Mumbai Oct 14, (NationPress) Popular television actress Avika Gor recently celebrated her marriage to her soulmate, Milind Chandwani, on the set of their show "Pati Patni Aur Panga".

Having made her mark in the industry for over 15 years, Avika first captured hearts as a child star in the iconic television series “Balika Vadhu”, where she portrayed the beloved character Anandi.

Even after the show concluded a decade ago, she continues to be lovingly referred to as Anandi, a label she embraces with pride. In fact, Avika cherishes being recognized by this name even more than her own.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Avika expressed her gratitude, stating, “Honestly, I feel proud. It feels like my second name now.” She shared a delightful moment from her day when a stranger at the airport affectionately called her Anandi, adding, “I don’t want people to stop calling me that because it’s an identity that connects me to every home in this country.” Reflecting on Balika Vadhu, Avika remarked, “That show and that character made me a daughter to so many families. I will always cherish that.” When IANS asked Milind if he ever envisioned marrying a star from “Balika Vadhu”, he replied, “Not at all. When I first met her, she was very young — so I never thought that way.” He continued, “But as we spent more time together, I started seeing the person she truly was. Within six months, I realized that if this relationship continued, it would go a long way. And it did. We are both very grateful for that.” Avika shared that the most memorable moment of their wedding was her Mehendi ceremony, where she incorporated the names of her and Milind’s grandparents. “I did it just for myself—not for anyone’s reaction or validation,” she revealed, adding that witnessing the emotional responses from family, especially Milind’s, made her realize its significance.

The couple’s wedding on September 30th has taken social media by storm, following over six years of dating and an earlier announcement of their relationship.

–IANS/ rd/