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| Srija, Sirish & Nivrutha |
Two years after Chiru’s daughter tied the knot against his wishes, all is forgiven and forgotten
Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi’ daughter Srija had tied the knot in true filmi style in 2007 — she had eloped with boyfriend Shirish Bharadwaj, married against her family’s wishes and sought police protection.
Apparently, the couple was giving their interview on the eve of Valentine’s Day and the little girl (Nivrutha) was between them. As usual, she was all over the place and causing a lot of noise. While she was not concerned about her mum, dad giving an interview, she also didn’t care much for TV9 and went about doing her mischief.
“ When we remember that time now, we just laugh. I am relieved and happy that my relations with my parents have improved,” says a happy Srija.
She says it was only after Nivrithi’s birth that her mother and brother, popular actor Ram Charan Tej, came to the hospital to meet her.
It’s clear the couple has come a long way from their nightmarish experience in 2007.
Shirish and Srija had married on October 17 in Hyderabad at an Arya Samaj Mandir and rushed to Delhi for protection after receiving threats from Chiranjeevi’s fans and supporters. The superstar was against his daughter’s alliance with a Brahmin boy.
“ When we visited market places, there were mixed reactions from people. Some used to praise us for our courage while others said I should not have upset my father,” Srija says.
However, it was only after Nivrithi was born that the ice was broken with Chiru.
Shirish says: “ She was the first granddaughter in Srija’s family and her parents and relatives started meeting us again. Things became normal gradually.” Srija’s in- laws were supportive throughout the couple’s ordeal.
Shirish says his family ensured Srija never missed her parents.
When asked whether the couple has any plans to join politics, Srija says, “ I was never interested in politics and even advised my father not to join it.” Shirish, on the other hand, is quite keen on the idea and plans to grab any political opportunity if it presents itself in the future.
He currently has a business of his own and Srija is pursuing a chartered accountancy course.
Watching Chiru’s grand-daughter doing so much hungama came as a treat to many viewers. Some of them even felt that both Sreeja-Sirish were not giving any politically correct statements and spoke their heart freely. Overall, it was a good show from the mega family and Chiru must beam with pride as a ‘Thatayya’ for having such an adorable and naughty grand-daughter.
Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi’ daughter Srija had tied the knot in true filmi style in 2007 — she had eloped with boyfriend Shirish Bharadwaj, married against her family’s wishes and sought police protection.
Apparently, the couple was giving their interview on the eve of Valentine’s Day and the little girl (Nivrutha) was between them. As usual, she was all over the place and causing a lot of noise. While she was not concerned about her mum, dad giving an interview, she also didn’t care much for TV9 and went about doing her mischief.
“ When we remember that time now, we just laugh. I am relieved and happy that my relations with my parents have improved,” says a happy Srija.
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| Sirish & Srija |
It’s clear the couple has come a long way from their nightmarish experience in 2007.
Shirish and Srija had married on October 17 in Hyderabad at an Arya Samaj Mandir and rushed to Delhi for protection after receiving threats from Chiranjeevi’s fans and supporters. The superstar was against his daughter’s alliance with a Brahmin boy.
“ When we visited market places, there were mixed reactions from people. Some used to praise us for our courage while others said I should not have upset my father,” Srija says.
However, it was only after Nivrithi was born that the ice was broken with Chiru.
Shirish says: “ She was the first granddaughter in Srija’s family and her parents and relatives started meeting us again. Things became normal gradually.” Srija’s in- laws were supportive throughout the couple’s ordeal.
Shirish says his family ensured Srija never missed her parents.
He currently has a business of his own and Srija is pursuing a chartered accountancy course.
Watching Chiru’s grand-daughter doing so much hungama came as a treat to many viewers. Some of them even felt that both Sreeja-Sirish were not giving any politically correct statements and spoke their heart freely. Overall, it was a good show from the mega family and Chiru must beam with pride as a ‘Thatayya’ for having such an adorable and naughty grand-daughter.
