Lady superstar of South Indian cinema Nayanthara recently gave a heartfelt glimpse of her personal and spiritual journey. Raised in a Christian family, she spoke openly about her conversion to Hinduism. in his documentary Nayanthara: beyond the fairy taleShe also revealed the thoughtful mix of traditions at her wedding with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. He shared how he combined his Western roots with his new Hindu beliefs. Dhanush and Nayanthara strategically ignore each other at producer Akash Bhaskaran’s wedding amid ongoing legal dispute (watch video).
Nayanthara on converting to Hinduism and celebrating Hindu wedding with English flair
She said, “Since I am a born Christian, my mother always wanted to see me in that Christian dress – a wedding gown kind of thing. But, since I have become a Hindu, and we have to get married in the Hindu way, I I thought it should be a beautiful mix of both Hindu and Christian wedding, so we kept it a Hindu wedding with an English touch. In 2011, she decided to change her name. An important thing in your personal life too Took a step, converted to Hinduism in an Arya Samaj temple in Chennai.
Nayanthara’s roots: A Malayali Syrian Christian upbringing
Nayanthara belongs to a Malayali Syrian-Christian family and her name was Diana Mariam Kurien. The Lady Superstar was brought up in Bangalore by her parents with deeply rooted Christian values.
From screen partners to life partners: Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan’s love story
The love story of the actress and Vignesh Shivan started on the sets. Nanum Rowdy Paddy In 2015. Their professional chemistry soon turned into a personal relationship, which eventually blossomed into a bond that would last a lifetime.
A wedding to remember: Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan’s grand celebration
In 2022, the actress and Vignesh Shivan celebrated their wedding in a beautiful ceremony. The wedding was initially scheduled to take place at the Tirupati temple, but at the last minute due to logistical reasons it had to be shifted to the Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa in Mahabalipuram. They are the parents of two children – Uir and Ulagam.