Television actor Ankit Gera, known for drama series 'Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya', 'Choti Sarrdaarni', 'Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke' and 'Agneephera', got married to Rashi Puri, an NRI from Nigeria. The actor tied the knot with Puri on June 5 in an intimate ceremony, in Chandigarh.
In an exclusive conversation with a leading daily, Ankit revealed that it was an arranged marriage. The duo have, however, met before as they are family friends.
Ankit Gera told ETimes that they started talking to each other in April and developed feelings for each other. Rashi then flew to India to meet Ankit and get to know him even better. After spending some time together, the duo decided to take the plunge, he said.
Gera said that their parents were planning a winter wedding, but he decided to exchange vows amid the lockdown.
They tied the knot in the presence of their family members.
Ankit Gera has previously date Television actresses Adaa Khan and Sara Khan. The 'Maharakshak: Devi' actor was rumoured to be dating actress Rooyal Tyagi.