From Balika Vadhu's Anandi to bride-to-be: Avika Gor’s fairytale roka

Television star Avika Gor, known for her iconic role in Balika Vadhu, just got engaged to her longtime love Milind Chandwani.

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00:00She was the face of child bride Anandi.

00:02Now she's stepping into her own bridal chapter.

00:05Television star Avika Gor, who won hearts with Balika Vadhu,

00:09has just said yes to the love of her life, Milin Chandwani.

00:12After dating for over 5 years, the couple is now officially engaged.

00:15And they shared dreamy roka pictures online that melted hearts.

00:19This is what Avika posted on her Instagram.

00:21Their love story began in 2020, when they met through mutual friends in Hyderabad.

00:25Avika liked him from the very start, but Milin, being the practical one,

00:29friend-zoned her for 6 whole months.

00:31Still, she never had a doubt.

00:33As she says, when you know, you know.

00:35She's filming, dramatic, full of emotions,

00:37while he's calm, logical and always ready with a first aid kit.

00:41They're opposites, but somehow they just fit.

00:43So who is Milin Chandwani?

00:45He's not from the entertainment industry.

00:47An engineer turned philanthropist, Milin worked at Infosys,

00:50studied at IMM Dabas and now runs Camp Diaries,

00:53an NGO that helps underprivileged kids get quality education.

00:57He was also seen on MTV Roadies.

00:59Season 17 in Neha Dhupia's gang, where his thoughtful nature stood out.

01:03From making her mark on television with Balika Vadhu and Sasural Simarka,

01:06to starring in Telugu hits like Oyala Jampala and Shanmukha,

01:10Avika has grown into a true screen favourite.

01:13And now she's found her real-life hero.

01:15As Avika puts it, love isn't always perfect, but it's magical.

01:19The heroine has found her happy ending, and it's just the beginning.

01:22And it's just the ending.

01:33Ami.