Mumbai: Badri Ki Dulhania crooner Monali Thakur revealed that she has been married to Maik Richter, a Switzerland-based restaurateur, since 2017. The duo got married in a secret ceremony and kept the news under wraps for about 3 years.
In an interview with a leading portal, Monali said, "The news of my marriage will come as a shock to many as none of my industry friends were aware or invited. We kept delaying the ceremony and announcement and three years just passed by." she said.
Monali further stated that she knew that her friends and colleagues will be upset that she hid the news from them. "Mujhe pata hai bahot gaali padne wali hai logon se (I know people will be very angry with me), but I think when we have our wedding ceremony and invite people for the celebrations, they won’t be upset anymore," she said.
Maik, who is a sports enthusiast and restaurateur, fell in love with Monali instantly. "I met Maik during my trip to Switzerland and we clicked instantly. Not just him, I made a connection with his family, too. Maik proposed to me at the exact spot where we had met for the first time, under a tree, on a freezing Christmas Eve 2016. My reply was an instant yes," said Monali.
She further shared that the two share a common love for food and revealed that Maik loves the fact that she is an independent person.
Currently, Monali and Maik are quarantining in Switzerland together, with his family. Interestingly, Maik has made his acting debut in Monali's latest music video Dil Ka Fitoor.
