Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav tied the knot with his childhood friend Vanshika Singh on March 14 in a grand ceremony at the ITC Savoy. The wedding festivities had been underway at the venue for the past three days.
Kuldeep and Vanshika walked hand-in-hand to the stage for the Jaimala ceremony, where they exchanged garlands before later completing the traditional Saat Pheras late at night.
Earlier in the day, the cricketer—dressed in a golden sherwani—set out on horseback with his baraat to bring home his bride. Friends, guests and fellow cricketers wearing pink and white turbans danced enthusiastically to the beats of drums and traditional instruments. A six-member drumming troupe from Delhi had arrived specially to perform during the celebrations.
The wedding mandap inside the hotel was decorated with elaborate floral arrangements flown in from Kolkata. Before the ceremony, Kuldeep also sought blessings from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya through a video call.
Among the notable guests was Dhirendra Shastri, the Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, who arrived at the venue in a luxury car.
The celebrations began with a Sangeet and cocktail ceremony on Friday night, where cricketers Suresh Raina, Rinku Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal danced alongside the groom. Sufi singer Bismil, who travelled from Delhi, also performed live at the event.
The Haldi ceremony held on Friday morning turned lively with Chahal grabbing attention by playfully applying turmeric to Kuldeep and dancing to the drumbeats. The bride and groom also joined the guests on the dance floor after the ceremony.
A lavish lunch followed the Haldi ceremony, where guests were served an elaborate menu featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Reports suggest that the cost per plate exceeded ₹20,000. The menu included premium salads, soups, appetizers and main courses, while the bar featured luxury labels such as Dom Pérignon Champagne and high-end single malt Scotch whiskies.
Cricketer Mohammed Shami also arrived in Mussoorie on Saturday morning to attend the wedding celebrations. Guests were treated to special breakfast delicacies including Kanpur’s famous khasta kachori and dal ke bade.
Several other cricket stars, including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, were also expected to attend the celebrations.