Jagadhatri Actress Sonakshi Batra Receives a Heartfelt Fan Surprise Ahead of Shivaay-Jagadhatri's Wedding Track
The much-awaited wedding of Shivaay, played by Farman Haider, and Jagadhatri, portrayed by Sonakshi Batra, has become one of the biggest highlights of Jagadhatri. As the storyline builds towards the grand wedding celebrations, audiences are eagerly anticipating the emotional union of the beloved on-screen couple. While the Deshmukh and Naik families remain busy preparing for the festivities on screen, fans have found a touching way to celebrate the occasion off screen as well.
Ahead of the wedding sequence, Sonakshi Batra received a heartwarming surprise from a group of admirers who invited her to their home and organised a traditional Maharashtrian Kelvan ceremony in her honour. The thoughtful gesture turned into an unforgettable experience for the actress, reflecting the deep bond she has built with viewers through her portrayal of Jagadhatri.
Kelvan is a cherished pre-wedding ritual in Maharashtra, where the bride or groom is warmly welcomed by family members and loved ones. The ceremony typically includes a traditional aarti, blessings for the new phase of life, a lovingly prepared home-cooked meal, and thoughtful gifts. It is considered a beautiful way of expressing affection, support, and good wishes before marriage.
For Sonakshi, experiencing this tradition outside the world of television made the moment even more meaningful. Speaking about the surprise, the actress shared that the celebration became one of the most memorable experiences of her life.
Recalling the emotional occasion, Sonakshi said, "With Shivaay and Jagadhatri's wedding coming up in the show, my fans gave me the most beautiful surprise. They organised a Kelvan for me, and it became one of the most memorable moments of my life."
She revealed that the heartfelt conversations with her fans touched her even more than the ceremony itself. One admirer told her, "You don't have a maasi, so today I will be your maasi and perform this Kelvan for you." Another fan affectionately said, "I don't have a daughter, but you are like my daughter." Those words left a lasting impact on the actress, making her feel as though she was surrounded not by fans but by family.
Sonakshi expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming affection she has received through Jagadhatri. She said the experience reminded her that television goes far beyond entertainment, creating genuine emotional connections between actors and audiences. She admitted that she had never imagined her fans would celebrate such an important cultural tradition with her in real life.
The actress further shared that she was welcomed with a traditional teeka and aarti before being served a delicious Maharashtrian meal lovingly prepared by her fans. They also presented her with thoughtful gifts, making the occasion even more special. According to Sonakshi, the show has introduced her to several beautiful Maharashtrian customs, and participating in an authentic Kelvan ceremony allowed her to experience the culture in a deeply personal way.
She concluded by saying that the effort, warmth, and affection shown by everyone involved made the day truly unforgettable. More than anything else, she feels blessed that audiences have embraced not only Jagadhatri as a character but also accepted her as a person. As the on-screen wedding track approaches, this heartfelt celebration has become another memorable milestone in Sonakshi Batra's journey with the show.
