Actor Gautam Rode gets engaged to co-star Pankhuri Awasthy

Actor Gautam Rode, who is currently tied up with the promotion of his upcoming film 'Aksar 2', secretly got engaged to his show 'Suryaputra Karn's fellow colleague Pankhuri Awasthy. They met on the set and love blossomed, which eventually found its way. Considered as one of the eligible bachelors on television, Gautam is now finally engaged! A report in Bombay Times says that they exchanged rings on the auspicious day of Diwali and kept it a very secret affair, with only close friends and family involved. "They had a small roka (Punjabi word for engagement) ceremony attended by their families.

Both Gautam and Pankhuri are introverts and they have always remained guarded about their personal lives. They have been together for almost two years now and decided to get engaged during Diwali, making it even more special for their loved ones," read the publication's report. Affirming about this news, Gautam told the publication, "Yes, Pankhuri and I recently got engaged and I feel lucky to have found a life partner like her. We share the same wavelength and she has fit into my family perfectly." "We have taken the first step. The families have wholeheartedly welcomed our union. In Gautam, I have found the answer to all my dreams. I'm eagerly looking forward to the most important phase of my life," added a euphoric Pankhuri. Here is a picture of Pankhuri Awasthy:

When quizzed about the wedding date, she revealed, "Our families will sit together and decide the date. It will be sometime next year." While Gautam Rode is renowned for his roles in shows like 'Saraswatichandra', 'Mahakumbh' amongst others, Pankhuri is currently seen in the show 'Kya Qusoor Hai Amla Ka?' and was earlier seen in 'Razia Sultan'.