private function attended only by family and close friends.
• Since Dipika Pallikal is a Syrian Christian and Dinesh Kartik is a Hindu, they had a Christian and a Hindu engagement ceremony.
• At her engagement, Deepika Pallikal wore a Ritu Kumar dress and a Red Saree. Dinesh Kartik wore a blue Nehru jacket on a traditional cream Kurta, and a white Pajama (trouser).
• Dipika Palikal and Dinesh Karthik’s engagement came as a surprise to many, since they had kept their relationship private.

How Did Dinesh Kartik and Dipika Pallikal Fall In Love?

• Before Dipika Pallikal met Dinesh Kartik, she disliked Cricketers. Even now, she is not a big fan of cricketers, because she feels that other Indian sportspersons are ignored and sidelined because of the fame and money that cricketers and cricket enjoys in India. Despite her dislike of cricketers, Dinesh Karthik was able to woo Dipika; this shows the genuine affection both have for each other.
• Dipika Palikal and her fiancé, Dinesh Karthik, first met at a marathon in 2008.
• Their next meeting was in the start of 2013, at Shanker Basu’s Maverick Gym in Chennai. Shanker Basu, the CEO of Maverick Gym, was the fitness trainer to both Dipika and Dinesh. This was the start of Dipika and Dinesh’s friendship. Incidentally, Shankar Basu also trains many Chennai based celebrities, film stars and an IPL cricket team.
• Dipika Pallikal’s and Dinesh Karthik’s friendship blossomed into love in February, 2013, when Dipika went for a week to Leeds in England to train. Dinesh Kartik joined her there and that’s when friendship turned to love.
• Dinesh Kartik proposed marriage to Dipika Palikal in June, 2013 and they were formally engaged on 15, November, 2013.
• Dipika Pallikal likes Dinesh Kartik because he is a nice, simple and level-headed person. She believes he is a family oriented person.
• Deepika Pallikal and Dinesh Karthik have many things in common. Both were born in Chennai and they both grew up in Chennai. They are both professional sportspersons who have represented India at the highest level in their sport. Both are family people who like to spend time with family members and friends. Both Dipika and Dinesh’s parents are keen sportspersons (please see their profiles below).

Dinesh Karthik’s First Marriage and Reasons for his Divorce

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• In 2007, at the age of 21, Dinesh Karthik married his childhood friend, Nikita Vanjara. Dinesh Karthik’s first marriage to Nikita Karthik took place in Mumbai.
• Nikita Karthik’s father and Dinesh Karthik’s father were friends.
• As per media reports, Dinesh Karthik’s first marriage may have ended in divorce because of Nikita Karthik’s relationship with Dinesh Karthik’s Tamil Nadu teammate, Murali Vijay. This information has been taken from DNA newspaper.
• According to an article in EspnCricInfo it seems, the incident that lead to the breakup of Dinesh Karthik’s first marriage occurred during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2012. This was before the Tamil Nadu Vs Karnataka match in Bangalore.

Dipika Pallikal’s Profile: Family, Education, Career, Religion

Dipika Pallikal’s Date of Birth and City of Birth

• Dipika Pallikal’s birthday is on 21 September, 1991. Dipika was born in Chennai.
• Her full name is Dipika Rebecca Pallikal.

Dipika Pallikal’s Parents

• Dipika Pallikal’s mother, Susan Pallikal, was the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. Susan Pallikal runs “‘Travel Masters India Corporation” (TMIC), a travel agency with a turnover of over 80 crores. TMIC specializes in custom holidays, specialty tours, family holidays and film production logistics.
• Dipika Pallikal’s father, Sanjiv G Pallikal, played college level cricket. Sanjiv Pallikal is the owner and Managing Director of “Reach Management Consultancy”, a company that provides Human Resources to organizations.
• Dipika’s Parents and Family stays in Chennai.

Dipika Pallikal with her Family. (L-R) Susan (mother), Divya (sister), Dipika, Sanjiv (father), Dia (sister)

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Dipika Pallikal’s Sisters; and her Family’s Connection to Sports

• Dipika Pallikal has two elder sisters. Dipika Pallikal’s eldest sister is Divya Pallikal. Divya is studying to become a Chartered Accountant and currently works for KPMG.
• Dipika Pallikal’s middle sister is Dia Pallikal. Dia is completing her Masters Degree in Graphic Designing from Leeds, UK.
• Incidentally the names of all three Pallikal sisters – Divya, Dia, Dipika, – means “light in an earthen lantern”.
• There is a deep connection between the Pallikal family and sports. Dipika Pallikal’s maternal grandmother represented Kerala in Javelin and Sprint.
• Dipika Palikal’s maternal grandfather represented AP, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Basketball.
• Dipika Pallikal’s paternal grandfather was an athlete who excelled in triple Jump and Long Jump. He was a Colonel in the Indian Army.
• Sister, Dia Pallikal, is a basketball player.

Dipika Pallikal’s Religion

Dipika Pallikal follows the Syrian Christian religion. She belongs to a Malayali Syrian Christian family from Kerala.

Dipika Pallikal’s Education

• Dipika Rebecca Palikal did her schooling from Chennai’s Good Shepard Convent School and Lady Andal School. Both schools were very supportive of Deepika’s squash commitments.
• Dipika Pallikal has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, from Ethiraj College, Chennai.

Dipika Pallikal’s Awards

• In 2012, Dipika Pallikal was awarded the “Arjuna Award”, the second highest sporting award conferred by the Government of India. She became the first female Indian Squash player to receive the “Arjuna Award”.
• In 2014, the President of India conferred India’s fourth highest civilian award, the “Padma Shri” to Dipika Pallikal. She is among the youngest Indian recipients of the prestigious “Padma Shri”.

Dipika Pallikal’s Height

Deepika Pallikal’s height is 5 feet 6 inches.

Dipika Pallikal’s Squash Career

• Dipika Pallikal and her doubles partner, Joshna Chinappa, won the Women’s Doubles Gold Medal in Squash, at the Commonwealth Games, 2014, in Glasgow.
• Dipika’s training regime includes 3-4 hours training on the squash court, 1 hour running and 1 hour in the gym.
• As a youngster, Deepika Rebecca Pallikal initially took up tennis. In 2002, at the age of 11, she attended a squash summer camp, and from then on she was hooked.
• In 2002 itself, Deepika Palikal won her first junior Indian national tournament. She played her first international tournament at the age of 12.
• In 2006, Dipika Rebecca Pallikal became a Professional Sportsperson.
• Dipika Pallikal is the first Indian woman to reach the Top 10 in the WSA ranking (Official Women’s Squash World Ranking).
• Dipika Pallikal was ranked World Number 1 in the Under 19 category.
• Trivia about Dipika – she always enters a squash court with her right leg first.

Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa Won A Godel Medal at CWG 2014

• Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa are the first Indians to win a Commonwealth Gold Medal for Squash.
• On 2nd August, 2014, Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa, created history by winning the Squash Women’s Doubles Gold Medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (CWG). Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinnapa beat the English Women’s Double pair of Jenny Duncalf and Laura Massaro. Laura Massaro is the world number 2 in squash.
• En-route to winning the Gold Medal, Dipika and Joshna beat Malaysian World Number 1 pair of Nicol David and Loo Wee Wern. In the CWG 2014 competition, Pallikal and Chinappa were ranked 5.
• Dipika Pallikal’s fiancé, Dinesh Karthik, was in the stadium, supporting her for all her matches.

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Dipika Pallikal’s Squash Coaches

• In 2005, Dipika underwent extensive squash training in Egypt, under the guidance of Egyptian coaches, Amir Wagih and Mohamed Essam Saleh. Dipika spent 4 years training in Egypt followed by a 1 year training stint in UK under Malcolm Willstrop.
• Since 2009, Dipika Pallikal has spent a lot of time in Melbourne coaching under Sarah Fitz-Gerald.
• Sarah Fitz-Gerald is a six time world squash champion. She was considered one of the best women’s squash players in the 1990s.
• In India, Dipika trains at Chennai’s ICL-TNSRA Academy, under Cyrus Poncha and Major (Retd) S. Mannaiam. Her first coach was Hariom Tripathi.

Miscellaneous Information about Deepika Pallikal

• In 2013, Femina magazine ranked Dipika Pallikal among India’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Women.
• While competing in Holland, Axis Bank dishonored a debit card payment of Dipaka’s as she was checking out of her hotel. Axis Bank. In an affidavit, Axis Bank made unflattering remarks about Dipika’s mental toughness. When there was a public outcry against Axis Bank’s treatment of an Indian sportsperson, the Bank issued an apology.
• Axis Bank again goofed up in crediting the Rs 1 Lakh cheque she received when she was awarded the “Arjuna Award”. Dipika sued Axis Bank and she won the case against the bank.

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Dinesh Karthik’s Profile: Family, Education, Cricketing Career

Dinesh Karthik’s Parents

• Dinesh Karthik’s father, V Krishna Kumar, played first division league cricket in Chennai. V KrishnaKumar had to give up his passion for cricket so that he could focus on his education. Dinesh Karthik’s father did not want Dinesh to suffer a similar fate, and from an early age he encouraged his son’s interest in sports. He was Dinesh Karthik’s first cricket coach. When Dinesh was 9 years old, V KrishnaKumar moved his family to Kuwait, where he worked as a System Analyst.
• Dinesh Karthik’s mother, Padmini Krishnakumar, was a Tamil Nadu state level Table Tennis player. She too encouraged Dinesh to take up sports. In addition to cricket, Dinesh Karthik would also compete in Table Tennis tournaments. Dinesh Karthik’s mother, Padmini Krishna Kumar, used at IDBI and Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
• Dinesh Karthik has a brother.

Dinesh Karthik’s Date of Birth and City of Birth

• Dinesh Kartik was born on 1 June, 1985 in Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
• Dinesh Karthik’s full name is Krishna Kumar Dinesh Karthik.

Dinesh Karthik’s Education

• Since Dinesh Karthik’s father worked in the Middle East, Dinesh did his schooling in India and Kuwait.
• Dinesh Karthik attended Chennai’s Don Bosco and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School. Dinesh also attended the Indian Public School in Salmiya, Kuwait.

Dinesh Karthik’s Cricketing Career

• Dinesh Karthik’s first cricket coach was his father V Krishna Kumar.
• At the age of 13, Dinesh Karthik, went on his first international tour to England, under the guidance of ex-Tamil Nadu wicket keeper, Bharat Reddy.
• Dinesh Kartik represented Chennai and Tamil Nadu in Under 19 competitions. He joined the Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy team in the 2002 – 2003 season.
• Based on his performance, Dinesh Karthik was inducted in the India Under 19 team. For the Youth World Cup, he was the Vice Captain of the team.
• Dinesh Karthik made his India ODI debut on 5 September, 2004 Vs England. He made his India Test debut on 3 November, 2004 Vs Australia.
• In the IPL, Dinesh Karthik has played for Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians. For the 2014 IPL auction, Dinesh Karthik received the second highest bid of Rs 12,50,00,000.
• In ODIs, Dinesh Karthik wears a number 19 T-shirt which used to be Rahul Dravid’s number.

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Mohammed Shami’s Wife and His Wedding: Pictures and Details

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• Fast bowler Mohammed Shami married Haseen Jahan on 6th June, 2014, at Moradabad in UP.
• Mohammed Shami met his future wife, Haseen Jahan, in 2012, at an IPL event.
• Mohammed Shami and wife, Haseen Jahan’s, Wedding and Reception was held at Hotel Holiday Regency, a 5 star hotel in Moradabad.
• Mohammed Shami‘s Wedding (“Nikah”) was held at 4:00 pm and Reception was held at 7:00 pm on June 6, 2014.
• None of Mohammed Shami‘s Indian team mates were invited for the wedding sine their schedules were not known. Shami’s family plans to hold a marriage Reception either in Kolkata or in Delhi, where Indian cricket team members will be invited.

Mohammed Shami and his Wife’s Profile, Family, Pictures, Career

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Mohammed Shami’s Wife, Haseen Jahan’s Pictures and Profile

• Before she married Mohammad Shami, Haseen Jehan was a model from Kolkata.
• Post their wedding, Mohammed Shami’s wife, Hasin Jahan, is a housewife.
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Mohammed Shami’s Profile, Family, Cricket Career

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S DATE OF BIRTH: Mohammed Sami was born on 9 March, 1990.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S BIRTH PLACE: He was born in Jonagar, West Bengal.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S PARENTS: Tauseef Ali Ahmed is Mohammed Shami’s father. Mohammed Shami’s family is from Sahaspur village in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Mohammed Shami’s father, Tousif Ahmed, used to run a tractor spare parts shop in Sahaspur.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S BROTHERS AND SISTER: Mohammed Shami has 2 brothers (one elder and one younger) and a younger sister. A week after Mohammed Sami’s wedding; his sister too was married on 13 June, 2014. Shami’s brother and father are also fast bowler like him.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S EARLY CRICKET CAREER: Shami played cricket in Sonakpur in Moradabad. At the age of 16 Mohammed Shami moved from Shashpur in UP to Kolkata to play club level cricket. Shami played for “Dalhousie Athletic Club” in Kolkata. At the age of 17, Debabrata Das of “Town Club” invited Shami to play for his club in Kolkata. While at “Town Club”, Mohammed Sami was selected for the West Bengal Cricket team, but did not play a match. Later, Mohammed Shami joined “Mohun Bagan”, one of Kolkata’s largest clubs. Wasim Akram, the bowling coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gave bowling advice to Mohammed Shami.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S FIRST CLASS CRICKET CAREER: Shami made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal against Assam on Nov 17, 2010. In the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season, Mohammad Shami took 28 wickets in 5 matches. This impresses the Indian selectors, and they invited him to play ODI cricket matches against Pakistan in January, 2013.

MOHAMMED SHAMI’S INTERNATIONAL CRICKET CAREER: Mohammed Shami made his India ODI debut on 6 January, 2013 against Pakistan at Delhi. Shami made an impressive test debut against the West Indies on 6 November, 2013, by taking 9 wickets in the test. Of the 9 wickets, 6 batsmen were clean bowled by Shami. Shami’s pace, his straight seam and his reverse swing impressed viewers. Mohammed Shami started his IPL career in the 2011 season with Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR), before moving to Delhi Daredevils (DD).

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All Indian Wedding Jewelry Worn by an Indian Bride

Indian Bridal Jewelry Worn on the Face and the Head

1] Maang Tikka: Jewelry In the middle of the Hair and Forehead

• Maang Tika is a traditional Indian wedding jewelry that is worn in the middle part of the hair. There is a clip at the back, which attaches it to the bride’s hair. The front of the Maang Tika is a decorative piece, which rests on the forehead.
• For the Tikka can be made of gold with precious gems embedded in it (like the Kundan style of jewelry) or can be an image of a deity in gold. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jain Jain brides were a “Maang Tika” at their wedding. Kashmiri and Himachal brides wear a large ornament on their forehead called “Dekhdaman”. Indian Christian Brides sometimes wear a Tiara.
• Maang Tikka is also known as “Mangtika”, “Mathapatti”, “Papidi Billa” or “Papidi Tilikam” (In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), “Netti Bottu” (Karnataka), “Nettichutti” (Kerala), “Nethi Chutty” or “Vagupu Chutti” (Tamil nadu and Chettiar), “Mundale” (Kondan and Malabar region), “Tikoly” (West Bengal), “Borla” (Rajasthan where the Maang Tika ends in a spherical jewel, rather than in a flat pendant)

2] Shringar Patti: Jewelry For the Hair, Hairline and Forehead

• “Shringar Patti” is a bridal ornament that is placed along the bride’s hairline, forehead and hair. The “Shringar patti” is usually worn with a “Maang Tika”.
• “Shringar Patti” is also known as “Bandhi” (Gujarat), “Thale Bottu” (Karnataka), “Rakhdi” (Rajput) and“Tikoly” (West Bengal).

3] Jhumar or Jhoomar or Jhoomer: Jewelry worn on the hair

• Jhumar or Jhoomar or Jhoomer, is a bridal ornament that is worn in the hair, usually on the left side. Jhoomer has a clip that attaches it to the bride’s hair.
• Jhoomar is made of gold, silver, pearls, precious stones, crystals.
• Jhoomar or Jhoomer is usually worn by North Indian brides and is popular among Muslim and Pakistani brides. Tamil Brides wear two round jewels on their hair; one in the shape of a sun (“Surya Pirai”) and the other in the shape of the moon (“Chandra Pirai”).
• Jhoomar in called “Passa” in English.

4] Hair Chotli, Jidai Billai: Jewelry covering hair plaits

• Hair “Chotli” or “Jidai Billai” is a long bridal jewelry that covers the bride’s hair plaits. All hair braids are covered with this ornament.
• One form of the “Billai” or “Jidai Billai” is 9 round jewels of decreasing size, with the largest worn on top of the hair plait/braid and the smallest at the bottom. This is also called “Naga Jidai” or “Naga Jada”, if the jewels depict cobras. Cobras symbolize fertility.
• “Jidai Billai”/”Chotli” is usually worn by brides from South India. Tamil brides tie “Kandasaram” and “Kechaparam”on their hair braids. “Paranda” is decorative thread around plaits and is popular in North India, especially among Punjabis.
• For brides that prefer to roll their hair into a bun, rather than in plaits, they have the option of wearing a “Juda” (hair bun) pin or “Rakodi”. In Tamil Nadu it is known as “Rakkadi”. Tamil Brides also wear a “Thirugupoo” which is a round ornament on the back of their head.
• In addition to jewels on their hair, Indian Brides also prefer to put fragrant flowers in their hair. This is called “Gajra” or “Veni”.

5] Bridal Earrings From India

• Popular earrings designs for Indian brides include “Jhumkas” (bell shaped long hanging earrings), Chandelier earrings (long hanging earrings), “Sahara Chain” (earning is supported by a chain that goes over the ear and clips to the hair).
• Bridal earnings worn in different parts of India are “Bali” (Punjabi and Sikh wedding), “Butti” (usually Kundan) (Marwari, Rajput), “Jhimiki” or “Jhumki” or “Jimikki” or “Thodu” or “Olai” (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala), “Buttalu” (Andhra), “Durcan” (Kashmir) and “Kaan Jhumuka” (West Bengal).

6] “Nath”, “Nathni”, “Mookuthi “ (Nose Ring)

• Bridal nose rings are usually worn on the left nose and they can be either clipped to the nose or screwed in a hole in the nose stead or nostril. Many Indian bridal nose rings extend from the nose to the hair, where it is clipped over the left ear.
• Brides from Maharashtra wear an “Ambi Nath” made of made of gold and pearls in “Ambi” (Paisley) design. Tamil brides wear various types of noses rings called “Mookuthi”/ “Mukkuthi”, “Besari”, “Bullakku”. “Nath” is the name for the nose ring worn by Punjabi brides, Gujarati brides, Marwari/Marwadi brides and Rajput brides.

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Pictures and Profile of Ajinkya Rahane’s wife, Radhika

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• Ajinkya Rahane’s wife name is Radhika Rahane. Her maiden name is Radhika Dhopavkar.
• Ajinkya Rahane and his wife, Radhika Rahane, are both Maharashtrians. Theirs is an arranged marriage.
• Radhika’s mother, Anuja Dhopavkar, is Executive Director (Operations) at their family run hospitality and tourism business, Aatithya Hospitality Pvt. Ltd (AHPL).
• Radhika Rahane’s father, Nandkumar Dhopavkar, used to work in the Merchant Navy. He is currently Head of Operations at AHPL.
• Radhika Rahane is an only child of her parents.
• Ajinkya Rahane’s wife, Radhika, did her Graduation from Kelkar Education Trust’s Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College.
• At the time of their marriage, both Ajinka Rahane and his wife, Radhika, lived at Mulund, a suburb of Mumbai.
• At the time of their marriage, Indian Batsman Ajinkya Rahane was 26 years old, and his wife, Radhika Rahane (nee Dhopavkar) was 23 years old.

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Ajinkya Rahane’s Wedding To His Wife Radhika: Pictures, Details

• Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane will marry Radhika on 26 September, 2014.
• Ajinkya Rahane’s and his wife, Radhika Rahane, will host their Marriage Reception at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), at BKC. Ajinkya’s Wedding Reception is on 28 September, 2014
• Ajinka Rahane’s wedding to Radhika is an arranged marriage. Both Ajinkya Rahane and his wife are Maharastrians.
• Picture of Ajinkya Rahane’s wedding and photos of his wife will be updated on 28 Sept, 2014.

Ajinkya Rahane Profile: His Family, Education, Cricket Career

Ajinkya Rahane’s Date Of Birth: 5 June, 1988. Aijinka Madhukar Rahane was born in Ashwi KD village, in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Ajinkya is fondly known as “Ajju” at home.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Parents: Ajinkya Rahane’s father, Madhukar Baburao Rahane, works for Mumbai’s BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport) Undertaking. Ajinkya Rahane’s father is a Diploma holder in Civil Engineering. Ajinkya Rahane’s mother, Sujata Rahane, is a homemaker. Ajinka Rahane’s Parents are from Chandanapuri, which is a village near Shirdi, in Ahmednagar district.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Brother and Sister: Ajinkya Rahane has a younger sister, Apurva Rahane, and a younger brother.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Height: 1.68m (5 feet 6 inches)

Ajinkya Rahane’s Education: Aijinka Rahane studied at SV Joshi High School, Dombivli, near Mumbai. He has also completed two years of the three year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Home: Ajinkya Rahane’s family lived in Dombivali, near Mumbai, until he was 11 years old. Seeing the progress that his son was making as a young cricketer, Ajinka Rahane’s father decided to shift to Mulund in Mumbai. This was done to reduce Ajinkya’s travel time for cricket coaching. Today Ajinkya Rahane and his family live in a 2 bedroom apartment at B-2, Lok Nisarg, at Vaishali Nagar, Mulund West. Ajinkya’s apartment complex borders the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Ajinkya Rahane other interests: In addition to playing cricket, Ajinkya Rahane is also a Karate Black Belt. Ajinkya was a shy child; his father put him for Karate classes to develop his personality. Ajinkya is also a talented artist. He is also passionate about music. Aijinka Rahane is a devotee of Sai Baba of Shirdi. He meditates daily.

Ajinkya Rahane’S Cricket Career

Ajinkya Rahane’s India Test Debut: Although Ajinka Rahane was selected for the Indian cricket team in 2011, he had to wait for 16 Test matches before he made his Indian Test debut on 22 March 2013, against Australia. Ajinkya Rahane was the 278^th capped Indian test cricketer. It wasn’t the best of debuts, because Ajinkya made only 7 and 1 run in that test. He hit his first century against New Zealand, in his 5^th test match.

Ajinkya Rahane’s ODI and T-20 Career: Ajinkya made his One Day Debut against England on 3 September, 2011. He made his India T-20 debut against England on 31 August, 2011. Ajinkya Rahane started his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians. In 2012 Ajinkya Rahane played for Rajasthan Royals under the captaincy of his childhood idol, Rahul Dravid.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Early and First Class Cricketing years: Representing Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and other first class tournaments, Ajinkya Rahane has scored 1000+ runs during the 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2010-11 seasons. He is one of only 11 batsmen who have scored over 1000 runs in a year in the Ranji Trophy. His highest Ranji Trophy score is 265 not out against Hyderabad in 2009. Ajinkya played for the Thane Uner-14 team.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Cricket Coaches: Ajinkya Rahne’s started his cricket coaching in Dombivali, a suburb of Mumbai. His first coach was Mr Khaatu, followed by Arvind Kadam and Sanjay Patil. Since the age of 17, Ajinkya Rahane has been coaching under Praveen Amre, who is a former India batsman and who has also coached the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team.

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Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Engagement and Wedding

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding

• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha were married on 18 October, 2014 in New Delhi.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Singh Sangha’s wedding was as per Arya Samaj marriage customs. As with traditional Punjabi/Sikh weddings, Sahil arrived at the wedding “Mandap” on a horse. His “Baraat” danced for an hour at the marriage venue.

• For her wedding, Dia Mirza’s wore a traditional Mughal bridal trousseau which was reminiscent of a bride from Hyderabad. Ritu Kumar designed Dia Mirza’s bridal dress, which consisted of a “Kurta”, two “Dupattas” and a “Farsi Pajama”. Dia’s golden Kurta had traditional “Zardozi” around the neck; her pyjama was partly made of golden silk and partly of green and turq silk. Diya wore an embroidered Dupatta and a second emerald green Dupatta.
• Bridal jewelry worn by Diya Mirza on her wedding included Maang Tikka, Jhumar, Nath (nose ring), Jhumki (earrings), red and white Chudas (marriage bangles worn by newlywed brides), Bangles, Kaleeras, Chokar around the neck and necklace.
• Sahil Sangha’s Wedding clothes were designed by designer Raghavendra Rathore, who specializes in marriage outfits for men. At his wedding, Sahil wore a cream/ off-white silk linen “Achkan” with an off-white Safa. On his Pagdi (Turban) Sahil wore a Kalgi (Turban jewel), which is traditionally worn by Sikh grooms.
• Guest list at Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s marriage included family and close friends. Guests from the film industry included Rajkumar Hirani, Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi, Neha Dupia, Sushmita Sen, Roshan Seth, Nikhil Advani, Aditi Rao Hydari, Cyrus Sahukar, Pallavi Sharda and others.

Please click on Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding Pictures to Enlarge

Pictures of Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding Reception

Post their wedding, Sahil Sangha and Dia Mirza Sangha hosted a Marriage Reception. Dia Mirza looked radiant in a peach and cream Lehenga designed by Shantanu and Nikhil.

Sahil Sangha and Dia Mirza’s Mehendi, Sangeet Ceremony

• Dia Mirza’s Mehendi ceremony took place on 16 Oct in Dehli. Dia wore a beautiful yellow Anarkali, designed by Ritu Kumar.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha decided to get married in Delhi because many of Sahil’s relatives live there.
• Dia and Sahil postponed their marriage from end 2013, since both their relatives were unwell.
• Another reason for postponing their wedding from 2013 to 2014 was the start of film shooting of their second home production – “Bobby Jasoos”, starring Vidya Balan.
• Dia Mirza’s father was German and her mother is Bengali. Sahil Sangha is a Sikh.

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Engagement

• Dia Mirza announced her engagement to Sahil Sangha on 29 April, 2014.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha had known each other since 2009. Dia would tease Sahil that he had not made a formal marriage proposal to her.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha were in the United States of America to attend the 2014 IIFA Awards. Sahil Sangha took Dia Mirza to New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. In the middle of Brooklyn Bridge, Sahil got down on his knees and proposed to Dia Mirza.
• Dia Mirza was pleasantly surprised. She happily said yes amid applause from tourist present on Brooklyn Bridge. This is how Dia Mirza was formally engaged to Sahil Sangha.

How Did Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha Fall in Love?

• Sahil and Vikram Phadnis became friends when they worked together on “Salaam-E-Ishq”. Vikram Phadnis was the Costume Designer for “Salaam-E-Ishq” and Sahil Sangha was the Assistant Director.
• In 2009 Vikram Phadnis introduced DIa Mirza and Sahil Sangha. He had asked Sahil to visit Dia at her home to narrate a film story. Although that film was never made, this was the start of Dia and Sahil’s friendship.

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Profiles, Careers, Film Production

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Company – Born Free Entertainment

• Dia Mirza, Sahil Sangha and Zayed Khan started “Born Free Entertainment”, a film production company.
• Their first film together was “Love Breakups Zindagi”, a romantic comedy, which was written and directed by Sahil Sangha, and which starred Zayed Khan and Dia Mirza.
• After their first film, Zayed Khan is no longer part of “Born Free Entertainment”.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s second movie as producers is “Bobby Jasoos”, starring Visya Balan and Ali Fazal. “Bobby Jasoos” is directed by Samar Shaikh and the writer is Sanyukta Chawla. “Bobby Jasoos” released on 4th July, 2014.

Sahil Sangha’s Profile and Career. Who is Sahil Sangha?

SAHIL SANGHA’S FAMILY: Sahiul Singha is from Delhi. Both his parents are working professionals. His family is originally from Hoshiarpur in Punjab. Nikhil Sangha is Sahil Sangha’s younger brother. He is studying acting in New York.

SAHIL SANGHA’S RELIGION: Sahil Sangha belongs to the Sikh religion. His full name is Sahil Singh Sangha.

SAHIL SANGHA’S EDUCATION: Sahil Sangha is a trained Marketing and Advertising professional. Sahil obtained his degree from New York.

SAHIL SANGHA’S NON-FILM CAREER: In New York, Sahil worked for Random House, which is the world’s largest trade-book publisher.

SAHIL SANGHA’S FILM CAREER: Sahil’s first film industry job was to assist Nikhil Advani in the making of “Salaam-E-Ishq”. He next worked with Sunil Manchanda, of MAD Films, on ad films. Sahil Sangha, along with Dia Mirza and Zayeed Khan, started “Born Free Entertainment Pvt. Ltd”. Sahil Sangha’s first film as writer-director-producer was “Love Breakups Zindagi”. His second film as producer was “Bobby Jasoos”.

SAHIL SANGHA’S INTERESTS: Sahil loves Hindi Films and Hindi Songs. He loves to cook.

Dia Mirza’s Profile, Family, Career

DIA MIRZA’S DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: Dia was born on 9 December, 1981 in Hyderabad, AP. Her nickname is Dee.

DIA MIRZA’S MOTHER: Dia’s mother, Deepa, is a Bengali. She is a social worker, interior designer and landscaper.

DIA MIRZA’S FATHER: Dia’s father, Frank Handrich, was a German architect, interior designer, graphic designer. He was from Munich and he and Deepa separated when Dia was 6 years old. Frank Handrich died in 1990.

DIA MIRZA’S STEP FATHER: Dia’s step father was Ahmed Mirza. Dia took her step father’s surname. Ahmed Mirza died in 2004. Of late Dia has taken to using both her father and step-father’s surnames – “Mirza Handrich”.

DIA MIRZA’S VITAL STATISTICS: Her height is 5’6”. Her statistics are 33-26-36.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY DIA MIRZA: Dia can speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu.

DIA MIRZA MISS INDIA, MISS ASIA PACIFIC: Diya Mirza was the second runner up at the 2000 Femina Miss India contest. 2000 was the year when Priyanka Chopra was the first runner up and Lara Dutta was the winner of the Miss India crown. Dia Mirza went on to win the “Miss Asia Pacific” title. The previous Indian “Miss Asia Pacific” winner was Zeenat Aman in 1970. Incidentally, 2000 was the year that Lara Dutta won “Miss Universe” and Priyanka Chopra won “Miss World”.

DIA MIRZA’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Dia started working at the age of 16 at “Dr. Neeraj’s Multimedia Studio” as a marketing executive. She also modeled and did commercials for brands like Lipton, Emami, Walls Ice-cream, etc.

DIA MIRZA’S FILM DEBUT: Dia’s film debut was in Gautham Menon’s “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein” which starred Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan.

DIA MIRZA’S PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dia has partnered with Sahil Sanga and Zayed Khan to start “Born Free Entertainment” under which banner the first film was “Love Breakups Zindagi”. “Bobby Jasoos” is her second film as producer, with husband, Sahil Sangha. “Bobby Jasoos” is Dia Mirza’s third film with Vidya Balan. Previously they have worked together in Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

DIA MIRZA’S MOVIES: Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Deewaanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Tehzeeb, Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, Dum, Stop!, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Kyun…! Ho Gaya Na, Naam Gum Jaayega, My Brother… Nikhil, Blackmail, Parineeta, Dus, Koi Mera Dil Mein Hain, Fight Club – Members Only, Phir Hera Pheri, Alag, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Prateeksha, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Shootout at Lokhandwala, Cash, Hey Babyy, Om Shanti om, Dus Kahaniyaan, Krazzy 4, Kissan, Jai Veeru, Acid Factory, Fruit and Nut, Kurbaan, Luck By Chance, Hum Tum Aur Ghost, Shoebite, Love Breakups Zindagi, Johnny Mastana, Alibaug.

DIA MIRZA’S PAST LINK-UPS: In the past, Dia has been linked to Bunty Sachdev and Shoaib Akhtar.

Dia owes a debt of gratitude to Salman Khan. A few years back, Dia’s mother Deepa suddenly fell unconscious. Since Dia stays half a kilometer (Flamingo Apartments, St Veronica Road, Bandra) from Salman Khan’s House (Galaxy Apartments, Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandra), she called him for help. Salman responded immediately and helped Diya get her mother admitted in a hospital. The doctor’s prognosis was that if there had been a delay in admitting Dia’s mother, it would have proved fatal. Since then, Dia Mirza is a strong supporter of Salman Khan.

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Photos And Profile Of Suresh Raina’s Wife, Priyanka Chaudhary

• Suresh Raina and his wife, Priyanka Chaudhary, lived in the Muradnagar Ordinance Factory housing estate when they were kids. Both their fathers worked in the Ordinance Factory at Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (Western UP).
• Later Priyanka and her family shifted to Meerut (UP) and Suresh Raina and his family shifted to the affluent Rajnagar in Ghaziabad.
• Suresh Raina’s Wife, Priyanka Chaudhary, is an engineer. She did her B Tech from Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), Ghaziabad. Suresh Raina has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lucknow University.
• Just prior to her wedding to Suresh Raina, Priyanka was working as an IT professional with Wipro. She was posted in Netherland.
• Priyanka Chaudhary has two elder brothers – Abhishek and Vivek. Both are engineers from KIET, Ghaziabad. Vivek Chaudhary’s marriage was held just a few days before Priyanka’s wedding to Suresh Raina.
• Priyanka Chaudhary’s father, Tej Pal Chaudhary, was a teacher who later worked in the Muradnagar Ordinance Factory. Reportedly Priyanka’s father was Suresh Raina’s sports techer in school. Priyanka’s mother, Sushila Devi Chaudhary, is a housewife.
• The Chaudhary’s family home town is Bamonoli village in Baghpat.

Suresh Raina’s Wedding Pictures and Marriage Details

Wedding Pictures Of Suresh Raina’s Marriage

Details of Suresh Raina’s Wedding To Priyanka Chaudhary

• Suresh Raina married Priyanka Chaudhary on April 3, 2015, at Hotel Leela Palace in New Delhi.
• Suresh Raina’s wedding was attended by his Indian cricket team mates, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, and more. Suresh Raina’s UP Ranji teammates, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh, also attended his wedding.Celebrities who attended Suresh Raina’s wedding included Anupam Kher, Arjun Rampal, Anushka Sharma
• Even though Suresh Raina has known his wife since they were children, it is an arranged marriage. While Suresh Raina was away for four and a half month in Australia playing cricket for India, his mother and Priyanka’s mother initiated the process of arranging the marriage of their children.
• Suresh Raina and Priyanka Chaudhary’s Roka Ceremony (informal engagement) was held on 12 March, 2015, at Hotel Godwin, in Meerut.
• Suresh Raina and his wife, Priyanka Chaudary, were formally engaged on April 1, 2015.
• Suresh Raina’s cricket team mates held a bachelor party for him at Lutyens Cocktail House in New Delhi.
• The number 3 is lucky for Suresh Raina. His India cricket team T-shirt number is 3.
• Even though Suresh Raina’s is an arranged marriage, he has known his wife, Priyanka Choudhary, since he was a child.
• Suresh Raina had to postpone his honeymoon since IPL 8 (IPL 2015) was only a few days after his wedding. Priyanka too had to go back to Holland to complete her professional obligations.

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Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding (Shaadi) Pictures

Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding Reception Pictures

Shahid Kapur’s Mumbai Marriage Reception was held on 12 July, 2015. It was held at Hotel Palladium at Lower Parel.

Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding Reception gave him the opportunity to introduce his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, to his friends and colleagues from the Hindi Film industry.

Among the many celebrity guest at Shahid Kapoor’s Reception were Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Vishal Bhardwaj, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Vikas Bahl, Anurag Kashyap, Genelia Deshmukh, Preeti Zinta, Shraddha Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Imtiaz ali, David Dhawan, Shaiamak Davar, Bosco, Tusshar Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Masaba, Madhu Mantena, Manish Paul, Parmeet Sethi, Archana Puran Singh, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sunil Lulla with wife Krishika, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Bhushan Kumar, Prahlad Kakkar with wife Mitali, Kunal Rawal, Vikram Motwane and Milan Luthria.

Profile And Pictures of Shahid Kapoor’s Wife, Mira Rajput

• Shahid Kapoor’s Wife, Mira Rajput, and her family live in a farm house in Asola, Chhatarpur, South Delhi.
• Shahid Kapur’s wife, Mira Rajput, was born in 1994. He was born in Feb, 1981.
• Mira Rajput’s mother’s name is Bela Rajput (54) and her father’s name is Vikramaditya Rajput (56). Mira’s father, Vikramaditya Rajput, did his engineering from USA and he owns “Simran Technologies Pvt. Ltd”, which manufactures and exports software and textile related machinery.
• Mira Rajput-Kapoor is the youngest of 3 sisters. Her eldest sister, Priya Rajput Tulshan, is 11 years older than her. She is a MBA and runs her own business. Her second sister’s name is Noor Jehan Rajput (Wadhwani) and she is 7 years elder to Mira. She graduated in Textile Design from NIFT, New Delhi. Noorjehan lives in USA and is married to Mohnish Wadhwani and has 2 kids.
• Mira Rajput did her schooling from Vasant Valley School in Delhi. She did her Bachelor of Arts degree with English Honours from Delhi’s prestigious Lady Shri Ram College For Girls. Mira Rajput was a good student.
• Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput and their families are followers of Radha Soami Satsang Beas.

Why Did Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Decide To Marry?

• Hindi actor Shahid Kapoor’s wedding to Mira Rajput is an arranged marriage.
• Shahid Kapoor and his father, Pankaj Kapur are members of the spiritual group “Radha Soami Satsang Beas” (RSSB). Shahid Kapur’s wife, Mira Rajput, and her family too are followers of RSSB. This is how Shahid, Mira and their families met.
• “Radha Soami Satsang Beas” is a philosophical organization which focuses on inner development based on the spiritual teachings of all religions. Members can belong to any religion or faith. Radha Soami Satsang Beas was founded in 1891 by Baba Jaimal Singh.
• Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput were engaged on January 14, 2015, on the auspicious day of “Makar Sankranti”.
• Sahid Kapoor presented Mira a Solitaire diamond ring.

Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput’s Wedding: Photos And Details

• Shahid Kapoor wed his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, on July 7, 2015.
• Shahid Kapur’s wedding took place at West Green Farmhouse, in South Delhi. Shahid Kapoor’s wedding was a traditional Punjabi marriage and it was attended by a small group of 40 to 50 family members and close friends.
• Shahid’s marriage ceremony started at 11:00 am and it concluded by 12:30 pm. At the wedding, Shahid wore a white Kurta Pyjama with a turban and Mira wore a green and pink Salwar Kameez.
• In the evening there was a Marriage Reception Party at The Trident (Oberoi) Hotel in Gurgaon, which was attended by 500 people.
• Shahid’s mother (Neelima Azim), his step-mothers (Supriya Pathak and Vandana Sajnani), father (Pankaj Kapur), step sister (Sanah Kapoor) and step brothers (Ruhaan Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar) were present at the wedding.
• Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput’s spiritual guru, Baba Gurinder Singh, the current head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas, was present at the wedding. In deference to their Guru, only vegetarian food was served at Shahid Kapoor’s Shaadi.
• Mira Kapoor’s bridal dresses (marriage and reception) were designed by Anamika Khanna. For her Sangeet function, Mira wore a Lehanga designed by Anita Dongre. All of Shahid Kapoor’s marriage clothes were designed by his friend, Kunal Rawal.
• Shahid Kapoor will hold a grand marriage reception on July 12, 2015, at Palladium Hotel in South Mumbai. Shahid will invite most of his friends and colleagues from the film industry. He will introduce his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, to the film fraternity at the Reception.
• Post their marriage, Shahid and Mira will have a truncated honeymoon because Shahid has to get back on the set of “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”, where he is a judge.
• Post their marriage, Shahid Kapur and wife, Mira, will move into his sea facing apartment in Raj Classic, in Juhu, Mumbai.

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Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Engagement and Wedding

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding

• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha were married on 18 October, 2014 in New Delhi.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Singh Sangha’s wedding was as per Arya Samaj marriage customs. As with traditional Punjabi/Sikh weddings, Sahil arrived at the wedding “Mandap” on a horse. His “Baraat” danced for an hour at the marriage venue.

• For her wedding, Dia Mirza’s wore a traditional Mughal bridal trousseau which was reminiscent of a bride from Hyderabad. Ritu Kumar designed Dia Mirza’s bridal dress, which consisted of a “Kurta”, two “Dupattas” and a “Farsi Pajama”. Dia’s golden Kurta had traditional “Zardozi” around the neck; her pyjama was partly made of golden silk and partly of green and turq silk. Diya wore an embroidered Dupatta and a second emerald green Dupatta.
• Bridal jewelry worn by Diya Mirza on her wedding included Maang Tikka, Jhumar, Nath (nose ring), Jhumki (earrings), red and white Chudas (marriage bangles worn by newlywed brides), Bangles, Kaleeras, Chokar around the neck and necklace.
• Sahil Sangha’s Wedding clothes were designed by designer Raghavendra Rathore, who specializes in marriage outfits for men. At his wedding, Sahil wore a cream/ off-white silk linen “Achkan” with an off-white Safa. On his Pagdi (Turban) Sahil wore a Kalgi (Turban jewel), which is traditionally worn by Sikh grooms.
• Guest list at Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s marriage included family and close friends. Guests from the film industry included Rajkumar Hirani, Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi, Neha Dupia, Sushmita Sen, Roshan Seth, Nikhil Advani, Aditi Rao Hydari, Cyrus Sahukar, Pallavi Sharda and others.

Please click on Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding Pictures to Enlarge

Pictures of Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Wedding Reception

Post their wedding, Sahil Sangha and Dia Mirza Sangha hosted a Marriage Reception. Dia Mirza looked radiant in a peach and cream Lehenga designed by Shantanu and Nikhil.

Sahil Sangha and Dia Mirza’s Mehendi, Sangeet Ceremony

• Dia Mirza’s Mehendi ceremony took place on 16 Oct in Dehli. Dia wore a beautiful yellow Anarkali, designed by Ritu Kumar.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha decided to get married in Delhi because many of Sahil’s relatives live there.
• Dia and Sahil postponed their marriage from end 2013, since both their relatives were unwell.
• Another reason for postponing their wedding from 2013 to 2014 was the start of film shooting of their second home production – “Bobby Jasoos”, starring Vidya Balan.
• Dia Mirza’s father was German and her mother is Bengali. Sahil Sangha is a Sikh.

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Engagement

• Dia Mirza announced her engagement to Sahil Sangha on 29 April, 2014.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha had known each other since 2009. Dia would tease Sahil that he had not made a formal marriage proposal to her.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha were in the United States of America to attend the 2014 IIFA Awards. Sahil Sangha took Dia Mirza to New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. In the middle of Brooklyn Bridge, Sahil got down on his knees and proposed to Dia Mirza.
• Dia Mirza was pleasantly surprised. She happily said yes amid applause from tourist present on Brooklyn Bridge. This is how Dia Mirza was formally engaged to Sahil Sangha.

How Did Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha Fall in Love?

• Sahil and Vikram Phadnis became friends when they worked together on “Salaam-E-Ishq”. Vikram Phadnis was the Costume Designer for “Salaam-E-Ishq” and Sahil Sangha was the Assistant Director.
• In 2009 Vikram Phadnis introduced DIa Mirza and Sahil Sangha. He had asked Sahil to visit Dia at her home to narrate a film story. Although that film was never made, this was the start of Dia and Sahil’s friendship.

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Profiles, Careers, Film Production

Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s Company – Born Free Entertainment

• Dia Mirza, Sahil Sangha and Zayed Khan started “Born Free Entertainment”, a film production company.
• Their first film together was “Love Breakups Zindagi”, a romantic comedy, which was written and directed by Sahil Sangha, and which starred Zayed Khan and Dia Mirza.
• After their first film, Zayed Khan is no longer part of “Born Free Entertainment”.
• Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha’s second movie as producers is “Bobby Jasoos”, starring Visya Balan and Ali Fazal. “Bobby Jasoos” is directed by Samar Shaikh and the writer is Sanyukta Chawla. “Bobby Jasoos” released on 4th July, 2014.

Sahil Sangha’s Profile and Career. Who is Sahil Sangha?

SAHIL SANGHA’S FAMILY: Sahiul Singha is from Delhi. Both his parents are working professionals. His family is originally from Hoshiarpur in Punjab. Nikhil Sangha is Sahil Sangha’s younger brother. He is studying acting in New York.

SAHIL SANGHA’S RELIGION: Sahil Sangha belongs to the Sikh religion. His full name is Sahil Singh Sangha.

SAHIL SANGHA’S EDUCATION: Sahil Sangha is a trained Marketing and Advertising professional. Sahil obtained his degree from New York.

SAHIL SANGHA’S NON-FILM CAREER: In New York, Sahil worked for Random House, which is the world’s largest trade-book publisher.

SAHIL SANGHA’S FILM CAREER: Sahil’s first film industry job was to assist Nikhil Advani in the making of “Salaam-E-Ishq”. He next worked with Sunil Manchanda, of MAD Films, on ad films. Sahil Sangha, along with Dia Mirza and Zayeed Khan, started “Born Free Entertainment Pvt. Ltd”. Sahil Sangha’s first film as writer-director-producer was “Love Breakups Zindagi”. His second film as producer was “Bobby Jasoos”.

SAHIL SANGHA’S INTERESTS: Sahil loves Hindi Films and Hindi Songs. He loves to cook.

Dia Mirza’s Profile, Family, Career

DIA MIRZA’S DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: Dia was born on 9 December, 1981 in Hyderabad, AP. Her nickname is Dee.

DIA MIRZA’S MOTHER: Dia’s mother, Deepa, is a Bengali. She is a social worker, interior designer and landscaper.

DIA MIRZA’S FATHER: Dia’s father, Frank Handrich, was a German architect, interior designer, graphic designer. He was from Munich and he and Deepa separated when Dia was 6 years old. Frank Handrich died in 1990.

DIA MIRZA’S STEP FATHER: Dia’s step father was Ahmed Mirza. Dia took her step father’s surname. Ahmed Mirza died in 2004. Of late Dia has taken to using both her father and step-father’s surnames – “Mirza Handrich”.

DIA MIRZA’S VITAL STATISTICS: Her height is 5’6”. Her statistics are 33-26-36.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY DIA MIRZA: Dia can speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu.

DIA MIRZA MISS INDIA, MISS ASIA PACIFIC: Diya Mirza was the second runner up at the 2000 Femina Miss India contest. 2000 was the year when Priyanka Chopra was the first runner up and Lara Dutta was the winner of the Miss India crown. Dia Mirza went on to win the “Miss Asia Pacific” title. The previous Indian “Miss Asia Pacific” winner was Zeenat Aman in 1970. Incidentally, 2000 was the year that Lara Dutta won “Miss Universe” and Priyanka Chopra won “Miss World”.

DIA MIRZA’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Dia started working at the age of 16 at “Dr. Neeraj’s Multimedia Studio” as a marketing executive. She also modeled and did commercials for brands like Lipton, Emami, Walls Ice-cream, etc.

DIA MIRZA’S FILM DEBUT: Dia’s film debut was in Gautham Menon’s “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein” which starred Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan.

DIA MIRZA’S PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dia has partnered with Sahil Sanga and Zayed Khan to start “Born Free Entertainment” under which banner the first film was “Love Breakups Zindagi”. “Bobby Jasoos” is her second film as producer, with husband, Sahil Sangha. “Bobby Jasoos” is Dia Mirza’s third film with Vidya Balan. Previously they have worked together in Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

DIA MIRZA’S MOVIES: Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Deewaanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Tehzeeb, Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, Dum, Stop!, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Kyun…! Ho Gaya Na, Naam Gum Jaayega, My Brother… Nikhil, Blackmail, Parineeta, Dus, Koi Mera Dil Mein Hain, Fight Club – Members Only, Phir Hera Pheri, Alag, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Prateeksha, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Shootout at Lokhandwala, Cash, Hey Babyy, Om Shanti om, Dus Kahaniyaan, Krazzy 4, Kissan, Jai Veeru, Acid Factory, Fruit and Nut, Kurbaan, Luck By Chance, Hum Tum Aur Ghost, Shoebite, Love Breakups Zindagi, Johnny Mastana, Alibaug.

DIA MIRZA’S PAST LINK-UPS: In the past, Dia has been linked to Bunty Sachdev and Shoaib Akhtar.

Dia owes a debt of gratitude to Salman Khan. A few years back, Dia’s mother Deepa suddenly fell unconscious. Since Dia stays half a kilometer (Flamingo Apartments, St Veronica Road, Bandra) from Salman Khan’s House (Galaxy Apartments, Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandra), she called him for help. Salman responded immediately and helped Diya get her mother admitted in a hospital. The doctor’s prognosis was that if there had been a delay in admitting Dia’s mother, it would have proved fatal. Since then, Dia Mirza is a strong supporter of Salman Khan.

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Photos And Profile Of Suresh Raina’s Wife, Priyanka Chaudhary

• Suresh Raina and his wife, Priyanka Chaudhary, lived in the Muradnagar Ordinance Factory housing estate when they were kids. Both their fathers worked in the Ordinance Factory at Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (Western UP).
• Later Priyanka and her family shifted to Meerut (UP) and Suresh Raina and his family shifted to the affluent Rajnagar in Ghaziabad.
• Suresh Raina’s Wife, Priyanka Chaudhary, is an engineer. She did her B Tech from Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), Ghaziabad. Suresh Raina has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lucknow University.
• Just prior to her wedding to Suresh Raina, Priyanka was working as an IT professional with Wipro. She was posted in Netherland.
• Priyanka Chaudhary has two elder brothers – Abhishek and Vivek. Both are engineers from KIET, Ghaziabad. Vivek Chaudhary’s marriage was held just a few days before Priyanka’s wedding to Suresh Raina.
• Priyanka Chaudhary’s father, Tej Pal Chaudhary, was a teacher who later worked in the Muradnagar Ordinance Factory. Reportedly Priyanka’s father was Suresh Raina’s sports techer in school. Priyanka’s mother, Sushila Devi Chaudhary, is a housewife.
• The Chaudhary’s family home town is Bamonoli village in Baghpat.

Suresh Raina’s Wedding Pictures and Marriage Details

Wedding Pictures Of Suresh Raina’s Marriage

Details of Suresh Raina’s Wedding To Priyanka Chaudhary

• Suresh Raina married Priyanka Chaudhary on April 3, 2015, at Hotel Leela Palace in New Delhi.
• Suresh Raina’s wedding was attended by his Indian cricket team mates, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, and more. Suresh Raina’s UP Ranji teammates, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh, also attended his wedding.Celebrities who attended Suresh Raina’s wedding included Anupam Kher, Arjun Rampal, Anushka Sharma
• Even though Suresh Raina has known his wife since they were children, it is an arranged marriage. While Suresh Raina was away for four and a half month in Australia playing cricket for India, his mother and Priyanka’s mother initiated the process of arranging the marriage of their children.
• Suresh Raina and Priyanka Chaudhary’s Roka Ceremony (informal engagement) was held on 12 March, 2015, at Hotel Godwin, in Meerut.
• Suresh Raina and his wife, Priyanka Chaudary, were formally engaged on April 1, 2015.
• Suresh Raina’s cricket team mates held a bachelor party for him at Lutyens Cocktail House in New Delhi.
• The number 3 is lucky for Suresh Raina. His India cricket team T-shirt number is 3.
• Even though Suresh Raina’s is an arranged marriage, he has known his wife, Priyanka Choudhary, since he was a child.
• Suresh Raina had to postpone his honeymoon since IPL 8 (IPL 2015) was only a few days after his wedding. Priyanka too had to go back to Holland to complete her professional obligations.

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Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding (Shaadi) Pictures

Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding Reception Pictures

Shahid Kapur’s Mumbai Marriage Reception was held on 12 July, 2015. It was held at Hotel Palladium at Lower Parel.

Shahid Kapoor’s Wedding Reception gave him the opportunity to introduce his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, to his friends and colleagues from the Hindi Film industry.

Among the many celebrity guest at Shahid Kapoor’s Reception were Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Vishal Bhardwaj, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Vikas Bahl, Anurag Kashyap, Genelia Deshmukh, Preeti Zinta, Shraddha Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Imtiaz ali, David Dhawan, Shaiamak Davar, Bosco, Tusshar Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Masaba, Madhu Mantena, Manish Paul, Parmeet Sethi, Archana Puran Singh, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sunil Lulla with wife Krishika, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Bhushan Kumar, Prahlad Kakkar with wife Mitali, Kunal Rawal, Vikram Motwane and Milan Luthria.

Profile And Pictures of Shahid Kapoor’s Wife, Mira Rajput

• Shahid Kapoor’s Wife, Mira Rajput, and her family live in a farm house in Asola, Chhatarpur, South Delhi.
• Shahid Kapur’s wife, Mira Rajput, was born in 1994. He was born in Feb, 1981.
• Mira Rajput’s mother’s name is Bela Rajput (54) and her father’s name is Vikramaditya Rajput (56). Mira’s father, Vikramaditya Rajput, did his engineering from USA and he owns “Simran Technologies Pvt. Ltd”, which manufactures and exports software and textile related machinery.
• Mira Rajput-Kapoor is the youngest of 3 sisters. Her eldest sister, Priya Rajput Tulshan, is 11 years older than her. She is a MBA and runs her own business. Her second sister’s name is Noor Jehan Rajput (Wadhwani) and she is 7 years elder to Mira. She graduated in Textile Design from NIFT, New Delhi. Noorjehan lives in USA and is married to Mohnish Wadhwani and has 2 kids.
• Mira Rajput did her schooling from Vasant Valley School in Delhi. She did her Bachelor of Arts degree with English Honours from Delhi’s prestigious Lady Shri Ram College For Girls. Mira Rajput was a good student.
• Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput and their families are followers of Radha Soami Satsang Beas.

Why Did Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Decide To Marry?

• Hindi actor Shahid Kapoor’s wedding to Mira Rajput is an arranged marriage.
• Shahid Kapoor and his father, Pankaj Kapur are members of the spiritual group “Radha Soami Satsang Beas” (RSSB). Shahid Kapur’s wife, Mira Rajput, and her family too are followers of RSSB. This is how Shahid, Mira and their families met.
• “Radha Soami Satsang Beas” is a philosophical organization which focuses on inner development based on the spiritual teachings of all religions. Members can belong to any religion or faith. Radha Soami Satsang Beas was founded in 1891 by Baba Jaimal Singh.
• Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput were engaged on January 14, 2015, on the auspicious day of “Makar Sankranti”.
• Sahid Kapoor presented Mira a Solitaire diamond ring.

Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput’s Wedding: Photos And Details

• Shahid Kapoor wed his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, on July 7, 2015.
• Shahid Kapur’s wedding took place at West Green Farmhouse, in South Delhi. Shahid Kapoor’s wedding was a traditional Punjabi marriage and it was attended by a small group of 40 to 50 family members and close friends.
• Shahid’s marriage ceremony started at 11:00 am and it concluded by 12:30 pm. At the wedding, Shahid wore a white Kurta Pyjama with a turban and Mira wore a green and pink Salwar Kameez.
• In the evening there was a Marriage Reception Party at The Trident (Oberoi) Hotel in Gurgaon, which was attended by 500 people.
• Shahid’s mother (Neelima Azim), his step-mothers (Supriya Pathak and Vandana Sajnani), father (Pankaj Kapur), step sister (Sanah Kapoor) and step brothers (Ruhaan Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar) were present at the wedding.
• Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput’s spiritual guru, Baba Gurinder Singh, the current head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas, was present at the wedding. In deference to their Guru, only vegetarian food was served at Shahid Kapoor’s Shaadi.
• Mira Kapoor’s bridal dresses (marriage and reception) were designed by Anamika Khanna. For her Sangeet function, Mira wore a Lehanga designed by Anita Dongre. All of Shahid Kapoor’s marriage clothes were designed by his friend, Kunal Rawal.
• Shahid Kapoor will hold a grand marriage reception on July 12, 2015, at Palladium Hotel in South Mumbai. Shahid will invite most of his friends and colleagues from the film industry. He will introduce his wife, Mira Rajput Kapoor, to the film fraternity at the Reception.
• Post their marriage, Shahid and Mira will have a truncated honeymoon because Shahid has to get back on the set of “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”, where he is a judge.
• Post their marriage, Shahid Kapur and wife, Mira, will move into his sea facing apartment in Raj Classic, in Juhu, Mumbai.

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Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates for 2016 and 2017 are listed below. “Shubh Vivah Muharat” (“Shubh Lagan Muhurat”) or auspicious wedding dates are based on the Hindu calendar “Panchang”.

PLEASE NOTE: Many factors go in determining auspicious Hindu wedding dates (“Shubh Vivaah Mahurat”). These factors include the birth chart (“Kundali” or “Janam Kundli”) of the groom and the bride, the “Panchang”/“Panchangam” (Hindu calendar) used in calculating the auspicious marriage date, location of the marriage, etc. More information on how to arrive at an auspicious wedding date is at the bottom of this article. We strongly recommend that you consult an astrologer to arrive at an auspicious date and time for a Hindu wedding.

Auspicious 2017 Hindu Wedding Dates (Shubh Lagan Muhurat)

DECEMBER 2017: Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates in 2017

NOVEMBER 2017: Auspicious Marriage Dates in 2017

Chaturmas 2017: Inauspicious Time for Hindu marriage

Chaturmas is the four month period which Hindus consider inauspicious for weddings. It is thought that Lord Vishnu sleeps during this period and it is considered unwise to disturb him.
Chaturmas in 2017 starts on 4 July, 2017 (Devshayani Ekadashi) and ends on 31 October, 2017 (Devuthani Ekadashi).
 

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MAY 2017: Auspicious Vivaah Muhurat for Hindu Wedding

APRIL 2017: Best Hindu Marriage Dates (Shubh Vivah) in 2017

MARCH 2017: Auspicious 2017 Hindu Marriage Dates in India

FEBRUARY 2017:- Auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates in 2017

JANUARY 2017: Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates, Vivaah Muhurat

PLEASE NOTE: On some days the auspicious marriage muhurat time (holy wedding time) is at odd hours, such as very late at night or very early in the morning. These auspicious Hindu wedding dates have been ignored.

Auspicious Wedding Dates For Hindu Marriages in 2016

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FEBRUARY 2016: Auspicious Wedding Dates in 2016

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MAY 2016: Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates (Shubh Muhurat)

JUNE 2016: : Auspicious Shubh Vivaah Muhurat Dates in 2016

JULY 2016: Best Auspicious Wedding Dates in India in 2016

Chaturmas 2016 – Inauspicious Time for Hindu Wedding

Chaturmas is the four month period which Hindus consider inauspicious for weddings. It is thought that Lord Vishnu sleeps during this period and it is considered unwise to disturb him.
Chaturmas in 2016 starts on 15 July, 2016 (Devshayani Ekadashi) and ends on 10 November, 2016 (Devuthani Ekadashi).
 

NOVEMBER 2016: Shubh Vivah Muhurat in India in 2016

DECEMBER 2016: Shubh Lagan Mahurat, Best Hindu Wedding Dates

PLEASE NOTE: On some days the auspicious marriage muhurat time (Shubh Lagan Muhurat or holy wedding time) is at odd hours, such as very late at night or very early in the morning. These auspicious Hindu wedding dates have been ignored.

Notes On Arriving at Auspicious Indian Hindu Marriage Date

• Please note the above auspicious Hindu marriage dates (“Shubh Vivah Muhurat” or “Shubh Lagaan Muhurat”) are indicative dates. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR ASTROLOGER TO ARRIVE AT THE BEST DATE AND TIME FOR MARRIAGE.
• The most important factor in deciding the best marriage date and time for Hindu weddings is the “Kundali” (Hindu Vedic Horoscope) of the bride and groom, “Janam Patri” (Birth Charts) of the couple, Location of the marriage and Hindu Panchangam (Hindu astrological calendar).
• Hindu calendar is called the “Panchang”. The Panchang calendar is also known as Panchangam, Panjika, Panchanga, Jantri, etc. Note that different Indian communities and regions follow different calendars
  • SOLAR CALENDAR: Malayalam, Oriya Tamil and Bengali calendars are solar calendars based on the movement of the sun.
  • LUNISOLAR CALENDAR: Most other Indian communities follow Lunar-Solar (Lunisolar) calendar based on the movement of the sun and moon. Even among followers of the Lunisolar (Lunar-Solar) calendar, there are regional variations such as “Southern Amanta” (aka “Amavasyant”) (AP, Karnataka and Goa), “Western Amanta” (Maharashtra, Gujarat) and Northern “Purnimanta” (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Utter Pradesh, Uttranchal, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K).
• The Hindu Calendar is called “Panchang” because it has Five (“Panch”) parts/elements (“Ang”). The 5 key parts of a Hindu Panchangam calendar are “Nakshatra”, “Yoga”, “Tithi”, “Vaar”, and “Karana”. The 5 Panchang elements/limbs are the same across all the regional Hindu Panchang calendars.
• As per Hindu astrology, the moons elliptical orbit is divided into 27 units called “Nakshatra”, which represent a day in the lunar month. Of the 27 “Nakshatra”, astrologers consider 11 Nakshatras auspicious for Hindu marriages. These are Rohini (4 only first half), Mrigashirsha (5), Magha (10 – only second half), Uttara Phalguni (12), Hasta (13), Swati (15), Anuradha (17), Mula (19 – only second half), Uttara Ashadha (21), Uttara Bhadrapada (26) and Revati (27).
• Hindu astrologers (“Jyotish”) also factor in “Yoga”, “Varna” (days of the week), “Tithi” (30 in all) and “Karana” (60 in all) before deciding on a good wedding date.
• The full day is not auspicious for performing a wedding. During the day there are special “Shubh Vivah Muhurat” (auspicious wedding time) when it is considered auspicious to conduct a marriage.
• Hindus avoid marriages during “Chaturmas”, the 4 month period when Lord Vishnu and the Gods are thought to be in deep Yogic sleep. North Indians also avoid marriages during “Holashtak”, the eight days leading up to Holi (“Holika Dahan”).
• Hindu astrologers suggest that marriages should not take place during “Pitra Paksh” (“Pitru Paksh”, “Mahalaya Paksh”) from 10 September, 2014 to 23 September, 2014 and during “Bhishm Panchak”.
• Some Hindu astrologers avoid recommending Hindu marriages on Tuesdays since it is ruled by Mars, although in Judaism Tuesday is a very auspicious day for weddings.
• For those who follow the Lunar Calendar, the below three and a half days are considered very auspicious. These astrological good days are called (“Sade Teen Muhurat”) and the entire day is considered auspicious.
  • Gudi Padwa (Ugadi): 31 March, 2014 (Monday); 21 March, 2015 (Saturday)
  • Akshaya Tritiya: 2 May, 2014 (Friday); 21 April, 2015 (Tuesday)
  • Vijaya Dashami (Dassera): 3 October, 2014 (Friday); 22 October, 2015 (Thrusday)
  • Kartik Shukla Prathama (or Pratipada) (Half Muhurat): 24 October, 2014 (Friday); 12 November, 2015 (Thursday)

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Profile of Geeta Basra, Wife of Harbhajan Singh

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GEETA BASRA’S DATE OF BIRTH: Geeta was born on March 13, 1984 in the Southern English port town of Portsmouth.
GEETA BASRA’S PARENTS: Geeta Basra’s father is Rakesh Basra and her mother is Praveen Basra. The Basra’s are Punjabis. Gita Basra’s parents own a convenience store in Portsmouth called “Stop And Go”.
GEETA BASRA’S BROTHER AND SISTER: Geeta Basra has a sister called Ruby Basra, who is younger to her by two years. Geeta Basra’s brother, Rahul Basra, is younger to her by nine years. Rahul is studying in UK to become a lawyer.

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GEETA BASRA’S HEIGHT: She is 5ft 3 inches tall.
GEETA BASRA’S JOURNEY TO HINDI MOVIES: Although Geeta had plans to become a criminal psychologist, at 18 she decided to try her luck in Bollywood. It took Geeta five months to convince her parents to let her travel to Mumbai to join the Indian film industry. With the support of her mother, Geeta made the journey to Mumbai. She took acting classes at “Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute” and she worked on her Hindi, which was not up to Hindi movie standards. Hard work and persistence paid off. Geeta Basra’s first Hindi movie was “Dil Diya Hai” opposite Emraan Hashmi in 2006. By the time of her marriage to Harbhajan, Gita had acted in seven movies. In addition to being an actor Geeta is also a model.

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Pictures of Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra’s Wedding

• Harbhajan Singh (Bhaji) and Geeta Basra were married on October 29, 2015. Harbhajan’s wedding took place at Cabbana Hotel, which is 17.5 Km from Jalandhar and 6 Km from Phagwara.
• Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra’s Wedding took place at Guru Nanak Mission Netraheen Vridh Ashram (Gurudwara), as per Sikh marriage customs (“Anand Karaj”). Guest at the marriage were mainly family members, friends and colleagues such as Sachin Tendulkar.
• For her wedding Gita Basra wore a traditional Red and Gold Bridal “Lehanga-Choli” along with traditional Indian bridal jewelry like Kara bangles, Nath, Maang Tikka, Jhumkas, Chokar Necklace, etc.
• At his wedding Harbhajan Singh wore an off-white/ivory Sherwani with a red “Dupatta” and red Turban.

• Harbhajan Singh and wife, Geeta Basra Singh, hosted a grand Marriage Reception on November 1, 2015, at Delhi’s Taj Palace Hotel.
• Guest at Harbhajan Singh’s Wedding Reception included India’s former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. PM Narendra Modi, crickerters Virat Kholi, M S Dhoni, Murali Vijay, Yuvraj Singh, Varun Aaron, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virendra Sehwag, Rohit Sharma with finacee Ritika, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajay Jadeja, Munaf Patel, Indian hockey captain Sardar Singh, boxer Amir Khan and many more celebrities.
• At her Wedding Reception, Geeta wore a beautiful dark blue Lehanga-Choli by designer Archana Kochar and Harbhajan wore a dark blue Bikaneri “Achkan”. Harbhajan Singh’s Reception dress was designed by Raghavendra Rathod, who is one of India’s most famous fashion designers for bridegrooms. Recently Raghavendra Rathore designed the marriage clothes of Saif Ali Khan, Lisa Ray and her husband, Jason Dehni and Sahil Sangha (Dia Mirza’s husband).

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• Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra Engagement and Sangeet was held on Oct 27, 2015. Famous Punjabi singers, Mika Singh and Gurdas Maan, performed at Harbhajan’s Engagement. For the Sangeet cum Engagement ceremony, Geeta wore a beautiful embroidered green “Lehenga-Choli”.
• Geeta Basra’s Mehendi ceremony was held in Jalandhar. For her Mehendi, Geeta wore a pink “Choli” and a yellow “Lehanga” by Archana Kochhar.

• For all her wedding ceremonies, including Sangeet, Mehendi, Pheras and Reception, Geeta Basra will wear Indian ethnic bridal clothes designed by Archana Kochhar and Babita Malkani. In the past she has modeled for these designers. For the Wedding Reception Geeta will wear a blue Lehanga and Kurti.

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Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra’s Love Story

• Harbhajan Singh was instantly attracted to Geeta Basra when he first saw her in the song “Woh Ajnabee” from the Hindi movie “The Train”. He sent a message to Geeta saying that he would like to meet her tea or coffee. In reply, Geeta sent a message to Bhajji that she was proud of him for being part of the 20-20 World Cup winning team. Later when the first season of IPL T-20 season 1 started in 2008, Geeta requested Harbajan for 2 tickets, which he sent. That’s how Harbhajan and Geeta first met during the first IPL season.
• Geeta and Harbhajan were friends for 10 months before they got into a relationship. Bhajji was keen to marry and settle down, but Geeta wanted them both to focus on their respective careers.
• Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra kept denying that they were anything more than just friends; but the rumors persisted. These rumors reached a crescendo when Harbhajan Singh took Geeta Batra home for his sister, Sandeep Kaur’s, wedding. Geeta Basra was received warmly by Harbhajan Singh’s mother, Avtar Kaur, and his family. In April, 2012, Geeta admitted in a newspaper interview that Harbhajan was special to her, but she went on to add that she had no plans of marrying anytime soon.
• Both Harbhajan Singh and his wife Gita Basra have been discreet about their relationship and have tried to stay away from the media.

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Profile, Pictures of Ritika Sajdeh, Wife of Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma’s wedding to Ritika Sajdeh took place in Mumbai on 13 December, 2015.

Batsman Rohit Sharma’s wedding was attended by family, friends and his cricketing colleagues.

At his wedding Rohit Sharma looked smart in a traditional off-white Sherwani designed by Raghvendra Rathore; and wife Ritika looked lovely in a heavily embroidered green and dark blue Lehanga-Choli and exquisite Kundan jewelry.

Rohit Sharma and his wife will host a Marriage Reception on 14 December, 2014.

RITIKA SAJDEH’S FAMILY: Before her marriage Ritika Sajdeh lived with her family in Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai. Ritika’s younger brother is Kunal Sajdeh who is a banker.

RITIKA SAJDEH’S PROFESSION: Ritika Sajdeh is a Sports Manager for Cornerstone Sport & Entertainment Pvt Ltd. At one point, Ritika used to manage Rohit Sharma’s endorsements, which is how they became acquainted. Ritika was also the Manager for Suresh Raina. Cornerstone is owned by Bunty Sajdeh, who is her first cousin. Cornerstone Sport & Entertainment manages brand endorsements of some of India’s biggest sportspersons, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Sania Mirza, Dipika Pallikal, Sunil Chhetri and M Vijay.

RITIKA SAJDEH’S BOLLYWOOD CONNECTION: Ritika Sajdeh is the first cousin of Seema Khan, the wife of Hindi film actor/director/writer Sohail Khan. Sohail Khan is the younger brother of Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan. He has stared in and directed many Hindi movies. Seema Khan is the sister of Bunty Sajdeh.

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Batsman Rohit Sharma’s Engagement To Ritika Sajdeh

• Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh were engaged on April 28, 2015. Their engagement was a small, private ceremony attended by close family and friends.
• Rohit Sharma proposed marriage to Ritika at a very special place. He took her to Borivali Sports Club, where he started his cricket career as an 11 year old, and asked Ritika for her hand in marriage.

How Did Rohit Sharma Fall In Love With Ritika Sajdeh?

• Ritika Sajdeh, who works for Cornerstone Sport & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, used to be Rohit Sharma’s sport manager. Over time this professional relationship turned into friendship and eventually to love.
• Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh had known each other for six years before they decided to get married.
• Rohit and Ritika are from the opposite ends of Mumbai city. Ritika grew up in the posh South Mumbai locality of Cuffe Parade; whereas Rohit grew up in Borivali, which is a middle class suburb in North Mumbai. North and South have decided to settle in the center. Rohit and Ritika have bought a house in Central Mumbai, where they plan to live once possession and interior work on their flat is complete.

(Please click on Pictures of Rohit Sharma and His Wife to Enlarge)

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