Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged to Mumbai-based Rukmini Sahay

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, grandson of legendary singer Mukesh, got engaged to Mumbai-based Rukmini Sahay at a ceremony on Tuesday. The wedding is planned for early next year

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini Sahay

One of the most eligible bachelors of Bollywood has been hooked and booked. Yes, bad news for all female fans of Neil Nitin Mukesh. The grandson of the legendary singer Mukesh, has finally yielded to his parent's longtime desire to see him happily settled and got engaged to Mumbai-based Rukmini Sahay.

34-year-old Neil got engaged to Rukmini through an arranged set-up on the auspicious day of Dussera in the presence of close family members and friends at a five-star Juhu hotel. The wedding is planned for early next year.

Rukmini belongs to the aviation industry and both the families know each other well.

Nishi Mukesh, Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini Sahay

Nitin Mukesh said in a statement, "Nishi, Neha, Naman and I are ecstatic. Neil is quite old school in his ways and is a firm believer in the traditional school of thought when it comes to the sacred institution of marriage. He left the decision of finding his soulmate in his parents trusted hands and there couldn't have been a better match for him than Rukmini."

The singer said that Rukmini has already won their hearts. "She has already won the hearts of the Mukesh parivaar with her simplicity and upbringing. She reflects the values and traditions that Neil has been raised with and compliments him in every way possible. The celebrations to the final countdown have already begun," he said.

For the ceremony, Neil was seen sporting a black sherwani, while Rukmini, 27, flaunted a traditional look in pink and blue heavily embellished lehenga. A simple gajra enhanced her look, even as she looked excited for her special day with Neil, as seen in some photographs that emerged on social media.

According to a source in the know of developments, Neil and Rukmini were in a courtship for a month.

Neil is known for films like "Johnny Gaddaar", "New York", "David", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "Wazir".

Apart from the roka, Neil has moved into a new pad in Andheri which he has completely designed.

Here's wishing the new lovebirds all the very best.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!