Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS): Tamil actor Bharath will marry his girlfriend Jeshly, who he has been dating for over a year now, Sep 14 here. It's a love-cum-arranged marriage with no apprehensions from the both the families, says a source close to the actor.

Bharath, currently busy shooting for "Jackpot" with Naseerudin Shah and Sunny Leone, shared the news on Twitter.

"Yes it's true! Me and Jeshly announce our wedding on Sep 14, 2013," posted Bharath on his Twitter page. The couple will host a party for friends and family Sep 14 here at The Leela Palace.

"They have known each other for over a year. He met her through a common friend and they grew fond of each other over a period of time. And finally they decided to get married. The wedding is on Sep 14 and their families have mutually agreed," a source close to Bharath told IANS.

"Jeshly, who is a Christian, is a dentist born and raised in Dubai. I was informed that she will continue with her higher studies post marriage. The couple have decided to settle for a register marriage and invite family and friends for a post-wedding bash," he added.