Neil Nitin Mukesh SECRETLY gets ENGAGED

Neil Nitin Mukesh, one of the most eligible bachelor of Bollywood

grandson of legendary singer Mukesh, has got engaged to Mumbai-based Rukmini Sahay at a ceremony attended by close family and friends. It is an arranged match, and the wedding is planned for early next year.

The ceremony took place at a Juhu hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday, which was the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.

Rukmini belongs to the aviation industry and both the families know each other well.

Neil's father Nitin Mukesh is extremely happy that his son has finally decided to settle down. He says: "Neil is quite old school in his ways and is a firm believer in the traditional school of thought when it comes to the sacred institution of marriage. He left the decision of finding his soulmate in his parents' trusted hands and there couldn't have been a better match for him than Rukmini".

He further added that their to-be daughter-in-law is already a favorite among the Mukesh family. She has "already won the hearts with her simplicity and upbringing".

"She reflects the values and traditions that Neil has been raised with and compliments him in every way possible. The celebrations to the final countdown have already begun," Nitin Mukesh added.

Neil looked dapper in a black sherwani, while his bride-to-be, Rukmini donned a beautiful pink and blue heavily embellished lehenga and paired it with a simple gajra. The couple were all smiled and looked excited for their special day.

According to a source in the know of developments, Neil and Rukmini were in a courtship for a month.

The actor has also moved into a new pad in Andheri, Mumbai which he has designed himself.