The television industry is celebrating the beautiful, long-awaited union of beloved actors Ashlesha Savant and Sandeep Baswana. After a remarkable 23 years of dating, the couple, best known for their roles in the iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, officially tied the knot on November 16, 2025. They chose a deeply spiritual and intimate ceremony at the revered Chandrodaya temple in Vrindavan, with only their immediate families in attendance.
The wedding marks the culmination of a two-decade-long companionship that began on the sets of the famous Ektaa Kapoor daily soap. The news, shared by the couple through heartfelt photographs on social media, instantly sparked an emotional outpouring of congratulations from fans and industry colleagues alike, celebrating one of Indian television’s most enduring love stories.
The decision to finally formalize their relationship after more than two decades was, surprisingly, spontaneous and inspired by a spiritual journey. Sandeep Baswana revealed in an interview that a trip they took to Vrindavan in April proved life-changing.
“Ashlesha and I visited Vrindavan in April and felt a deep connection with the Radha-Krishna temples there,” Sandeep explained. “That trip inspired us to get married after being together for 23 years. Our parents are the happiest—they’ve been waiting for this for a long time. We wanted to keep it simple, and what better than getting married in a Lord Krishna temple?”
Ashlesha Savant echoed the sentiment, expressing immense gratitude and happiness. She described the decision as “organic, sudden,” emphasizing that the sacred town of Vrindavan felt like the “ideal place” to formalize their bond. Their choice of the Chandrodaya temple underscored their desire for a simple, meaningful ceremony rooted in tradition, eschewing the trend of large, star-studded affairs.
The couple’s wedding photographs, shared on their joint Instagram post, radiated calm elegance and simplicity. They captioned the post: “And just like that, we stepped into a new chapter as Mr & Mrs… Tradition found its way into our hearts. We are filled with gratitude for all the blessings. ❤️❤️🧿 #justmarried #grateful #us.”
For the ceremony, Ashlesha looked radiant in a graceful soft rose-pink saree adorned with subtle silver work. She complemented the look with traditional jewelry, including her chooda, maintaining an understated yet stunning bridal aesthetic. Sandeep perfectly matched her elegance, wearing a pale sherwani, which was a beautiful contrast to Ashlesha’s pastel ensemble.
The strict decision to limit the attendance to only family members further highlighted the couple’s desire to keep their big day deeply personal and focused on the spiritual significance of the moment.
Ashlesha Savant and Sandeep first met in 2002 on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where Ashlesha played Teesha Mehta Virani and Sandeep played Sahil Virani. While they did not play a romantic couple on screen, their real-life connection quickly blossomed into a strong, unwavering partnership.
Their relationship was unconventional from the start. Sandeep openly shared in past interviews that their bond deepened through companionship and shared living, evolving naturally over two decades without the need for a legal title. Sandeep often joked that they were tired of answering questions about why they hadn’t married yet, adding that in his heart, he and Ashlesha “were always married.”
Upon hearing the news, actress-politician Smriti Irani, who starred in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, was among the first to send wishes. She praised their unconventional love story, stating that their relationship exemplified a bond built on companionship and realism. Other colleagues, including Mouni Roy, Disha Parmar, and Kishwer Merchantt, flooded their posts with heartfelt congratulations, celebrating the enduring and beautiful love story that has finally culminated in marriage.
