Akhil Akkineni, Telugu actor and son of legendary film couple Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni recently announced his engagement to Zainab Rawji. The intimate ceremony held at Akkineni’s residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the couple, with their wedding scheduled for 2025.
Nagarjuna shared the happy news with fans, expressing his excitement, “We are so excited to announce the engagement of our son Akhil Akkineni to our bride-to-be Zainab Rauji! We couldn’t be happier to welcome Zainab to our family. Please join us in congratulating the newlyweds and wishing them a lifetime of love, joy and blessings.”
Akhil also shared his happiness on social media by posting pictures of the couple along with the caption, “Found my forever ♾️ Happy to announce that Zainab Rawji and I are happily engaged.” The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and colleagues in the industry.
Who is Zainab Rawji?
A beauty in every sense of the word, Zainab Rawji is known not only for her striking presence but also for her multifaceted talents. She comes from a well-known business family and her father, Zulfi Rawji, was a well-known industrialist. Born and raised in Hyderabad, Zainab, 27, has made Mumbai her home, where she has gained recognition as a talented artist.
Her vibrant abstract works have been featured in various exhibitions, including Reflections, and are admired for their bold use of color and imaginative expression. Zainab’s artistic journey took her all over the world, from Dubai to London, where she honed her skills. Along with her painting career, Zainab explored acting by appearing in Meenaksi: A Tale of Three Cities directed by M. F. Hussein.
Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna’s younger son, got engaged to his lady love Zainab Rauji. Taking to his Twitter account, proud and happy papa Nagarjuna shared a picture of the couple and also wrote a long and sweet note. Ahead of the wedding, here’s everything we know about Zainab Rawji.
In addition to her artistic talents, Zainab is also passionate about perfumery and blogs Once Upon The Skin where she shares her knowledge and love of fragrance development. Having lived in cities such as Dubai, London and Mumbai, Zainab’s multicultural upbringing has enriched her creative expression and influenced her outlook.
Who is Zainab who is going to be Nagarjuna’s younger daughter-in-law?
Zainab’s family background further underscores her strong roots in business: her father was a prominent figure in the construction industry and her brother Zain Rawji headed ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd as Chairman and Managing Director. The couple’s engagement marks the beginning of a wonderful journey, and fans are looking forward to their wedding, which promises to be as unique and special as the couple’s story so far.
