On her birthday, let’s explore Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s love story, and how it culminated into marriage.
Athiya Shetty, daughter of Suniel Shetty, is a beloved Bollywood actress, who has starred in films like Hero (2015), Mubarakan (2017), and Motichoor Chaknachoor (2019), among others. On January 23, 2023, Athiya married her long-time boyfriend and cricketer, KL Rahul, after dating for more than three years.
Now as the actress turns 32 years old on November 5 this year, here’s exploring her heartwarming love story with KL Rahul, a prolific right-handed wicket keeper batter who plays for the Indian national team.
Well, it is believed that Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul first met in February 2019 through a mutual friend. The two quickly forged a connection, and started dating. However, they decided to keep their relationship private and away from the public eye. Nonetheless, the cat was finally out of the bag when designer Vikram Phadnis playfully teased Athiya regarding KL Rahul on social media. Finally, owing to constant chatter about them, the two made their relationship Instagram official in December 2019, and posted moments from their New Year celebration in Thailand.
Both Athiya and KL Rahul did not shy away from sharing their affection on social media, particularly on special occasions like birthdays. Finally, in 2021, KL Rahul made their relationship official by sharing a loved up photo and birthday wishes for Athiya, despite not talking about their relationship in the open or sharing any plans of a potential wedding. Athiya's father, Suniel Shetty, too refrained from commenting on their future plans even after being asked multiple times by the media.
However, soon after, their love story became evident when the actress started accompanying KL Rahul on the Indian cricket team's overseas tours. They also did a few endorsements together, which further cemented their relationship in the public eye. KL Rahul, too, was often seen with the Shetty family, and he even marked his presence at the screening of Ahan Shetty's debut film, Tadap, alongside Athiya. As time passed, both Athiya and KL Rahul continued to be spotted together at several events, and were even clicked in Munich with Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.
Eventually, they tied the knot in January 2023, and now are happily married. Their intimate wedding was held at Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse. Now the two are happily together and are often seen being a strong support system for each other. She stood by KL Rahul during his tough times, much before he regained top form during the Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. KL Rahul was also the captain of Lucknow SuperGiants in the Indian Premier League from 2022 to 2024.
