**Sri Lanka – August 29, 2026**
A destination wedding for Nikhil Ruparel and Jigyasa was held on August 29 at the Araliya Beach Resort in Sri Lanka. The ceremony, described by organizers as a “grand” celebration, featured a guest list that included political figures, business leaders and entertainment personalities from India and Sri Lanka.
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena attended the event as chief guest. He was accompanied by Dudley Sirisena, the owner of the Araliya Group, which operates the resort. Other notable attendees listed by the organizers were:
* Kripashankar Singh, former Home Minister of Maharashtra, India
* Aslam Shaikh, former cabinet minister of Maharashtra, India
* Smita Thackeray, founder of the Mukti Foundation, India
* Bollywood actors Gulshan Grover, Siddhi Idnani and Kush Shah (known for his role as “Goli” in *Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah*)
The evening included a musical performance by singer Juggy Sandhu. According to the press release, the families of the bride and groom expressed gratitude to Mr. Ruwaan, chief operating officer of the Araliya Group, and to Vogue Events for coordinating the hospitality and logistics.
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Article and image source: srilankasource.com
