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This is an archive article published on March 28, 2025
‘Most beautiful video on the Internet’: 64 years after eloping, couple gets the wedding they always wanted
Harshad, a Jain boy, and Mrudu, a Brahmin girl, first met in school in the 1960s. At a time when love marriages were rare, their romance grew through stolen glances and handwritten letters.
The elderly couple's children and grandchildren arranged the wedding
Some love stories touch hearts. The story of Harshad and Mrudu from Gujarat is one of them. Their journey—one of love, defiance, and unwavering commitment—has captured the Internet’s attention, and has left people teary-eyed.
Harshad, a Jain boy, and Mrudu, a Brahmin girl, first met in school in the 1960s. At a time when love marriages were rare, their romance grew through stolen glances and handwritten letters. But when Mrudu’s family opposed their relationship, they eloped, leaving a note with a friend for her family that read, “I am not coming back.”
Their wedding was a simple affair—her saree cost just Rs 10, and there were no grand celebrations. Despite the struggles, they held onto each other and built a family filled with love.
Now, 64 years later, their children and grandchildren decided to give them the wedding they never had. For the first time in decades, they spent a few days apart, but for the most beautiful reason. In a heartwarming ceremony, they finally got to celebrate their love in the way they had once only dreamed of.
Watch the heartwarming video:
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Their love story has taken the Internet by storm, garnering over five million views and touching countless hearts, with many users sharing their admiration in the comments.
A user wrote, “Aww this bride is so beautiful and radiant! Heartwarming… I’m smiling ear to ear.” Another user commented, “This wedding beats any high profile celebrity ceremony. What an amazing love story. Wishing this wonderful couple many more years of love and happiness.”
A third user commented, “After watching this I believe some love stories deserve a second wedding, so happy for them.”
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