On June 11, 2025, television star Avika Gor, renowned for her role as Anandi in Balika Vadhu, announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Milind Chandwani in a private ceremony in Hyderabad, sparking joy among fans. The couple, who have been dating since 2020, shared the news via Instagram, with Avika calling it the “easiest YES” of her life. The engagement, marked by love-filled photos, highlights their journey from friendship to romance.
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A Love Story Blossoms
Avika, 27, and Milind, 33, met through mutual friends in Hyderabad in 2020. During a 2024 podcast with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa, Avika revealed she fell for Milind at first sight, but he friend-zoned her for six months, wanting to ensure their bond was solid before committing. “I was married to him in my head,” she said. Their relationship went public in November 2020 with a romantic Instagram post from Avika, celebrating Milind’s supportive nature. The couple’s roka and engagement photos, shared on June 11, 2025, showed Avika in a pastel pink saree and Milind in a matching kurta-pyjama, radiating joy.
Who Is Milind Chandwani?
Milind, an IIM Ahmedabad graduate and former software engineer at Infosys, is a social activist and founder of Camp Diaries, an NGO focused on educating underprivileged children. He gained recognition as a contestant on MTV Roadies Real Heroes in 2019. Known for his compassionate personality, Milind has been Avika’s grounding force, with the couple set to star in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga, offering fans a glimpse into their dynamic, per Times of India.
Fans and Future Plans
The engagement announcement drew heartfelt wishes from fans and celebrities, with comments flooding social media. Avika’s caption described the “filmy” moment of Milind’s proposal, noting, “Real love? It may not always be perfect, but it is magical,” The couple’s upcoming reality show appearance signals more shared moments ahead, blending Avika’s entertainment world with Milind’s social work ethos.
-By Manoj H