Jheel Mehta, widely recognized for her portrayal of Sonu Bhide in the popular sitcom "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" (TMKOC), celebrated her birthday recently, and the occasion was made even more special by a heartfelt birthday wish from her husband, Aditya Dube. Dube's touching message, accompanied by dreamy pictures, has captured the attention of fans and media alike.
Aditya Dube shared three photos on social media featuring the couple in traditional attire. Jheel wore a simple saree, while Aditya donned a kurta-pajama. The pictures captured moments of the couple embracing and posing during the golden hour. In his caption, Dube expressed his feelings for Jheel, emphasizing her importance in his life. He wrote, "Happy Birthday My Love. I'm so lucky to have found my best friend and soul mate in the same person. You bring light into my life, and I can't wait to cherish you and celebrate many more birthdays with you".
Jheel Mehta gained fame for her role as Sonu Bhide in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah". She played the character until 2012. In January 2024, Jheel and Aditya got engaged. A video capturing the proposal, where Jheel was blindfolded as Aditya performed a dance before proposing, was shared on Instagram. They had their Roka ceremony in March.
The couple is set to tie the knot on December 28, 2024. The wedding will be an intimate affair blending traditional ceremonies with contemporary elements. Jheel stated that they want to honor their cultural roots while incorporating elements meaningful to them as a couple. While the wedding ceremony will be a close-knit event with family and friends, Mehta plans to invite the TMKOC team to the reception.
Jheel has expressed her excitement about marrying Aditya. "I've been dreaming about this day for so long, and it feels almost unreal that it's so close," she said in an interview. She also mentioned that she is at peace with taking this step. Contrary to what she expected, Jheel has been quite laid-back during the wedding planning process.
In November 2024, Jheel celebrated her bachelorette party in Goa and shared photos from the event. Jheel looked radiant in a floral dress. Her former co-star Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal reacted to the celebration. Jheel is looking forward to starting the new year as husband and wife. She describes it as the start of their "greatest adventure yet".
