With the fervor of wedding bells ringing loud and love floating in the air, renowned actress Meera Chopra together with her fiancé, businessman Rakshit Kejriwal, are on the cusp of embarking on their matrimonial journey. Committing to ’till death do us part,’ the couple are edging closer to saying their “I dos” tonight in what promises to be a romantic culmination to their two-day nuptial revelry in the historical city of Jaipur.
This grand escapade towards matrimony took flight on Monday, March 11, with the auspicious mehendi and sangeet ceremonies gracing the commencement of their wedding festivities. It was here, amidst the architectural splendor and royal heritage of Jaipur, that the starlight descent brought together a constellation of celebrities and industry mavens to revel in Meera Chopra’s prenuptial event.
Eclipsing the absence of Priyanka Chopra, Meera’s illustrious cousin, who was tethered to her professional commitments, Madhu Chopra—Priyanka’s mother—made a graceful appearance, representing the Chopra lineage with poise and pride. The event was sprinkled with the glamour of the film industry, embracing names like film producer Anand Pandit, film director Sandeep Singh, actor Gaurav Chopra, acclaimed filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, and dapper actor Arjun Bajwa, all of whom have closely worked with Meera. These are but a few who graced the sangeet with their presence, mingling and raising toasts among close friends and kin of the bride and groom.
A bespoke creation by revered fashion designer Sabyasachi is poised to bedeck Meera on her wedding day, reflecting her individuality and fashion palate flawlessly. The actress, admired for her recent performance in Sandeep Singh’s ‘Safed,’ is poised to don the Sabyasachi label, promising to turn heads as she steps out in an ensemble crafted uniquely for her.
Illuminating finer details of the ceremonies, the mehendi adorning Meera’s hands conspicuously featured the initials ‘RK’ of her betrothed, seamlessly intertwined with divine mantras dedicated to the deities Shiv and Parvati. The aesthetic and symbolic resonance of the designs have been a window into the couple’s respect and reverence for their cultural roots. For one of the sangeet’s highlights, a vision in white, Meera captivated onlookers, wearing an exquisite floor-length Anarkali suit, while Rakshit cut a sharp figure in his suave blue three-piece suit.
A viral wedding invitation laid bare the details of Meera and Rakshit’s destination wedding at the serene Buena Vista Luxury Garden Spa Resort, a choice that offers a tranquil yet opulent backdrop for their union. The mehendi ceremony, shimmering under the soothing twilight, kicked off at 5 pm, segueing into the sangeet and cocktail festivities that followed close at 7 pm.
D-Day unfurled with the haldi ceremony featuring the traditional turmeric paste, setting the day aglow since 10 am. The quintessential ‘saat pheras’—seven sacred rounds around the ceremonial fire, binding the couple in holy matrimony—were orchestrated for 4.30 pm, with the exuberant couple pacing towards forever. As the twilight wanes and the night dons its sparkling shroud, the newlyweds will host a reception that encapsulates this stellar celebration, commencing at 9 pm.
As we stand witnesses to the intimate journey that culminates over this idyllic setting, it is truly a testament to the splendor that Indian weddings symbolize—a blend of grandeur, timeless customs and the encapsulating warmth of familial bonds. With each ceremony, each rite performed, Meera Chopra and Rakshit Kejriwal echo the sentiment that whilst they step into a new chapter of life, they do so hand in hand, their hearts syncing with shared dreams and aspirations. Tonight, as the duo exchange their vows, they will ignite a lifetime of togetherness, wrapped in love’s eternal embrace.
