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Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are getting married! Yes, the wedding date is confirmed and this time around it is not little birdies but families of to-be-bride and groom families who have released an official statement confirming Sonam and Anand’s marriage. Now that we know our pretty Sonam is getting married, it is time to know everything about her would-be-dulha. Yes, after all, is it not our duty as Sonam Kapoor fans to see if Anand Ahuja is indeed the right choice for our sohni kudi. *Just Kidding* But on a serious note, it is time to know all about the handsome future husband of gorgeous Bollywood actress and true-blue fashionista before their high-profile wedding day. However first read the note from family on the celebrity couple’s wedding on May 8, 2018.
"The Kapoor & Ahuja families, take great joy and pride, in announcing the marriage of Sonam and Anand. The wedding will take place on May 8 in Mumbai. Since it is an intimate affair, we request you to respect the family's need for privacy. Thank you for all your blessings and love, as we celebrate this special moment in our lives," Kapoor and Ahuja family said in a joint statement. Now time to give you every bit of information about Sonam’s dulhe raja aka Anand Ahuja! Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are Our Favourite Picture Perfect Couple in B-Town.
1. Anand Ahuja is the grandson of Harish Ahuja, the managing director of apparel manufacturing company Shahi Exports. He was born in New Delhi on July 30 to Sunil and Beena Ahuja. He is the middle child with an elder brother named Anant and younger brother Amit Ahuja. Anand also has a sister, Priyadarshini.
2. A look at his educational qualifications and you would know why every member of Kapoor clan are so highly impressed with him. Beginning with his early schooling, Anand went to American Embassy School in New Delhi. For his graduation, Anand travelled abroad and earned his Bachelor of Science, Economics and International Affairs from the reputed University of Pennsylvania. That’s not all, Anand Ahuja then pursued MBA from the world-renowned B-school, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. *Genius Munda*
3. Anand Ahuja after his gaining on-field knowledge by working as an intern with Deutsche Bank, Macy’s Inc, Last Sportswear, he took up the role of a product manager in the Amazon USA. However, he returned and now serves as the Managing Director of Shahi Exports, India’s largest export house. Anand reportedly owns property worth Rs 3000 crore. *Rich Munda*
4. Let’s talk about Anand’s work profile in detail because why not (Ladki de rahe hain bhai *just kidding*). A glance through Anand’s Instagram page and you would know the boy is absolutely in love with sneakers (obviously, second love after Sonam). Keeping his passion for sneakers alive, Anand started India's first multi-brand sneaker company, VegNonVeg in Delhi. Not just that he also launched Bhane, a clothing line in partnership with Shahi Exports.
5. A source was quoted as saying, “Ahuja has a keen sense of business and has a strong foothold in the market when it comes to apparel and shoes. One imagines that’s a prime common interest between Sonam Kapoor and him!” *Buiznesss and all*
6. Anand Ahuja loves watching National Basketball Association (NBA), and his favourite team is Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, the good-looking stud also like to play basketball and is often photographed scoring dunks. Uff, cricket is so the last generation, basketball is the in-game.
7. The big BIG question remains – How did Anand Ahuja meet Sonam Kapoor? Well, we all know how tight-lipped the actress has been about her personal life. Yes, Sonam was famously quoted saying on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan that her mother has taught her not to reveal who is she seeing and how much money she makes. Fair enough. But we have got the little scoop on how the two met. According to sources, Anand and Sonam met via a mutual friend named Prerna, and in 2014 the Delhi entrepreneur proposed to her. But Sonam instantly did not say ‘yes’ to him and took few months before accepting his proposal. And that’s how Sonam met Anand, my friends!
Sonam Kapoor will next be seen in 'Veere Di Wedding' alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania. She is busy with the promotional activities, but that has not stopped the wedding preparations to kickstart in full swing. The Kapoor's bungalow is already decorated with pretty lighting and chandeliers and e-wedding invite been sent out. It is time for Sonam and Anand to say ‘I do’ or like in Hindu rituals – take the saath pheras and become each other for saat janams!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 01, 2018 08:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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