AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: Elderly Couple Proves Love Can Wait 64 Years for the Perfect Wedding

Ahmedabad (The Uttam Hindu): In a heartwarming gesture, an elderly couple from Gujarat, who eloped 64 years ago against societal norms, finally had the wedding they had always dreamed of, thanks to their children and grandchildren. Harshad and Mrunu, childhood sweethearts from different religious backgrounds, defied rigid social conventions in the 1960s to be together. Their love story began in school, where they communicated through secret handwritten letters. However, when Mrunu's family opposed their relationship, the couple made a life-changing decision - they eloped. Choosing love over tradition, they began a new life together.

Sixty-four years later, their children and grandchildren decided to give them the wedding they never had. The ceremony was planned in Ahmedabad, marking the first time in over six decades that Harshad and Mrunu spent time apart in preparation for their big day. The heartwarming story has captured the attention of social media users, with many expressing admiration for the couple's enduring love and the powerful message behind their journey. The comments section was flooded with messages of joy, admiration, and reflection on how love marriages, particularly interfaith and inter-caste unions, still face resistance even today.