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Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee Wedding PICS: Nagarjuna gets emotional as he shares details about beautiful ceremony at home
Akhil Akkineni and his beau Zainab Ravdjee have entered wedlock on June 6, 2025, after a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad. As the happy couple is being blessed with well-wishes from all around, the actor's father and veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni has penned an emotional note for him. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the King actor said, 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong.' 'We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings as they begin this new journey together. With love and gratitude. #InfiniteLove #Blessings #NewBeginnings,' he added. Nagarjuna Akkineni showers blessing for Akhil-Zainab wedding Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding took place at his family-owned Annapuran Studios. Earlier, his brother Naga Chaitanya had also tied the knot with Sobhita Dhulipala at the same venue. With the Agent actor's marriage being the talk of the town, several noted celebrities made their way to the function and blessed the couple. Chay and Sobhita were spotted early on themselves with Ram Charan and his wife Upasana making their appearance. As several more personalities were part of the celebrations, there are speculations that the couple might host a function in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, later on. Talking about their relationship, Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee have apparently been in a relationship for some time, making it official in November 2024. The actor himself made the announcement after an engagement ceremony with the 39-year-old Mumbai-based artist. For those who don't know, Zainab is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, a prominent businessman in Hyderabad known for his ventures in renewable energy and real estate. Apart from being a painter, Zainab Ravdjee is also known to be a perfumer and has her own blog called Once Upon The Skin. She has also made a minor appearance on the big screen with the film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities starring Tabu.
Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
New Pics: Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee are now married, Prashanth Neel and others attend
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee tied the wedding knot on June 6, 2025, in a grand ceremony in Hyderabad. With several moments from the marriage already surfacing on the internet, here are some more you should check out. Inside Photos: Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding The extravagant wedding was surely a major highlight in South cinema as the Agent actor tied the knot with his long-time love. As the marriage took place at Annapurna Studios, various celebrities like his brother Naga Chaitanya, actor Ram Charan and wife Upasana Konidela were all seen marking their attendance. Apart from them, director Prashanth Neel and Mumbai Indians player Tilak Varma were also seen at the event. Prashanth Neel and Tilak Varma at Akhil's marriage For those unaware, Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee rang the wedding bells after making their relationship official, back in November 2024. Announcing their love with an engagement ceremony, it was mentioned that the couple had been in a relationship for some time now. The latest addition to the Akkineni clan is a 39-year-old artist based in Mumbai. She has been known for her vibrant and aesthetic painting exhibitions, which took place at various locations in India, Dubai, and London. A native of Hyderabad, the bride is the daughter of an industrialist, Zulfi Ravdjee. Her father and family are known for their strong presence in Hyderabad as they have been involved in businesses for decades. With her dad being the founder of ZR Renewable Energy Private Limited, they are part of renewable energy and have ventures in real estate. Apart from her passion for painting, the artist is also known to be a perfumer and runs a blog called Once Upon The Skin. Zainab has also appeared in the MF Hussain-directed movie Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities. The film, starring Tabu and Kunal Kapoor in the lead roles, featured Zainab as Naghma's friend, played by Sadiya Turabi. The Hindi-language musical drama follows the story of a writer who struggles to create a new novel and finds himself inspired by an unconventional muse. The narrative unfolds through the tales of three cities.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Zainab Ravdjee? Entrepreneur Married To Nagarjuna's Son Akhil Akkineni
Last Updated: Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee got married in an intimate wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Friday, June 6, in the presence of their near and dear ones. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni's son, actor Akhil Akkineni, has tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, entrepreneur Zainab Ravdjee. The lovebirds got married in an intimate wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Friday, June 6, in the presence of their near and dear ones. For the wedding, both Akhil and Zainab opted for traditional South Indian wedding attire. The couple dated for quite some time before getting engaged in November 2024. While Akhil is a popular name in the regional industry, not much information about his now-wife, Zainab, is known to the public. If you are wondering who Zainab Ravdjee is, look no further. Who is Zainab Ravdjee? Zainab Ravdjee is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, who is a prominent name in the construction industry and has strong connections in the film industry and politics. Reportedly, her brother, Zain Ravdjee, is the chairman and managing director of a company focused on renewable energy solutions, ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd. Zainab was born and raised in Hyderabad and is currently based in Mumbai. Zainab is a popular name in the world of art. She is known for creating abstract and impressionist works. Her first major art exhibition, titled Reflections, was held in her hometown, Hyderabad. Despite being in a relationship with Akhil Akkineni, Zainab has preferred a life away from the limelight. That's why she has kept her Instagram profile locked. But her bio revealed that she also used to run a page called OnceUponTheSkin, an account dedicated to all things skincare. The page offered skincare advice, solutions for various skin-related concerns and skincare products. She is also a bespoke perfumer. In November last year, Zainab got engaged to Akhil Akkineni. The couple, who had kept their relationship private till then, officially announced their engagement by posting some dreamy pictures. The actor introduced his fiancee to the world, saying, 'Found my forever. Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged." Akhil and Zainab reportedly met during their horse-riding practice and soon developed feelings for one another. The couple faced immense criticism back when they shared news of their engagement due to their 9-year age gap and different faiths. Back then, Akhil was 30, and Zainab was 39. The couple, however, did not pay much heed to the noises and are now happily married. First Published: June 06, 2025, 18:01 IST
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee wedding: What's the age difference between Lenin actor and his fiancée?
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee are all set to ring the wedding bells on June 6, 2025. Ahead of the actor's grand wedding, do you know the age difference he shares with his fiancée? Akhil Akkineni was born to veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni and Amala Akkineni on April 8, 1994, which means the actor turned 31 years old this year. On the other hand, Zainab Ravdjee is said to be 39, making their age difference 8 years. For those unaware, Zainab Ravdjee is a Mumbai-based artist who is originally from Hyderabad. Being the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, she has presented her various paintings at several locations in India, Dubai, and London. Among several of her exhibitions, the one titled Reflections, which was held in Hyderabad, earned her immense praise in the world of art. As per Filmibeat, her expressive use of color in vibrant and abstract paintings earned her acclaim from enthusiasts. Apart from being a creative artist, she has appeared as an actress in the MF Hussain-directed movie Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities. The film, starring Tabu and Kunal Kapoor in the lead roles, featured Zainab as Naghma's friend, played by Sadiya Turabi. The Hindi-language musical drama follows the story of a writer who struggles to create a new novel and finds himself inspired by an unconventional muse. The narrative unfolds through the tales of three cities. Aside from having a career in painting, Zainab has a blog called Once Upon The Skin and is a perfumer known for creating compositions for perfumes and developing new fragrances. While being active in such ventures, the artist has a private life on social media handles. After Akhil and Zainab announced their relationship with an engagement ceremony on November 26, 2024, the duo is finally set to have a grand wedding at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. With several stars expected to make an appearance at the wedding and bless the happy couple, Akhil's father and veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni has personally visited personalities like Revanth Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu, and more, inviting them to the wedding.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akhil Akkineni's wedding date revealed: Nagarjuna invites Telangana CM. Who is Zainab Ravdjee, the bride-to-be?
Nagarjuna Invites Telangana Chief Minister — santoshamsuresh (@santoshamsuresh) From Engagement to Wedding Bells Who Is Zainab Ravdjee? You Might Also Like: As Akhil Akkineni gets engaged to Zainab Ravdjee, his past romance and cancelled wedding reasons resurface A Family of Stature The Akkineni family is once again abuzz with wedding excitement as Akhil Akkineni , son of Telugu cinema legends Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, prepares to tie the knot with artist and perfumer Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. The star-studded event has caught public attention not only for its glamour but also for the intriguing personality of the a warm gesture highlighting the wedding's high-profile nature, Nagarjuna and Amala recently visited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence, personally inviting him to the celebrations. Zainab's parents accompanied them, marking a moment of cordial family diplomacy that was captured in a cheerful photograph shared widely on social media. This invite signals the wedding's importance not just in film circles but also in political Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's engagement last November was a quietly celebrated affair within the family home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Since then, anticipation has been building steadily. While fans eagerly await the details of the big day, rumors swirl around the wedding venue — possibly at the family-owned Annapurna Studios or an exotic destination in Rajasthan. However, the Akkineni family has remained tight-lipped, allowing curiosity to from just being Akhil's fiancée, Zainab Ravdjee is a celebrated artist known for her abstract and vibrant paintings. Born and raised in Hyderabad, she currently resides in Mumbai and has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Her journey extends beyond painting—she briefly ventured into acting, notably appearing in MF Hussain's Meenaxi: A Tale of Three also has a passion for perfumery, running a popular fragrance blog, Once Upon The Skin, where she shares her knowledge and love for scent creation. Her multicultural upbringing—living in Dubai, London, and Mumbai—adds layers to her creative vision and personal hails from a prominent business family. Her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a respected industrialist in the construction sector, and her brother Zain Ravdjee heads ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd. This blend of art, entrepreneurship, and cosmopolitan lifestyle makes her a fascinating figure in her own right, bringing a unique charm to the Akkineni Akhil prepares for his next big film project Lenin, fans also eagerly anticipate the wedding that promises to be a grand celebration of love, blending the worlds of cinema, art, and culture. With close family, celebrities, and political dignitaries expected, the Akkineni-Ravdjee wedding is poised to be one of 2025's most talked-about events.
