The year 2024 witnessed several high-profile weddings in the country, with celebrities from business world, Bollywood and South Indian film sectors tying the knot. As these couples started their new phase of life, here is a brief overview of some notable couples and their nuptials:
1. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala solemnised their relationship with a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony on December 4, 2024. The event took place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, attended by close friends and family. Sobhita donned a gold Kanjivaram silk saree with real gold zari, complemented by temple jewelry, while Naga Chaitanya wore a traditional white outfit. The first photos from the couple’s wedding were shared by Naga Chaitanya’s father, superstar Nagarjuna.
2. Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth
Bollywood and South Indian cinema stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth tied the knot on September 16, 2024 at Alila Fort Bishangarh in Jaipur. The couple, known for their private yet affectionate relationship, exchanged vows in an elegant, royal and intimate ceremony. Later on, they shared photos from their wedding for their fans and followers.
3. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, married Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare, in a lavish ceremony which lasted for six days starting from July 12, 2024. The wedding festivities included star-studded concerts by international artists. The functions took place at Ambani’s residence, Antilia and Jio Convention Center.
4. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal
Actress Sonakshi Sinha and actor Zaheer Iqbal, who dated each other for about 7 years, tied the knot on 23 June, 2024. They had a civil marriage at Sonakshi’s Bandra apartment in the presence of family and close friends and in the evening, they had a star-studded reception. However, their marriage also attracted controversies for being inter-faith and it was also reported that Sonakshi’s brother Luv Sinha didn’t attend the wedding.
5. Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare
Ira Khan, daughter of superstar Aamir Khan, married her longtime boyfriend, fitness trainer Nupur Shikhare, in a private ceremony on 3 January 2024. After that, they had a white wedding in Udaipur which was attended by close family and friends and later on, they gave a reception in Mumbai.
6. Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda
Actors Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda, who were in a relationship for five years, got married on 15 March, 2024 in an intimate wedding in Gurgaon, Haryana. The love between the two blossomed during the shooting of movie “Pagalpanti” which later on resulted in the couple tying the knot.
7. Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani
Actress Rakul Preet Singh and actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani, who made their relationship public in 2021, got married on 21 Feb 2024 at ITC Grand South Goa Hotel. They got married in two styles, first they got hitched in Sikh style and then in Sindhi style.
8. Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thattil
South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh got married to her long time boyfriend, Antony Thattil in traditional South Indian style on 12 Dec in Goa and then they both had a Christian wedding on 15 December.
These weddings have garnered significant media attention, reflecting the public’s interest in the personal lives of their favourite celebrities. While some couples chose to share their joyous moments with fans, others opted for privacy, making each wedding unique in its own right.
