Indian skipper KL Rahul set to tie the knot with Athiya Shetty

It’s the wedding season all year round in Bollywood. After Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the Indian skipper KL Rahul is set to tie the knot with actor Athiya Shetty, the daughter of Suniel and Mana Shetty. The couple has been dating for over three years now, and sources close to them have revealed that they’re now ready to take their relationship to the next step, reported Pinkvilla.

Rumour mills suggest that it will be yet another “big fat Bollywood wedding” towards the end of 2022 since the pair desires to get married during winters. A source close to the bride’s side of the family, the Shettys revealed that preparations have already begun. Given Suniel, the bride’s father and Rahul, the future son-in-law’s Mangalorean and South Indian origin, the couple are reported to have a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony.

However, Suniel refused to comment or confirm the news when Pinkvilla approached him.

The couple made their relationship official through Instagram last year after the cricketer posted an affectionate birthday post for his soon to be wife on her 29th birthday. Sharing an adorable picture of the two making silly faces, Rahul captained the post, “happy birthday my [heart emoji].”

Ever since that, they have not shied away from sharing cute moments from their relationship with friends and fans alike on the media-sharing app. It is no secret that the duo is madly in love with each other, and their cheesy Instagram pictures tell it all. Recently, Rahul and Athiya starred in an eyewear brand advertisement together, one of their first collaborations as a couple.

According to the publication, both families are close to each other as well. Athiya's brother Ahan and father Suniel Shetty seem to be close to the sportsman and have often stood up to his defence to shut down trolls during his cricket matches.

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