From Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal to Sara Khan-Krish Pathak: TV couples who are celebrating their first Diwali together

The festival of Diwali is all about lights, laughter, and togetherness. It is a time when families come together to celebrate love and new beginnings. The festival brings its own charm, from dressing up in traditional outfits and decorating homes to attending lively parties. But for newlyweds, this Diwali feels even more special as they create new memories and start new traditions together. This year, several television celebrity couples are celebrating their first Diwali after marriage. From Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal to Sara Khan and Krish Pathak, here’s a look at the stars who are celebrating the festival of lights as newlyweds. (Photo: Instagram)

Television’s beloved couple Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal first met on the sets of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in 2009. What began as friendship eventually turned into a beautiful love story that lasted over 13 years before the two tied the knot on June 4, 2025. Rocky, who worked as a supervising producer on the show, has been Hina’s constant support both personally and professionally. The couple had a simple court wedding under the Special Marriage Act earlier this year. Although they’ve celebrated many festivals together before, this Diwali holds a special place in their hearts as a married couple. (Photo: Instagram)

Balika Vadhu fame Avika Gor recently got married to her long-time partner, social activist Milind Chandwani, on September 30, on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga. Their love story began in 2019, and by the following year, they made their relationship public. After five years of being together, Milind proposed to Avika, and she joyfully said yes. The couple announced their engagement on June 11 through a heartfelt Instagram post that won over fans. (Photo: Instagram)

Popular television actress Sara Khan, known for her performances in Sapna Babul Ka… Bidaai and Sasural Simar Ka, recently married actor-producer Krish Pathak. The two met through a dating app, and Sara shared that she felt an instant sense of comfort and belonging when she first saw his photo. After dating for nearly a year, the couple registered their marriage in a private ceremony on October 6. (Photo: Instagram)

Actress Gia Manek, popularly known as “Gopi Bahu” from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, married actor Varun Jain on August 21, 2025. The couple had a spiritual Bhuta Shuddhi Vivah ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. Gia and Varun first met on the sets of Tera Mera Saath Rahe, where their friendship slowly turned into love. They chose to keep their relationship private for a long time before making it official. Their wedding came as a beautiful surprise to fans who admired their on-screen chemistry. (Photo: Instagram)

Television actor Alan Kapoor, best known for Diya Aur Baati Hum, tied the knot with his long-time partner Raviraa Bhardwaj on October 7, 2025. Alan announced the happy news on Instagram, saying “some things are meant to be.” The two met a few years ago through mutual friends and instantly connected. Over time, their friendship grew stronger and turned into a deep bond. The two got married in South Goa in a lavish resort. (Photo: Instagram)

Baalveer actor Dev Joshi married Aarthi Kharel, a banker from Finland, earlier this year. Their families first met during a road trip abroad, which led to a lasting friendship between Dev and Aarthi. The two got engaged in Nepal in January 2025 and tied the knot a month later in an intimate ceremony in Lumbini. (Photo: Instagram)

Jheel Mehta, remembered as “Sonu” from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, married her childhood sweetheart Aditya Dube on December 28, 2024. They later registered their marriage officially on February 17, 2025. Jheel and Aditya first met in school and were close friends before falling in love. After reconnecting post-10th standard, their bond only grew stronger over the years. (Photo: Instagram)