Actress Swara Bhasker married boyfriend and Samajwadi Party leader Fahad Ahmad through the Special Marriage Act 1954. Announcing her marriage, the actress hailed the legislation that provides an alternate route to religious laws for marriage. She also shared a video on social media giving a timeline of her relationship with Fahad. She also shared more pictures and videos as the newly-married couple celebrated their union after registering their marriage at a court.
Swara revealed that she wore her mom’s saree and jewellery for the occasion.
On Friday morning, Swara shared a group picture featuring her, Fahad and their parents in one frame. She also shared solo pictures of her look for the day and those of her and Fahad dancing to dhol beats outside the court. She wrote along with them on Twitter, “So blessed to be supported and cheered by the love of family and friends like family! Wore my mother’s sari & her jewellery.. made @FahadZirarAhmad wear colour :) and we registered under the #SpecialMarriageAct. Now to prep for shehnaii-wala shaadi. @theUdayB.”
Sharing more pictures of them registering their marriage at the court, she further wrote, “Three cheers for the #SpecialMarriageAct (despite notice period etc.) At least it exists & gives love a chance… The right to love, the right to choose your life partner, the right to marry, the right to agency these should not be a privilege. @FahadZirarAhmad.”
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Swara also gave a detailed look at her mehendi which had Fahad's name in it. Sharing a solo picture of herself, she wrote, “Twas was a big day. We kept it under wraps for some lunch months and trust me it was the hardest thing to do for an over sharer like me”.
Swara and Fahad will celebrate their wedding in March. The two had met during a rally and from a resurfaced tweet it appears she had even called him a “bhai.”
The actor announced her wedding plans on Thursday as she shared a video featuring them together and wrote, “Sometimes you search far & wide for something that was right next to you all along. We were looking for love, but we found friendship first. And then we found each other! Welcome to my heart @FahadZirarAhmad It’s chaotic but it’s yours!”