Actor Kalidas Jayaram, son of Malayalam power couple Jairam And Parvati married model Tarini Kalingarayar in a traditional ceremony at the Guruvayur temple on Sunday. Kalidas and Tarini looked resplendent in their matching red traditional outfits.
Actors-MPs had a prominent presence in the program Suresh GopiCurrently serving as Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, he shares a close friendship with the couple’s family. Minister of Public Works and Tourism of Kerala Dr. PA Mohammed Riaz and his wife Veena, daughter of the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayanwere also present. After the program, Kalidas and Tarini thanked everyone for their love and blessings and expressed their gratitude to the media.
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Interestingly, the Guruvayur temple holds sentimental value for Kalidasa’s family. Jayaram and Parvathy, one of Malayalam cinema’s most beloved couples, got married on November 7, 1992, at the height of their film careers. Their wedding attracted huge crowds, with fans gathering to celebrate the union. Addressing the media after Kalidas and Tarini’s wedding, Jairam said, ‘We are really happy. I am very happy that Kannan (Kalidasa) and Taru tied the knot in front of Guruvayurappan (Temple deity). The participation of the people and the support we have received is beyond words. People came from all parts of Kerala. I am truly grateful that, just as people gathered to witness our wedding 32 years ago, they also came to celebrate our son’s wedding.
Kalidasa’s sister in Baisakh earlier this year Malavika Jayaram got married to her fiance Navneeth Giresh In the same Guruvayur temple. Parvati also shared her happiness, mentioning that 2024 has been an eventful year for her family, filled with one joyous occasion after another.
Tarini Kalingarayar, a resident of Masinagudi in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as the third runner-up in the Miss Universe India 2021 pageant. Despite graduating in Visual Communication, she chose modeling as her career and worked with several brands. She and Kalidas were in a relationship for a long time before getting engaged last November.
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Kalidas Jayaram, following in the footsteps of his distinguished parents, began his acting career at the age of seven, playing the role of Jayaram’s son in director Sathyan Anthikad’s Kochu Kochu Santoshangal (2000), which won the National Film Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film. His role in Sibi Malayalam’s Ente Vidu Appuvinteyum (2003) won him the National Film Award for Best Child Actor.
After a gap of 13 years, he made his debut as a lead actor in the Tamil film Meen Kuzhambum Man Panayyum (2016). His other notable works include Poomaram (2018). Putham Pudhu Kalai (2020), Pawa Kadaigal (2020), Oru Pakka Kathai (2020), Vikram (2022), Nachathiram Nagargiradhu (2022), Indian 2 (2024) and Ryan (2024).