Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Nov 13: Popular television actress Preetika Rao, younger sister of Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, has tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru.
The actress, best known for her role as Aaliya in the popular television serial Be Intehaa, shared selected photographs from the celebrations on social media, but chose to conceal her husband's face in all the pictures, sparking curiosity among fans about his identity.
While Preetika has not disclosed the exact date of the wedding or revealed her husband's identity, she shared that the occasion became particularly special with the presence and blessings of her spiritual guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who personally attended the ceremony.
Expressing gratitude to her parents, sister Amrita Rao, extended family members and friends, Preetika described the wedding at the Art of Living premises as one of the most memorable moments of her life.
'Their culture is as ancient and precious as my Mangalurean roots'
Sharing glimpses of her wedding on Instagram, the actress wrote: "With the blessings of my Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, my beloved parents, sister Amrita, family and friends, I got married at the beautiful and serene Art of Living premises in Bengaluru. Gurudev personally attending my wedding and blessing us was one of the most memorable moments of my life. I am now a daughter-in-law in a traditional Tamil Brahmin (Tam-Brahm) family. Their culture is as ancient and precious as the culture of my Mangalorean roots in Karnataka."
Her reference to her Mangalurean heritage drew attention, as the actress spoke warmly about finding cultural similarities between her roots in Karnataka and the traditions of the family she has married into.
Why did Preetika conceal her husband's face?
Although she offered fans a glimpse of the wedding festivities, Preetika deliberately kept her husband's face hidden in the photographs. She clarified that the wedding was an extremely personal and sacred occasion and that she did not wish to share every aspect of it with the entire world. Instead, she chose to post only selected photographs capturing some of the special moments.
The wedding pictures feature the couple dressed in traditional attire and surrounded by their loved ones. The celebrations appeared to be a close-knit family affair, with the actress sharing glimpses of the occasion while keeping her partner away from the public spotlight.
Spiritual podcasts and Ministry of Culture recognition
Apart from announcing her marriage, Preetika also reflected on two significant milestones in her professional and spiritual journey.
The actress recalled that she had begun her spiritual podcast series around three years ago, with an interview featuring Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. She also recently received a Letter of Appreciation from the Union Ministry of Culture in recognition of her popular trending Vedic astrology podcasts.
Describing her wedding and the recognition for her podcast work as two major milestones in her life this year, Preetika expressed gratitude to everyone who had supported her journey and shared in her happiness.
"A big thank you to all my supporters, well-wishers and everyone who is genuinely a part of my happiness. May your love and blessings always remain with me," she wrote.
Following the announcement, fans have been showering the actress with congratulatory messages on Instagram as she begins a new chapter in her life.
Preetika became a household name through her debut Hindi television serial Beintehaa, in which she starred opposite actor Harshad Arora. Her portrayal of Aaliya earned her considerable recognition among television audiences. She subsequently appeared in the television series Love Ka Hai Intezaar, further strengthening her presence on the small screen.