Indian Badminton star Jwala Gutta is set to marry actor Vishnu Vishal on April 22 "We are getting married. We thank you for all the love you have showered upon us over the years and seek blessings as we embark on this journey of love, loyalty, friendship and togetherness," Jwala Gutta said in a social media post.
"With the blessings of our families, it gives us immense joy in sharing the news of our marriage, in a private affair in presence of near and dear," they added. Vishnu also took to Twitter to confirm the development. "Life is a journey.... Embrace it... Have faith and take the leap... Need all your love and support as always," he said.
Jwala Gutta and actor Vishnu Vishal took to social media to announce their engagement in September 2020. The popular couple had gone public with their relationship two years ago on social media.
Jwala is a recipient of the Arjuna Award and has represented India in the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. She is known for her record in mixed and doubles badminton and has won medals at almost all major international badminton tournaments and multi-sport events, except for the Olympics which have eluded her so far. She was previously married to badminton player Chetan Anand.
Vishnu is a producer and an actor in Kollywood. He has acted in several Tamil films including Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Ratsasan, Kaadan, Katha Nayagan, Maaveeran Kittu, and others. He won the Edison award for best debut actor for his role in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu. His upcoming films include FIR, which is regarding life of a young Muslim person in India.