What's the story behind Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's first 'spotted' pic: 'When it hit them...'

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif are admired as a stunning couple, their presence together often celebrated for their elegance and the genuine affection they share. The couple successfully kept their relationship private for a significant period, until a single, unexpected evening brought their connection into the public eye.

Manav Manglani, a celebrity photographer, recently shared details about the couple's first public appearance, a significant event in their relationship. During a discussion with Vishal Malhotra, Manav described how his team documented this notable moment at a Diwali celebration hosted by producer Amritpal Singh Bindra.

Sharing the details, he said, “My team took the first picture of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif together, getting out of Amritpal Singh’s Diwali party. She was wearing a red dress, while he was in a beige kurta-pyjama. As they were trying to figure out where their cars were, my team spotted them. It was only after they saw the cameras that they realised they had already been snapped; and that’s when it hit them, they had been seen together publicly for the first time. That photo went viral, and how."

Rumors had circulated about a closer relationship between them, yet they had not been seen together publicly. That unplanned moment served as the initial visual confirmation of their relationship for both fans and the media.

According to Manav, the photograph quickly gained popularity online, spreading rapidly and intensifying the rumors of a romance. These rumors were later confirmed when the couple married in a private ceremony.

The wedding of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal in December 2021 was a grand affair, marked by tradition, elegance, and privacy. The couple exchanged vows at the luxurious Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan, a renovated 14th-century fort that provided a regal setting. Katrina wore a beautiful red Sabyasachi lehenga, and Vicky matched her in an ivory silk sherwani. Their pre-wedding celebrations included a Mehendi ceremony and a lavish Sangeet. The celebrations began with a small ceremony in Mumbai, followed by a gathering of close friends and family in Rajasthan.