Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda married his longtime girlfriend Lin Laishram in an intimate traditional ceremony in Imphal, Manipur on Wednesday. Videos show them taking wedding vows as per local Meitei customs.
The groom cut a handsome frame in a white kurta-dhoti paired with a golden turban and shawl. The bride glowed brightly in a red and green panel, the traditional Manipuri wrap-around skirt.
A day prior, Randeep and Lin offered prayers at a temple seeking blessings ahead of their nuptials. Both chose elegant ethnic outfits for the ritual.
Announcing the wedding on Saturday, their joint statement called it a union of cultures – much like Arjuna marrying Manipur’s Princess Chitrangada in the Mahabharata.
The interfaith wedding blended Hindu and Meitei customs, with ceremonies held as per Lin’s regional traditions. The couple thanked well-wishers for their love and sought blessings as they embarked on marital bliss.
Following the intimate Manipur wedding, a Mumbai reception is also planned to celebrate with industry friends. Fans have showered the couple with congratulatory wishes.
Randeep and Lin’s wedding brings together distinct cultural backgrounds, underscoring India’s incredible diversity. As mainstream celebrity marriages help normalize inter-community relationships, they set the tone for a more inclusive society.
Here’s wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of togetherness ahead! May their journey consist of mutual love and respect for each other’s community.
