Technology advances but Indian parents remain the same. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
MRADULA LOKRE & NOOH HUSSAIN MIRZA By Mradula Lokre We didn’t have any idea we would end up together. I’m a psychologist and Nooh is a physics facilitator. We met at our workplace in 2019. He is a meme master and yes, we started communicating via memes. Five years back when we started dating I was damn scared as societal taboos around Hindu-Muslim couples were becoming too stringent. The day we decided to be in a relationship, Nooh insisted I tell my mum about us as soon as possible. I feared rejection but guess what? When I told her about Nooh, she listened and told me she wanted to meet him. My mum is the strongest lady ever. I lost my dad when I was in class 7 and since then it has been just mum and me. When my mum met him, they instantly struck a chord. Nooh’s mum knew about me from day 1. Both our mums played a major role in our relationship. When Nooh told his dad, he was worried about how we would take the relationship forward. But we knew that we had each other. In these 5 years we faced abandonment by many people close to us–they thought that we had lost our mind. We tried registering our marriage under the SMA but every ounce of our energy and patience was tested by the local police stations. One police station called my mum and me to the thana at 10 pm and I remember one policeman asking me why the hell I was doing this. But nothing stopped us. After all the verification and nonsense, we registered our marriage under the SMA on 26 February 2024 in the presence of our parents. Today we can proudly say that yes, the judiciary restored our faith in the right to marry a person of your choice.We’re definitely amazed at the journey we’ve undertaken. My inlaws and Nooh take every chance to amalgamate rituals and traditions of my side. They love to celebrate Diwali and Dussehra with the same enthusiasm as Eid. Here’s to forever celebrating Eid and Diwali together. PHOTOS: #1 Our first picture together, Jan 2020 #2 SMA wedding, 2024 #3 Our first date, 2019. #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #marriage #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Indian Colour Vision Test. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
AMITA & VARUN By @funkymonsta22 Most of our friends and family know that we met after I performed poetry at an open mic in 2022, but Varun and I had actually matched on Bumble 10 days prior. We weren't sure about dating because we had work and other commitments but one thing was true, we couldn't stop talking with each other. We started out as friends, or at least I was, until that call, one night, late May, where we spent the entire night talking about the Chennai floods in 2018–a time when we faced a similar struggle and loss. The thing was, Varun and I grew up in the same neighborhood on the opposite banks of the same river. We visited the same pizza joints, the same supermarkets, walked the same walking paths throughout our lives. His friends were from my school and my best friend lived in his apartment. Yet somehow our paths never crossed each other until that very moment. Though I come from a Malayalee Christian background and he comes from a Tamil Hindu background, we were Chennaiites first. Falling in love felt so natural and easy, and we knew that we wanted to be with each other for the rest of our life. It did take some time to convince my parents, but Varun's parents were always supportive of us and that had been a comfort in the initial stages of our relationship. Unfortunately before our parents could meet, my mom passed away. It breaks my heart to think that my mother wasn't there at my wedding but I'm glad she got to meet Varun at least before that, and that she liked him. We married under the SMA in November 2023 in the presence of our friends and family. Our experience with the paperwork wasn’t exactly pleasant. I wish the government did more to support marriages under the SMA. PHOTOS: #1 Driving back home together after the register marriage, November 2023 #2 Our first trip as a couple to Bangalore, 2022 #3 At a friend's wedding, 2022. #love #pyaar #ishq #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
DEEPSHIKHA & TABREZUL By @deepshikhachatterjee Tabrez & I met in 2016 in Delhi. We had been orbiting in each other’s galaxies for so long before chance finally intervened and brought us face-to-face. Something about him felt different. Like something one had longed for–like the first day of spring in Delhi after a long winter’s spell. When he asked me out, I turned him down, thinking he was joking (it was April Fool's Day), but he persisted. And I gave in but was clear that it would not be anything long term. My scepticism was to do with being hurt rather than about religion. Months turned into years & one day, the wise Tabrez (just like Rumi’s guru Shams Tabrezi) wanted to have a serious conversation. I dismissed him, saying we were still young & religion didn’t matter. It was an acknowledgement of my privilege. Tabrez is a Muslim OBC from a prominent family in Darjeeling that has strong ties with community and faith, though there have been interfaith marriages in his close-knit family. I am a Bengali Hindu Brahmin from Delhi with strong North Indian impulses. Nobody in my family has ever had an interfaith marriage. For years, we waited. Frustration, anxiety, and stress took a toll on my health. It was during that time that I unexpectedly saw my parents and Tabrez bond. Our marriage was made possible because of my parents’ love and support. The road to acceptance from Tabrez’s family was long & tumultuous, though he always knew they would come around. Once they were on board, we planned our wedding (which Tabrez and I funded as that's something we always wanted). Our friends, witnesses to our journey, were all there. We got married under the SMA in 2022 in Darjeeling and had pre-wedding rituals common to both cultures. All religions are the same if we expand the lens through which we view them. PHOTOS: #1 Wedding reception in Darjeeling, 2022 #2 Our first Eid, 2022 #3 Engagement, 2021. #love #pyaar #ishq #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Sons and daughters. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Posted @withregram • @indialoveproject HANA KHAN & ANUJ GURWARA By @girl.pilot Anuj (@anujgurwara ) and I met at a time when the world was upside down. It was during the pandemic that an app called Clubhouse became very popular. With no flying happening (I’m a pilot) I spent almost the whole of my free time on it. Anuj is a singer (a Filmfare award winner) and his voice is what attracted me the first time He sounded so KIND. We connected. Sent each other memes on social media. Our first long conversation was about our love for scuba diving. I was at the Chennai airport and I don’t think he knows that I just stood grinning till we finished the conversation. His passion was contagious! I remember him saying that he wanted to visit my city and I told him he should take the flight I’m flying out (as a pilot) of Hyderabad. He said “oh I’ve never flirted with a woman like this before” which left me open mouthed because I had zero idea! Our families were shocked when we first told them. His parents came around faster. Truth be told my father is still not onboard. I’m confident though that his goodness will win them over. My mother is understands that he keeps me happy. What my extended family thinks I have no idea 😬It has taken me and my siblings many years to break free of their opinions. The world is not kind to interfaith couples. More so now than any other time in the country. After a few bloopers (govt offices and broker bloopers) we got married on the 20th of November 2023 under the SMA. He’s a Hyderabadi potta and I am surprisingly very Delhi (as much as I protest 😂) We share a very unhealthy love for food which is why both cities make so much sense! My cat loves him more than he does me and even though I am SO jealous, that’s how I know with all certainty that I’m with the right person 😬 We both love to fly. And hope to fly forever. #onelife ✈️♥️ PHOTOS: #1 Mehendi at home, Oct 2023 #2 When I flew him as a passenger for the first time #3 When he came to Delhi to meet me for the first time. #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #marriage #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #indialoveproject
HANA KHAN & ANUJ GURWARA By @girl.pilot Anuj (@anujgurwara ) and I met at a time when the world was upside down. It was during the pandemic that an app called Clubhouse became very popular. With no flying happening (I’m a pilot) I spent almost the whole of my free time on it. Anuj is a singer (a Filmfare award winner) and his voice is what attracted me the first time He sounded so KIND. We connected. Sent each other memes on social media. Our first long conversation was about our love for scuba diving. I was at the Chennai airport and I don’t think he knows that I just stood grinning till we finished the conversation. His passion was contagious! I remember him saying that he wanted to visit my city and I told him he should take the flight I’m flying out (as a pilot) of Hyderabad. He said “oh I’ve never flirted with a woman like this before” which left me open mouthed because I had zero idea! Our families were shocked when we first told them. His parents came around faster. Truth be told my father is still not onboard. I’m confident though that his goodness will win them over. My mother is understands that he keeps me happy. What my extended family thinks I have no idea 😬It has taken me and my siblings many years to break free of their opinions. The world is not kind to interfaith couples. More so now than any other time in the country. After a few bloopers (govt offices and broker bloopers) we got married on the 20th of November 2023 under the SMA. He’s a Hyderabadi potta and I am surprisingly very Delhi (as much as I protest 😂) We share a very unhealthy love for food which is why both cities make so much sense! My cat loves him more than he does me and even though I am SO jealous, that’s how I know with all certainty that I’m with the right person 😬 We both love to fly. And hope to fly forever. #onelife ✈️♥️ PHOTOS: #1 Mehendi at home, Oct 2023 #2 When I flew him as a passenger for the first time #3 When he came to Delhi to meet me for the first time. #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #marriage #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Election meet-cutes. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
POOJA BALAKRISHNAN & ARUN DAYALAN By @paoroujna_06 A 24-year-old emotional me and a 21-year-old boy with his practical hat were thrown together by our friend @vini_anand0 at a buddy’s wedding in 2018. I was drawn to Arun’s smile and the mischief in his eyes, and our handshake became the start of something spicy. After a year of furious messaging, we were on our first date in Kovalam–a place where even the waves couldn’t match the unpredictability of our relationship. When I popped the marriage question, Arun dropped a bombshell–he was not interested. Next followed a rollercoaster of six breakups and six makeups. Amidst all the chaos, we realised our true feelings. Our conversations, dates, and video calls were straight out of a romantic sitcom. One day, Arun finally blurted a ‘yes’ to my marriage proposal. After his family discovered my caste, they raised red flags. My family didn’t like the age difference. They even found me a groom who had a government job, but of course I refused. It didn’t help that our horoscopes didn’t match and neither did our inter-caste families. Amidst all the struggles, my family eventually accepted our love and we were married in 2022. A heartfelt shoutout to our ambassador, Vinitha. Now we are stepping into our third year, celebrating our second wedding anniversary with our adorable 6-month-old toddler. Hey Arun! I love you :) PHOTOS: #1 At my brother's wedding reception, 2024 #2 Our re-knot function, 2022 #3 Our first meeting, Kovalam, 2019. #love #pyaar #ishq #marriage #consent #intercaste #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Relationships in 2024. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
A letter from @ailaj_hq to Karnataka chief minister @siddaramaiah_official. #IndiaLoveProject
JYOTI & WAHEED By Jyoti We were childhood friends. Our families were neighbours and we frequented each other's houses. We talked freely and shared our progressive ideals. Our commonalities led to a deeper bond and love blossomed in the early 1990s. Sometime in 1991, our parents came to know of our relationship and a sort of war broke out. The Ram Mandir issue was at its peak and inter-religious hatred was palpable. I belonged to a high caste Reddy Hindu family and my father could not tolerate the idea of this relationship. They started torturing me, beating me, and trapped me at home. For 2 months I didn't even see the road outside. Once, I went to the registrar's office and applied for an SMA marriage. But my family found out and the torture continued. Finally, I had had enough and managed to escape to Waheed. Days later we were all set to register our marriage. Waheed's friends stopped us outside the registrar’s office and informed us that my parents were waiting inside. We fled and took shelter with Waheed's friend. After several other foiled marriage attempts, we came across the Kula Nirmulana Sangham (Casteless Society of India). With their support, we narrowly escaped my family and got married on 14 September 1992, despite the registrar's attempts to delay and inform my parents. After that the Kula Nirmoolan society also held a social marriage for us and a grand event which was attended by distinguished activists across Hyderabad and covered by the media. We have passed on our inter-religious and atheist ideals to our 2 daughters. In fact, we wanted to include Periyar (after EV Ramasamy 'Periyar') in their names. Waheed is today the president of Kula Nirmoolan society and I am its vice president. We help inter-religious, inter-caste couples and till date we have married around 80 couples. Waheed finally entered my parents’ home after 14 years of marriage. My father, in a lighter moment, said though he still disapproved of our marriage, he was glad we were happy! As told to @sreemantiwrites PHOTOS: #1 At home, 2024 #2 Exchanging garlands,1992 #3 At home, 2024.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 February, the month of love, or at least the one dedicated to love is gone but the feeling of love lingers. Through the months and years, love is a yearning, a fight, a quest and a destination even, to many. Through the series ‘Love Storiyaan’ streaming on Prime Video, that translates to love stories, is a pack of 6 episodes depicting real life stories of real people and their journeys of finding love in the most unexpected places and people and braving the odds to make it through. An interview by Esha Chaudhuri Read the full story on our website Link in bio! #SundayShillong #TheShillongTimes #InstaWithTST #LoveStoriyaan #webseries #tvseries #cinema #entertainment #bollywood #DharmaCinema #IndiaLoveProject #lovestories #love #relationship #shillong #meghalaya
The business of match making. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Sita and Akbar, taboo in 2024, though The Indian Express reported that ‘interfaith couples’ have always been a fixture in our zoos. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Yamini Vijayan @yaminivijayan writes about an episode of Love Storiyaan for this edition of Team Picks. "The first thing I did when I came home after a trip to Rajasthan earlier this month was to watch episode 5 of Love Storiyaan on Amazon Prime. The episode titled ‘Faasley’ was based on my cousin Dhanya and her husband Homayon. Although the details of their epic love story—scattered across Russia, Afghanistan, and India—are familiar to me, watching it play out on screen got me all teary-eyed. They had fallen in love at university in St. Petersburg, married in Kerala, raised children in Kabul, and spent years apart for professional reasons (and continue to). And yet, here they are, three decades later, an Indian woman and an Afghan man, still longing to be with each other. For me, personally, it was amazing to think about how my cousin Dhanya went to study abroad on scholarship. As she explains, it wasn’t common for girls from small towns in Kerala to go to Russia to pursue higher education. But she had also flown to Kabul on her own in the late nineties, when the Taliban was in power, only to be with Homayon. It's impossible not to admire her sense of adventure, and courage. When speaking of those despairing years under the Taliban’s rule, Homayon says, “In those dark days of Afghanistan, living without any civil liberties, we would seek happiness in everything we possibly could. And in one way, Dhanya’s arrival was a source of joy for me.” Their story seems especially relevant right now, as the political atmosphere in India gets increasingly conservative, and interfaith relationships are being policed. You’re reminded that these boundaries melt easily, and so much joy and hope can come from letting others in. I’m also happy that I could be a small part of this story, by nudging my cousin to submit their story to @indialoveproject which celebrates “love outside the shackles of faith, caste, ethnicity, and gender.” #teampick #lovestoriyaan #indialoveproject
#review These are real life love stories. Derived from the popular Instagram handle #IndiaLoveProject @dharmaticent @primevideoin @indialoveproject LINK IN BIO. #lovestory #dharmatic #lovestoriyaan #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime #KaranJohar #ApoorvaMehta
#review Endearing stories of love - derived from the popular Instagram handle #IndiaLoveProject @dharmaticent @arnab29.09 #arnabbanerjee #lovestory #dharmatic #lovestoriyaan
SWARA BHASKER & FAHAD AHMAD By @reallyswara ‘Wise men say, only fools rush in…’ Fahad & I certainly rushed into marriage, but were friends for 3 years prior. It was a love neither of us noticed blossoming, perhaps because the differences between us were many. Hindu-Muslim was only the most obvious. I’m older than Fahad & we come from different worlds: a big city girl from an ethnically mixed English speaking family & a small town boy from a traditional Western UP family that speaks Urdu & Hindustani. I’m an actress in Hindi films, he’s a research scholar, activist & politician. But our liberal arts education & values gave us a shared language of political beliefs & a common vision for our society & country. We met at the CAA-NRC protests in December 2019 & even organised one together. Slowly, we became close confidants. I felt safe with Fahad & always seen by him. He said he could talk to me about anything without fear of judgement. After months of intense communication & night long conversations, I asked Fahad what next. He said though we were worlds apart, we were very compatible, he was very fond of me & if I waited 2-3 years for him to ‘settle’ we could marry. I was stunned but also disarmed by his confidence & candour. I always thought I had gone beyond the log kya kahenge mentality, but suddenly, I was worrying about how family, friends, filmy acquaintances & even my ever loyal trolls would react. I had to face the secret shadows in my heart. Amazingly, Fahad could read my unspoken fears & we worked through them. Our families were concerned, but we stood by our love. Our shocked parents accepted our BIG decision, though hesitantly & after gently laying out concerns. When they met us together, I think they felt reassured. We were married under the SMA one year ago today. Fittingly, a relationship that began at a protest to preserve the Constitution was solemnised under constitutional provisions. A month later (I was pregnant by then), we celebrated at my nana-nani’s home with shared customs. There was lots of music, feasting & a Daawat-e-Walima. The joyous 10-day affair felt like a cultural mahotsav!
Thank you for all the love ♥️ #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime is produced by @karanjohar and his brilliant team at @dharmaticent. Watch the latest series starring six India Love Project couples exclusively on @primevideoin. @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @sonymusicindia @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles @babyjaanramani @samarhalarnkar @niloufervenk #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #indialoveproject
Review by Geetika Mantri In a country where love and marriage can often remain distinct from one another and where arranged endogenous partnerships are the norm, I’ve always found it ironic that so many immensely popular mainstream Hindi films depict love that transcends social boundaries. Love Storiyaan, a docu-series about six real-life couples who challenged barriers of caste, faith, culture, and nationality, is a reminder that perhaps seemingly fantastical Bollywood love stories might not be so far removed from our true aspirations. Based on six stories from the India Love Project, an Instagram page run by journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman that showcases “love outside the shackles of faith, caste, ethnicity, and gender”, Love Storiyaan was released on Amazon Prime Video on Valentine’s Day. Each of the six stories has a different director – Archana Phadke, Akshay Indikar, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, Collin D’Cunha, and Vivek Soni. It uses a mix of on-camera interviews with the couples, a chronicle of a real-time event – meeting the family who didn’t accept them earlier, an old friend who’s often the matchmaker, or returning to their home countries after their resigned departures – and dramatisation and old footage of the past as the couples narrate their love stories and struggles in the present day. Link in bio/stories #lovestoriyaan #amazonprime #lovestoriyaanreview #karanjohar #indialoveproject #tnmfilmreviews
The power of pyaar. Thank you for watching ♥️♥️♥️. This new anthology stars six India Love Project couples #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime is produced by @karanjohar ‘s brilliant team at @dharmaticent and available exclusively on @primevideoin @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @sonymusicindia @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #indialoveproject
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The first reviews are out! Watch our six India Love Project couples star in Love Storiyaan. Watch now, only on @primevideoin #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @dharmaticent @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
@penpencildraw was inspired by the first episode of the 🔥 new anthology starring six India Love Project couples. #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime is produced by @karanjohar ‘s brilliant team at @dharmaticent and available exclusively on @primevideoin @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles @babyjaanramani @samarhalarnkar @niloufervenk #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
WE’RE LIVE! Six India Love Project couples star in Love Storiyaan. Watch now, only on @primevideoin #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @dharmaticent @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
#NetSnippet | In a refreshing departure from crime dramas dominating OTT platforms, Karan Johar's latest production, Love Storiyaan, is gearing up for its Valentine's Day release on Amazon Prime. The series, featuring six real-life couples from diverse backgrounds, draws inspiration from the India Love Project, with a focus on untold narratives from the Northeast. Conceptualised by Somen Mishra, the creative director at Dharmatic Entertainment, the show reportedly spotlights the romantic journey of Shillong's RJ Nicky (Nicholas Jonathan Kharnami) and his former rival-turned-wife, Rajni Chhetri, now a professor. Mishra reportedly expressed enthusiasm for representing the Northeast, citing the lack of regional representation in characters and actors. Notably, Love Storiyaan, directed by six accomplished directors, includes RJ Nicky and Rajni's narrative helmed by Vivek Soni, known for his work on films like Ra.one and Udta Punjab. The series, shot in Meghalaya and parts of Assam, aims to capture the essence of the couple's love story, as per reports. Love Storiyaan promises a captivating journey into genuine love stories and is poised to stream on Amazon Prime from February 14. #IndiaLoveProject #Extraordinary #ValentinesDay #LoveStoriyaan #Meghalaya #KaranJohar #NortheastToday
Amazon original series #LoveStoriyaan steals the spotlight at the Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme, showcasing the power of love on screen! celebrities left the screening with raving reviews and so much love! Witness the enthralling journey of six real-life couples as they navigate through life’s challenges to reach their happy ending on @primevideoin this Valentine’s Day. @dharmaticent #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta, and #ArchanaPhadke #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #IndiaLoveProject #LoveStoriyaanonPrime #latest #latestinbollywood #news #explore #explorepage #trending #viral #bollywood
Every love story is beautiful, but this valentine’s week it is #LoveStoriyaan that dazzled at the Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme! Mark your calendars this February 14 to book yourself a date with @primevideoin to watch Love Storiyaan! @dharmaticent #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #IndiaLoveProject #LoveStoriyaanonPrime #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta and #ArchanaPhadke #funkaarmedia
Amazon original series #LoveStoriyaan steals the spotlight showcasing the power of love on screen! celebrities left the screening with raving reviews and so much love! Witness the enthralling journey of six real-life couples as they navigate through life’s challenges to reach their happy ending on @primevideoin this Valentine’s Day. @dharmaticent #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta, and #ArchanaPhadke #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #IndiaLoveProject #LoveStoriyaanonPrime
It was a starry night at #LoveStoriyaan’s Premiere at the Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme! @primevideoin and @dharmaticent created sheer magic by celebrating the diverse love stories of six real life couples. The six-part series, inspired by #IndiaLoveProject, proves to be a groundbreaking series through compelling narratives. Don’t miss the exclusive premiere this Valentine’s Day on Prime Video! #IndiaLoveProject #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta, and #ArchanaPhadke #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #lovestoriyaanonprime #kavyavaghani
There was love in the air at the #LoveStoriyaan premiere at Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme! Kudos to @primevideoin and @dharmaticent for sharing beautiful stories of six real life couples inspired by #IndiaLoveProject, launching on Feb 14, Valentine’s Day on Prime Video - #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta, and #ArchanaPhadke #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #LoveStoriyaanonPrime
Every love story is beautiful, but this valentine’s week it is #LoveStoriyaan that dazzled at the Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme! Mark your calendars this February 14 to book yourself a date with @primevideoin to watch Love Storiyaan! @dharmaticent #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #IndiaLoveProject #LoveStoriyaanonPrime #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta and #ArchanaPhadke
It was a starry night at #LoveStoriyaan’s Premiere at the Jio MAMI Year-Round Programme! @primevideoin and @dharmaticent created sheer magic by celebrating the diverse love stories of six real life couples. The six-part series, inspired by #IndiaLoveProject, proves to be a groundbreaking series through compelling narratives. Don’t miss the exclusive premiere this Valentine’s Day on Prime Video! #IndiaLoveProject #AkshayIndikar, #VivekSoni, #CollinDCunha, #ShaziaIqbal, #HardikMehta, and #ArchanaPhadke #ApoorvaMehta @Karanjohar @somenmishra #LoveStoriyaanonPrime #bollywood #bollywoodupdates #celebupdates #varinderchawla
Presenting our little ode to love for #lovestoriyaanonprime ❤️ #aashiyaan is all yours now! . @shaansay @nehakarode_music @jonitamusic @meghdeep_bose @azeemdayani @maggibali @dharmaticent @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @indialoveproject @sonymusicindia . #lovestoriyaan #webseries #lovesong #titlesong #newsong #shantanudutta #nehakarode #jonitagandhi #indialoveproject #primevideo #hindisong #newmusic
Six love stories from @indialoveproject, recreated by Karan Johar’s team at @dharmaticent. On @primevideoin this Valentine’s Day ❤️ @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @somenmishra @indikarakshay @archana99999 @collindcunha @serialclicker811 @shaz.3.0 @vivek.sonni @dushyantwork @swati.s.ghosh @aektakapoor @ullekhnp @tistadipan_official @dhanyakhoram @mhkhoram @bubblee_bubbles #love #pyaar #ishq #interfaith #intercaste #lgbtqia #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
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KARAN JOHAR - AMAZON PRIME VIDEO: ‘LOVE STORIYAAN’ TO PREMIERE THIS VALENTINE... #Dharmatic And #AmazonPrimeVideoIndia Collaborate For #LoveStoriyaan,Which Premieres 14 Feb 2024. The Series Takes Us Through Six Stories Of Real love,Inspired By #IndialoveProject. #LoveStoriyaanOnPrime
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#KaranJohar took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce a new series titled #LoveStoriyaan. The series combines six real-life love stories featured on #IndiaLoveProject, a social media community. The stories are directed by six directors including Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni.
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The Allahabad High Court refused to grant protection to 8 interfaith couples saying their marriages were not in compliance with the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
In an age when interfaith love is being criminalised, this new series tracks what Indian courts say about our right to choose a partner. #IndiaLoveProject
ROMINA ZEINALI & VED PRAKASH SHARMA By @contactvpsharma Our story began in the sacred embrace of the Lotus Temple in South Delhi. Ved, an Indian, and Romina, an Iranian, crossed paths while volunteering for a cause close to our hearts in 2011. We were part of the same group of friends, but it was as if something unknown connected us. As our days of service came to an end, it was time for Romina to return to her country. Love was declared in the backseat of a taxi enroute to the airport. Our love defied borders and religious differences. We spent two years in a long-distance relationship, communicating via phone calls, Skype and Yahoo, until Romina invited Ved to Iran to meet her family and take their relationship further. We were married there in 2013 but couldn’t register the marriage as Ved was from the Bahá'í faith. We registered our marriage under the SMA in India. After 7 years we were blessed with a lovely son Vivaan. There were many troubles along the way. Ved is excluded from his village community as he is perceived to be married to a Muslim. As anti-government protests in Iran have intensified in recent times, those from the Bahá'í faith find themselves in greater danger in Iran. Ved was forced to leave Iran within 6 days in 2021 because of being Bahá'í, leaving behind his family. Iranian authorities prevented them from boarding a flight to India. Indian authorities' intervention allowed them to come to India, but Romina is now barred from returning to her country. Yet, we have lived a happily married life with God’s grace and blessings this past decade. “Our story is a testament that borders and boundaries are meant to separate lands, but love makes them disappear. It is the only reason for unity and peace among peoples from different cultures, races and backgrounds in this world. As the Bahá'í saying goes, "The earth is but one country, mankind its citizens.” PHOTOS: #1 Visiting the Lotus temple, 2015 #2 At the mall, Lucknow #3 At an event in Lucknow. #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
In an age when interfaith love is being criminalised, honour killings continue and marriage equality hangs in balance, this new series will track what Indian courts say about our right to choose a partner. #IndiaLoveProject
Love is a dangerous game. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
GOURI KRISHNA & IRFAN SALIM By @gouri_gk Fate brought me to Irfan during our BTech exams in 2012. We shared a bench due to the same roll number, a meeting that I never imagined would redefine my life. Initially, we seemed worlds apart—he was loud and outgoing & I was reserved. But as we got to know each other, I revised my judgement. During our second year we travelled home on the same bus and that’s where we connected deeply. Aware of our religious differences as a Hindu and a Muslim, we ignored our growing chemistry. We didn't label our relationship and postponed all decisions. Irfan’s free-spirited nature and his way of embracing each day led me on a journey of self-discovery. I loved myself more when I was around him. From 2017, we embarked on our individual journeys but despite the distance, our commitment to each other only grew. In 2020, the pandemic enforced a heart-wrenching separation that lasted for 11/2 years. Our families were aware of our bond, but the idea of marriage hadn't crossed their minds. Convincing them was a battle. We were up against the societally entrenched idea that marriage is transferring ownership of a woman. We stayed resolute through numerous trials and heartaches & our families slowly understood the depth of our commitment. Finally, in August 2021, after completing his Masters, Irfan met my parents. After a decade of knowing each other, four years of friendship, and six years of enduring a long-distance relationship, our love story peaked. We registered our marriage through the SMA in 2022 and followed it up with Hindu and Muslim ceremonies. As we started the life we envisioned, my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis made us rethink our entire future. These make-or-break moments are when you fall in love with each other all over again. Two years later, I am amazed by the journey we've undertaken. Our story isn't just about the success of love but about the strength that emerges when two hearts stand united against life's fiercest storms. PHOTOS: #1 Our recent beach vacation, 2023 #2 Our three beautiful marriages, Jan 2022 #3 A throwback to where it all began, our classroom pic, 2013.
SHREYA K & ALLAN HR By @harold.himself Shreya and I crossed paths through a shared interest in a movie Facebook group she moderated back in early 2021. Our love grew over meetings and easy conversations about poetry, world cinema and life. Shreya, hailing from a traditional Hindu family in Uttarpara, West Bengal, and myself from Kollam, Kerala, with a strict Christian Catholic background, navigated the complexities of our diverse backgrounds. In the second year of Shreya's MDS post-graduation in Sodepur and my work in Hyderabad, we decided to unveil our relationship to our respective families. Shreya's parents expressed concerns about her involvement with a Christian partner, leading us to a pivotal decision. One night, we mutually agreed for Shreya to move out of her home, and she joined me in Hyderabad, fully aware that this choice would shape our destinies. While living in Hyderabad, her parents, though disapproving, urged us to return to Kolkata. In July 2022, we had an Arya Samaj wedding followed by an SMA ceremony. Afterward, we returned to Kolkata, where Shreya resumed her studies. The confusion and challenges continued as my parents struggled to understand our choices without meeting us. From late 2022 to early 2023, a positive shift occurred. Awkward dinners and joint celebrations, like Durga Puja, unfolded, fostering gradual acceptance. My mother's visit for two weeks initiated the meeting of our families, leading to reconciliation in March 2023. The culmination was our social marriage on December 23, 2023, where both families embraced the occasion. The journey was arduous, but love triumphed. Today, we celebrate each other's cultures harmoniously. Shreya relishes spicy Kerala fish curry and Elayappam, while I savor Nolen gurer sandesh and Bhetki fry. As told to @sreemantiwrites PHOTOS: #1 Kollam, Kerala, Oct 2023 #2 Kolkata, Dec 2022 #3 Kolkata, March 2023 #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Priyam & Amlan | A session to remember #lookslikefilm #storieswithlove #weddingstories #realemotions #candid #poetry #intimatewedding #interculturewedding #interculture #elopementcollective #elopement #popxowedding #IndiaLoveProject #theknot #momentsovermountains #momentoverposes #assamesebride #weddingphotography #weddingvideography #fineart #storytelling #mood #dreamers #love #lovestories #radlovestories #loveandwildhearts
BITA NAGHIBI & BHAGWAN KAMBLE By @bitwanindia Bhagwan and I connected in early 2022 through an English learning app. We were paired together and would talk daily to practice. The more we talked, the more we began to like each other. Neither of us had felt this way before. So, after some weeks of talking, we decided to meet in person. He was pursuing his masters from IIT Bombay at that time. Since he couldn't take time off to travel, I decided to come to India from Iran. I had visited India many years earlier for the Asian Championship (I won a gold medal in karate), but never on my own. Our friends were quite shocked at how quickly we had grown to trust each other. During my stay in India, we spent a lot of time talking and even travelled to Goa and Alibaug. I had always wanted a caring and honest guy like him, and in just two weeks, I was convinced that he was the one I wanted to be with. When I had to leave for Iran, I cried a lot because I was not sure when we would meet again. Once I was back home, I told my father (my mother knew by then). They were a little unsure because they didn't know him, but they didn't question my decision. They did not care about his religion or finances — they just wanted me to be happy. A few months later, he came to Iran, and my parents immediately liked him. Initially, he was supposed to stay for a couple of weeks but ended up being there for over 2 months! We travelled and he met my friends and family. We wanted to get married at the earliest. Bhagwan did not ask his family for permission. He told them about our decision to marry and they had no choice but to accept our relationship. Eventually, even they felt good about our decision. We had a court marriage in December 2022 with them as our witnesses. Bhagwan and I come from different families and cultures. It is his concern for me and my well-being that has made it easy for me to adjust. Despite all our differences, we share the same values. PHOTOS: #1 Wedding day, December 2022 #2 At a park in Pune, 2023 #3 Trip to Kerala, 2023. #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
When bromance could have been romance. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Humans are the most evolved, right? By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Going backwards in time. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
The us and them philosophy of the Indian family. By @penpencildraw. #IndiaLoveProject
Happy interfaith Diwali to you from @penpencildraw and from us at ILP🪔✨️ #IndiaLoveProject
ANEEZ SAIKIA & SANAM CHOUDHURY By Sanam Choudhury You could say it started from a Facebook comment but destiny had a plan for us a year before. So one day in 2018 this girl popped up on my screen and after reading her posts, I knew I had to send her a friend request even though she might not reply to my text as we didn't have any mutual friends. But I hoped that she would at least accept my request and yes finally she did! After that I never dared to text her but I tracked her day after day and one year passed. Within that one year I decided to fully come out to the world for who I was and gave myself a new haircut, chopping off my long hair. That day I posted my new look on Facebook and I guess that was my lucky picture as she commented on it (though it was after one week). I wanted to reply immediately but I didn't want to look desperate so I held myself back for a full 6 minutes. That's how we started talking and eventually exchanged numbers. Time went by and we didn't even realise how two strangers kept chatting through the nights, often till 5 am. After 5 months we decided to meet. We lived in different cities and I found an excuse to visit her when I went to celebrate my sister's birthday in her city. We planned our first date in a cafe and when she didn’t come at the appointed time, I thought she was not going to show up. But then she arrived and I got my breath back. After two days I returned to my city and became a Pokemon inside a pokéball (that’s what she calls me). I’m still waiting to be a Pikachu. The distance hasn’t changed anything between us; in fact we get stronger every day. We have faced a lot of ups and downs as it is not easy for us to stay apart for so long. But every time the wait to meet her ends, that's the moment I feel that, despite the distance, it’s all worth it. PHOTOS: #1 Second anniversary at Mocha, 2021 #2 & #3 Durga Puja at Sanam's home, 2022. #love #pyaar #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject #RainbowRishtaOnPrime
Rumela & Shubrajit . . Shot for @dreamsandmemories.in . . #coupleportrait #monochromatic #belovedstories #indialoveproject #popxowedding #lookslikefilmweddings #guwahati #gauhati #momentsoverposes #couple #assamwedding #weddingplanner #weddingplannerguwahati #assamwedding
KETHZI GILDONA GILBERT & TANAY GAHLOT By @ketzgilbert I met Tanay in college in Goa. He’s from a Hindu background in Bhopal, while I come from a conservative Tamil Christian family. He was a studious boy, and I was a naive girl enjoying her newfound freedom away from home. We sat next to each other in class, and that was the start of a deep friendship. In our final year, our friendship developed into something far more profound. I knew the road to acceptance with my family wasn’t going to be easy. So we kept our love a secret while continuing to nurture our relationship. Post-college, we got jobs in Pune, where we continued to make lots of loving memories. When I was 23, pressure from my family to have an arranged marriage intensified. I found myself in a tough spot, having to fight for both love and my career aspirations. We had to reevaluate if we really wanted to fight this till the end. And we chose to follow our hearts. Being financially independent and living away from home gave me the space to avoid emotional pressure. At 27, I finally told my family about Tanay’s (@tanaygahlot) existence, and it was a rocky road to acceptance. It was a very mentally exhausting time. Numerous heated phone conversations followed by long breaks of not talking gave them time to process the news. Having supportive sisters and friends helped me hold on and not give up. After months of negotiations, we finally celebrated with a Christian wedding in Tamil Nadu and a Hindu wedding by the beach in Goa. Our legal marriage in 2021 under the SMA was in Goa, too. We sealed the deal where our love story began. Our parents have embraced us. We now live in Switzerland and will soon celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. We celebrate both Hindu and Christian festivals, without having to choose one side of our family to spend the holidays with. Each day–through the highs, lows, stillness of ordinary moments, and even through boredom–we’ve found our home in each other. We are so glad we fought for it. PHOTOS: #1 New Year's Eve in Switzerland, 2022 #2 Us during college, 2015. #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
NADIA HOSSAIN & PRONAB GHOSH By @nadiahossain89 We met in 2008 at a training centre where we taught English. Slowly I realised that he was just the man I wanted in my life. But I was sure that nothing could come of an interfaith relationship and did not divulge my feelings. Eventually, he approached me. We decided to embark on a relationship knowing fully well that nothing may come of it. Years passed before we told our families. Both sides were very conservative and reacted predictably. My father was heavily influenced by the mainstream representation of interfaith relationships which are mostly designed to horrify and discourage such alliances. Though they came around a while later because my mother liked Pronab (@pronab6678), she said she didn't have the courage to support us. My in-laws refused to answer our advances and did not even meet me. In no way could they be convinced to accept a Muslim woman as their daughter-in-law. We fell back into our committed relationship with no hopes of ever getting married. I was determined to be financially independent and saw it as the only way to convince our parents. When both of us secured government jobs, we approached our families again. My parents agreed this time, seeing that their reservations would no longer stop us. We got married in 2016 via the SMA. I was insistent on having a celebration to counter the fear that nobody would come to an interfaith marriage. We were pleased with the large attendance from both families. Our ceremony mixed Hindu and Muslim traditions. My in-laws stayed away. One year after our marriage, my father-in-law fell sick. When I went to see him in the hospital, he smiled and asked me to sit. It did not seem that we were meeting for the first time and it was a beautiful welcome. We never referred to the past and everything flowed naturally. Today, everything has been smoothed over and we are happy and content. As told to @sreemantiwrites PHOTOS: #1 Celebrating our 6th Anniversary, 2022 #2 Marriage day, Burdwan, 2016 #3 Quality time in Mirik, 2023.
Interfaith and inter-caste couples learn to smile their way through the Log Kya Kehenge syndrome in Indian families. Don't miss @penpencildraw 's take on this world, especially for ILP, every alternate Wednesday. #IndiaLoveProject
HARINI GOKUL & BART CORNELISSEN By @harinigokul When Bart and I first met at the Vienna airport, we discovered that we shared a mutual love for history and architecture. I had a few days off in the city, and he offered to show me around. That is how we started dating. Bart is Dutch; I am Indian, but I moved to the US for my studies. On paper, we were quite different. But when we met, we clicked instantly. During our first time in Vienna, he was going to show me a church, and it was only after 45 minutes that we realised we had been walking in the opposite direction. That's how engrossing our conversation was! We were lucky to have parents who were comfortable with our relationship. My parents, who live in India, were asked a lot of questions from the extended family. But they always prioritised my needs. Because of their support, we did not have to face the struggles that many young couples face these days. Both Bart and I are not big believers of rituals and ceremonies. We got married at the City Hall in Amsterdam. Bart and I have shared values and wanted a purpose driven life. It was also important for me to have a partner who would treat me as an equal, something I had not seen in many marriages growing up. I wanted to be in a relationship where I had my voice and agency. Now, when I am on the road for work, sometimes for weeks at a stretch, Bart takes care of our son and the home. Together, we are finding little ways of fixing age-old patriarchy and creating a standard of what an equal partnership looks like for our son. To young couples: Think long term. Consider if you and your partner are a good fit, if you have the ability to grow together years from now. If yes, fight for your love, but make sure you are financially independent first. Also, look beyond initial differences. Bart and I may look very different, but we share similar values on matters such as family and money, and that has helped us work through our cultural differences. As told to @maisahirfan PHOTOS: #1 Celebrating my dad’s birthday in Hawaii #2 Summer vacation in the Netherlands #3 Visiting friends. #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject
Starting today, the talented @penpencildraw begins a fortnightly column for our page every alternate Wednesday. We hope you enjoy! Remember to share the good news. #IndiaLoveProject
SREEJA GOPAL & TAIMUR TARIQ By @india_pakistan_sreejataimur We met in 2010 in Sharjah. I was working there as a dental assistant and Taimur (@taimur_tariq1) had his business nearby. He came in as a patient first and then started coming in frequently without any reason. Sometimes he even brought a friend with him and presented him as a patient! One day, a juice was delivered to the clinic. When I said I didn't order it, the delivery boy showed me the receipt. The sender's phone number was listed there. I called and it was Taimur on the other side! That's how he got my number! After that, he started calling all the time and we grew closer. A year later, he went to his home in Multan, Pakistan and called me from there too. I was touched - and thought about how much he cared for me. When he came back, he brought Pakistani suits for me - I was thrilled! However, my visa ended after three years and I came back to my home in Kerala. We kept in touch through the phone. I soon got a job in Yemen where I went to work as a nurse. In 2015, the civil war broke out in Yemen and all Indians were evacuated. I came back to India. Taimur called and asked me to come to Dubai, so I decided to fly there. After I got a new job, we decided to get married. However, our families were against it at first. I had pressure to leave him and marry within my religion. But slowly, and surely, Taimur won over their hearts with his inherent honesty and love for me. We got married in the Ajman court on 16 April 2018. We had a beautiful honeymoon in Singapore and Malaysia, following which we have been staying in Ajman. I come to Kerala to visit my family every year and this time, Taimur also got his visa and came for two weeks this August. As told to @sreemantiwrites PHOTOS: #1 Marriage registration day, Ajman, 2018 #2 Onam celebration in Kerala, 2023 #3 Trip to Azerbaijan, 2023. #love #pyaar #marriage #interfaith #consent #lifegoals #couplegoals #IndiaLoveProject