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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Avika Gor's fiance Milind Chandwani? An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and a software engineer, also the founder of...
Actress Avika Gor, who rose to fame as Anandi in the TV serial Balika Vadhu, has now grown up and recently got engaged at the age of 27. After dating for several years, Avika got engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Milind Chandwani. Their engagement pictures are going viral on social media. The actress made her relationship official in November 2020, and the couple had been dating for almost five years. For the engagement, Avika looked stunning in a light pink floral saree, while Milind complemented her in a matching traditional kurta-pyjama paired with a floral pink jacket. Sharing the photos, Avika wrote, 'He asked.. I smiled, I cried (in that order)… and screamed the easiest YES of my life! I'm full filmy- background score, slow-mo dreams, mascara running and all. He's logic, calm, and 'let's carry a first-aid kit just in case.' I manifest drama. He manages it. And somehow, we just… Fit. So when he asked, the heroine in me took over — arms in the air, tears in my eyes, and zero network in my brain. Because real love? It may not always be perfect.' Milind Chandwani, who prefers to stay low-key, is an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad. He began his career at the Indian tech giant Infosys, and worked in a 9-5 role as a software engineer. However, he didn't just limit himself to the corporate world. He followed his passion for social change and founded an NGO, Camp Diaries, that focuses on supporting underprivileged children. Apart from being in corporate, he took a step towards showbiz by being a participant in MTV Roadies Real Heroes in 2019. He was in Neha Dhupia's team, where he left the audience impressed with his confidence and humble nature. Avika Gor had shared that it was Milind's idea to take time and explore more things with Avika before tying the knot. She was 26, and he was 32 when they decided to give time to their bond.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Balika Vadhu' star Avika Gor announces engagement to Milind Chandwani
Actor Avika Gor, known for her role in the television show Balika Vadhu, has announced her engagement to longtime partner Milind Chandwani. The couple shared the news on social media on Wednesday, posting engagement photos along with a caption from Gor describing the moment. 'He asked.. I smiled, I cried (in that order)... and screamed the easiest YES of my life,' she wrote on Instagram. Gor and Chandwani have been in a relationship for over five years. She first introduced him to the public in 2020. In past interviews, Gor has spoken about their relationship, revealing that they met through a mutual friend in Hyderabad. She described being sure about her feelings early on, though Chandwani initially took a more cautious approach. 'He is a 9-5 corporate guy, who also runs an NGO. He is not from the industry,' Gor said in an appearance on a podcast hosted by Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiya. Chandwani is the founder of Camp Diaries, a non-profit organization that works with underprivileged children. He also participated in the reality show MTV Roadies Real Heroes. Despite coming from different professional backgrounds, the couple has spoken about how they complement each other. Avika Gor rose to fame as a child actor with Balika Vadhu and later starred in Sasural Simar Ka. As of now, the couple has not shared any details about wedding plans.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Avika Gor met IIM graduate future husband Milind Chandwani? Check Balika Vadhu star's love story
Slow But Sure: From Friends to Soulmates The Proposal: A Filmy Moment Avika Gor, best known for her iconic role as young Anandi in Balika Vadhu, recently got engaged to Milind Chandwani, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and social activist. Their journey began in 2020 in Hyderabad, where they were introduced through mutual friends. What started as a casual acquaintance quickly turned into a close friendship, though it took time to blossom into a romantic a conversation on a podcast hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Avika revealed that while she was sure about her feelings from the start, Milind chose to stay in the friend zone for the first six months. Avika jokingly said that in her mind, she was already married to him even before they began dating. Milind, on the other hand, wanted to ensure they had a strong foundation as friends before taking the relationship the same interview, Avika explained that Milind eventually reciprocated her feelings after six months. When she asked him why he had taken so long, he calmly told her that he wanted to be sure of their compatibility beyond the initial attraction. This patient and thoughtful approach reflected Milind's grounded personality, which complements Avika's more emotional and expressive relationship developed steadily over the next few years. Avika, now also active in regional cinema, found in Milind a partner who understood both her professional world and her personal values. Meanwhile, Milind continued his impactful work through Camp Diaries, an NGO that focuses on creative and skill-based education for underprivileged children. Apart from being a former software engineer and Roadies Real Heroes contestant, Milind also served as an assistant school June 11, 2025, the couple got engaged in a private but picturesque ceremony. Avika wore a soft pink saree with a silver border, while Milind complemented her in a pastel pink Nehru jacket paired with an ivory kurta-pyjama. The coordinated outfits reflected their shared sense of style and shared engagement photos on Instagram, capturing joyful and candid moments from the ceremony. Along with the pictures, she posted a heartfelt caption that read: "He asked.. I smiled, I cried (in that order )...and screamed the easiest YES of my life! I'm full filmy — background score, slow-mo dreams, mascara running and all. He's logic, calm, and 'let's carry a first-aid kit just in case.' I manifest drama. He manages it. And somehow, we just… Fit."In another part of her caption, she described how she emotionally reacted to the proposal: "So when he asked, the heroine in me took over — arms in the air, tears in my eyes, and zero network in my brain. Because of real love? It may not always be perfect. But, It. Is. Magical."While Avika enjoys massive popularity in the entertainment industry, Milind has built a life centered around social work and education. His academic background, including an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and experience as a software engineer at Infosys , adds another dimension to his public image.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Balika Vadhu actor Avika Gor engaged to Milind Chandwani in filmy, magical ceremony
Popular actor Avika Gor, who gained fame as a child actor in 'Balika Vadhu', is engaged. The 27-year-old actor announced her 'filmy' engagement to longtime boyfriend Milind Chandwani through an Instagram post on Wednesday. She shared that it was the "easisest yes of her life."Avika and Milind have been in a relationship for over five years. She introduced him to the public in November 2020. In the engagement pictures, the couple was seen smiling and posing her caption, Avika wrote about the proposal, describing her emotions and how they complement each other. She said real love may not always be perfect, but it is magical. It read, "He asked, I smiled, I cried (in that order) and screamed the easiest YES of my life! I'm full filmy - background score, slo-mo dreams, mascara running and all. He's logic, calm, and 'let's carry a first-aid kit just in case (sic)." She added, "I manifest drama. He manages it. And somehow, we just. Fit. So when he asked, the heroine in me took over - arms in the air, tears in my eyes, and zero network in my brain. Because real love? It may not always be It. Is. Magical (sic)."Check out the dreamy post here: Photo: Instagram/Avika Gor advertisementAvika had previously spoken about her relationship with Milind Chandwani on a podcast hosted by Harsh Limbachia and Bharti Singh. She mentioned that her fiance is a nine-five corporate professional who also runs an NGO. They met through a mutual friend in Hyderabad. Milind initially friend-zoned her for six months, but Avika was sure about him from the added that in her mind, she was already married to him and had no second thoughts about their relationship. Milind advised her to take her time to work and see life before Gor is known for her roles in popular shows such as 'Balika Vadhu' and 'Sasural Simar Ka'. Lately, she's ventured into films. Meanwhile, Milind Chandwani runs an NGO called Camp Diaries and has appeared on the adventure reality show 'MTV Roadies Real Heroes'.Must Watch
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet Balika Vadhu star Avika Gor's longtime BF, fiance and Roadies star Milind Chandwani as the two get engaged
Back in 2008, actor Avika Gor entered our lives as the adorable and very innocent Anandi with the super hit show Balika Vadhu, where her character got married as a child bride. After winning hearts for two consecutive years with her performance, she moved on and grew as an individual as well as an actor. Well, today our beloved Anandi aka Avika has begun a new chapter in her real-life love story with long-time boyfriend Milind Chandwani. The happy couple, who have been together for around 5 long years now, got engaged! A post shared by Avika Gor (@avikagor) Sharing the news along with breathtaking pictures from the ceremony, Avika Gor wrote, 'He asked.. I smiled, I cried (in that order 🙈)... and screamed the easiest YES of my life! I'm full filmy — background score, slow-mo dreams, mascara running and all. He's logic, calm, and 'let's carry a first-aid kit just in case.' I manifest drama. He manages it. And somehow, we just… Fit. So when he asked, the heroine in me took over — arms in the air, tears in my eyes, and zero network in my brain. Because real love? It may not always be perfect. But, It. Is. Magical. 💫 #Engaged #Rokafied.' They are adorable! But who is Avika's Prince Charming Milind Chandwani? A post shared by Avika Gor (@avikagor) Avika's fiance Milind Chandwani is a social activist and entrepreneur, who graduated from IIM Ahmedabad with an MBA before beginning his career as a software engineer at Infosys. He is also the founder of Camp Diaries, which is an NGO dedicated to empowering underprivileged children. In 2019, Milind participated as a contestant on MTV Roadies Real Heroes. Love blossomed between Milind and Avika after they met each other at a party in Hyderabad. Later they slid into each other's DMs, and are now jumping into their happily ever after. We wish the madly in love couple all the joy as they embark on this exciting journey together!
