Jayaram and Parvathy's three-decade-old 'secret’ ring exchange picture - Massive Throwback

As the wedding bells rang for Malavika Jayaram, daughter of Malayalam cinema's beloved couple Jayaram and Parvathy, at the Guruvayur temple, let's take a heartwarming throwback to her parents' "secret" ring exchange ceremony.

In a rare revelation, a photograph surfaced during Jayaram and Parvathy's 30th wedding anniversary in 2022, unveiling their secret ring exchange ceremony.

The couple's engagement, marked by a private ring exchange ceremony, held a unique significance intertwined with the memory of the late filmmaker Padmarajan, whom Jayaram considers his mentor.

The photograph capturing the "secret" ring exchange was shared on social media by Padmarajan's son, writer Anantha Padmanabhan, as he extended heartfelt wishes to the couple on their milestone anniversary.

Meanwhile, it was the visionary director Padmarajan who introduced Jayaram to the Malayalam film industry with the mystery drama film 'Aparan'.

Interestingly, Jayaram and Parvathy's cinematic journey began on the sets of 'Aparan,' where they initially portrayed siblings on screen. However, their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance that stood the test of time.

Throughout their illustrious careers, Jayaram and Parvathy graced the screen together in numerous films, portraying romantic couples and captivating audiences with their undeniable chemistry.