A Turkish woman's heart led her to the shores of Andhra Pradesh where she followed through on a journey spanning thousands of kilometers to unite with the man of her dreams. After traveling to India, the two solemnized their love in matrimony. Their engagement was a commitment made two years prior, but they awaited their families' blessing. Once consent was granted, they blissfully entered into wedlock. Let's delve into their romantic tale...
In 2016, Madhu Sankeerth from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, first met Gijem from Turkey through a work-related encounter. Over time, their acquaintance blossomed into friendship.
As fate would have it, Sankeerth's work took him to Turkey where his friendship with Gijem matured into love. In Turkey, Gijem's support for Sankeerth was unwavering, and their love soared to new heights. Subsequently, they decided to take their relationship to the next stage.
Initial family opposition to the marriage
When the couple broached the subject of their nuptials, they initially faced objections. Both Madhu Sankeerth's and Gijem's families were reluctant about the union. Ultimately, they won their parents' approval, and their engagement was celebrated in 2019.
Source: aajtak
The couple, who were engaged in 2019, desired to wed in 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions disrupted their plans. In July of this year, however, as the situation eased, they first tied the knot in Turkey.
Source: aajtak
Then, just recently (on Tuesday), Sankeerth and Gijem celebrated their union with a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony in Guntur. The wedding has become the talk of the town, drawing many well-wishers eager to bless the 'foreign bride and local groom'.
How far is Turkey from India?
According to Map Data, Guntur is over 5,000 kilometers from Turkey. It's about an 8-hour flight. The bride's arrival from such a great distance for the wedding naturally piqued local interest.
