Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, who recently got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, visited his in-laws’ residence on Friday, June 13, and was met with a warm, traditional welcome. The heartwarming gesture by Priya’s family has quickly gone viral on social media, with fans applauding the intimate and genuine family moment.
In the widely shared video, Priya’s mother, Munni Devi, greets Rinku at the entrance with a plate full of flower petals, showering him as he steps into the house. As he walks through, more petals are tossed over him, and several family members offer him roses. Some filmed the joyful moment, while others joined in celebrating the cricketer’s arrival.
Amid the festive cheer, Rinku’s eyes were seen scanning the room, only to light up upon spotting Priya. She smiled and handed him a rose, with the couple exchanging a brief, shy laugh that caught the attention of fans online.
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Rinku and Priya got engaged on June 8 in a private ceremony at a five-star hotel in Lucknow. The event was attended by prominent figures, including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. Their wedding is scheduled for November 18 at the Taj Hotel in Varanasi.
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Reports suggest their love story began through a mutual friend connected to cricket. Over time, their bond grew stronger, and once their families were informed, both sides gave their blessings.
“Rinku and Priya have known each other for over a year. They both liked each other but waited for family approval, which they received with full support,” Priya’s father, Tufani Saroj, told PTI.
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Priya Saroj, a law graduate from Amity University, recently won her first Lok Sabha election from the Machhlishahr constituency in Jaunpur. At the time of her victory, she was the second youngest MP in the country. Her father, Tufani Saroj, is a seasoned politician with a history as both MLA and MP.
On the cricketing front, Rinku Singh, who has represented India in two ODIs and 33 T20Is, remains a vital asset for Kolkata Knight Riders and was their first retention ahead of IPL 2025.
