Cricketer Rinku Singh and MP Priya Saroj Engaged: Rinku Singh, a rising star in the Indian cricket team and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player, is engaged to Priya Saroj, a young Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party. The engagement ceremony took place on June 8th at the five-star Centrum Hotel in Lucknow, attended by numerous prominent figures from the political and cricketing worlds.
The Engagement Ceremony and Notable Guests
Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj's engagement was a lavish affair. Approximately 300 guests were invited, including members of the Bachchan family, several MPs, ministers, and cricketers. Distinguished guests included Jaya Bachchan, Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, MP Pushpendra Saroj, MP Ikra Hassan, and Union Minister Kamlesh Paswan. From the cricketing world, notable attendees included former cricketer Praveen Kumar, Piyush Chawla, and Aryan Juyal, captain of the UP Ranji team.
Rinku and Priya's Stylish Appearance
For the engagement, Rinku Singh wore a stylish suit designed by a renowned Mumbai fashion designer. Priya Saroj looked beautiful in a light pink lehenga. Before the engagement, they also had a pre-engagement photoshoot at the Centrum Hotel. When the couple exchanged rings on stage, the atmosphere erupted in applause.
The Cost of the Rings and Preparations
Priya purchased a specially designed ring for Rinku from Kolkata, while Rinku procured a special ring from Mumbai. The total value of both rings is reportedly over ₹2.5 lakh. Rinku's family also bought beautiful jewelry and sarees for the bride Priya as a gift.
Different Family Backgrounds, United by Love
Rinku Singh hails from a humble lower-middle-class family in Aligarh and has achieved recognition in cricket through hard work. He has played 2 ODIs and 33 T20 matches for the Indian team. Priya Saroj, on the other hand, comes from a political family; her father, Tufani Saroj, is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
Priya is an educated and professional woman. She practices law in the Supreme Court and became an MP from the Machhlishahr constituency in Jaunpur in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Elected at the age of 25, she is the youngest MP in Uttar Pradesh.
From First Meeting to Engagement
Rinku and Priya first met in 2023. Their friendship blossomed into a relationship, culminating in their engagement. Wedding plans are expected to be announced in the near future.
Rinku Singh's Cricket Career Turning Point
Rinku Singh is known for his historic performance on April 9th, 2023, against Gujarat Titans in the IPL. With KKR needing 29 runs in the final over, he hit five consecutive sixes to secure victory. This spectacular performance catapulted him to fame in the cricketing world and marked a significant turning point in his career, firmly establishing him as a future star of Indian cricket.
