Indian fast bowler Akash Deep is set to begin a new phase in his personal life as he prepares to marry Akshita Raj in Varanasi. Ahead of the wedding, celebrations have begun in his native village of Baddi in Bihar’s Rohtas district, where traditional pre-wedding rituals have brought together family, friends, and well-wishers.
Akash Deep, who missed the recent IPL season due to a lower-back stress injury, last played for India during the tour of England, with his most recent appearance coming in the fifth Test at The Oval. Since then, injuries have kept him out of the national side.
While he continues to aim for a return to international cricket, he is currently focused on his wedding preparations. Ceremonies such as tilak, mehendi, and haldi have already been held in his village as part of the ongoing festivities.
The wedding procession is scheduled to travel from Baddi to a five-star hotel in Varanasi, where the ceremony will take place in the presence of close family members and invited guests.
His bride-to-be, Akshita Raj from Manikpur in Dehri, is the daughter of Amit Singh. The marriage has been arranged with the consent of both families and is being conducted according to traditional customs.
Photos of Akshita circulating on social media have drawn attention from fans and locals ahead of the wedding. Family members describe her as a calm and grounded individual who has spent most of her life in Dehri.
Akash Deep’s mother, Laddooma Devi, expressed happiness over the marriage, saying it has the full blessing and approval of the family.
The atmosphere in Baddi has been festive, with music, rituals, and community participation marking the celebrations in the days leading up to the wedding.
Videos from the tilak ceremony also went viral, showing Akash Deep dancing to Bhojpuri songs and celebrating with friends and villagers. The event was widely described as a large-scale celebration, with performances and enthusiastic participation from the local community.
With the wedding approaching, excitement continues to build as the cricketer prepares to start a new chapter in his life.
