Meet Zainab Ravdjee, Akhil Akkineni’s fiance who is a bespoke perfumer
Akhil Akkineni, the Telugu actor and son of legendary cinema couple Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, recently announced his engagement to Zainab Ravdjee. The intimate ceremony, held at the Akkineni residence in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, marked the start of an exciting new chapter for the couple, with their wedding set for 2025.
Nagarjuna shared the joyous news with fans, expressing his excitement: “We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our son, Akhil Akkineni, to our daughter-in-law-to-be, Zainab Ravdjee! We couldn’t be happier to welcome Zainab into our family. Please join us in congratulating the young couple and wishing them a lifetime of love, joy, and blessings.”
Akhil also shared his happiness on social media, posting photos of the couple together with the caption: “Found my forever ♾️ Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged.” The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and industry peers.
Who is Zainab Ravdjee?
Zainab Ravdjee is a beauty in every sense of the word – not only known for her striking presence, but also for her multifaceted talents. She hails from a prominent business family, with her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, being a well-known industrialist. Born and raised in Hyderabad, Zainab, 27, has made Mumbai her home, where she has gained recognition as a talented painter.
Her vibrant, abstract artworks have been showcased in various exhibitions, including Reflections, and are admired for their bold use of colour and imaginative expression. Zainab’s artistic journey has taken her across the globe, from Dubai to London, where she honed her craft. Along with her painting career, Zainab has explored acting, appearing in the film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities directed by MF Hussain.
Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna’s younger son has got engaged to his love Zainab Ravdjee. Taking to his Twitter account, proud and happy dad Nagarjuna shared a photo of the couple and also penned a long and sweet note. Before the wedding, here’s all we know about Zainab Ravdjee.
In addition to her artistic talents, Zainab is also passionate about perfumery and runs a blog, Once Upon The Skin, where she shares her knowledge and love for fragrance development. Zainab’s multicultural upbringing, having lived in cities such as Dubai, London, and Mumbai, has enriched her creative expression and influenced her worldview.
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Zainab’s family background further highlights her strong roots in business, with her father being a prominent figure in the construction industry and her brother, Zain Ravdjee, leading ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd as Chairman and Managing Director. The couple’s engagement marks the beginning of a beautiful journey, and fans are eagerly looking forward to their wedding, which promises to be as unique and special as the couple’s story so far.
