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Did Sourav Joshi and Avantika Bhatt have a love marriage or arranged marriage? Here’s what the YouTuber said

etimes.in | Last updated on - May 14, 2026, 10:35 IST
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Not a secret love marriage? Sourav Joshi reveals how his wedding really happened

For the past few months, social media has been full of speculation around YouTuber Sourav Joshi and his relationship with Avantika Bhatt. From secret wedding rumours to fan theories about their love story, the internet has clearly been in detective mode lately.

But Sourav addressed the chatter himself a few months ago - and according to him, this was not a love marriage.

The popular vlogger recently cleared the air after several stories about his personal life started circulating online. Fans were busy guessing whether the couple had been dating privately for years or had secretly tied the knot before making things public. Sourav, however, decided to keep things simple and honest.

He explained that his marriage was arranged with the involvement and support of both families. In other words, this wasn’t some dramatic hidden love story straight out of a Bollywood film.

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​Sourav wanted to stop the rumours

The YouTuber reportedly said he did not want fake stories spreading online, especially when it came to something as personal as marriage. So instead of letting gossip pages and comment sections do all the talking, he clarified the situation himself.

According to reports, Sourav shared that he respects his family’s decision and is genuinely happy with how everything worked out.

Honestly, fans seemed divided after the clarification.

Some people were surprised because many assumed it was a love marriage after seeing the couple’s chemistry online. Others pointed out that arranged marriages today are very different from the old-school stereotype people imagine. In many modern families, couples still spend time getting to know each other before the wedding, even if families introduce them first.

And let’s be real - the internet loves putting labels on celebrity relationships.

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​The couple had already been creating buzz online


Sourav and Avantika had already become a huge talking point online after wedding-related clips and photos started popping up across social media platforms. At one point, fans were even convinced the two had secretly gotten married before making an official announcement.

Once the wedding pictures finally surfaced, people naturally became even more curious about how the relationship began.

The couple’s low-key pahadi wedding aesthetic also grabbed attention online. Instead of going for extremely flashy styling, their wedding visuals had a softer and more traditional vibe, which many followers actually liked.

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​Arranged marriages look very different today

One reason this conversation became so big online is because younger audiences often see arranged marriages and love marriages as completely opposite things. But in reality, modern relationships are rarely that black and white anymore.

A lot of couples today meet through family introductions but still build emotional connection naturally over time. Sometimes friendships grow after families step in. Sometimes people fall in love during the arranged marriage process itself.

And honestly, many viewers online pointed this out too.

The idea of arranged marriage has changed a lot compared to previous generations. It’s no longer always about two strangers meeting once and instantly getting married because relatives decided everything. For many young couples, family involvement and personal choice now exist together.

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​Fans are still invested in their story

Whether it’s his daily vlogs, wedding updates, or personal milestones, Sourav Joshi’s audience clearly stays deeply invested in his life. The creator has built a massive fanbase over the years, so even small hints in his videos quickly become social media discussions.

That’s exactly why rumours around his marriage spread so fast in the first place.

But for now, Sourav seems happy letting people know the truth directly from him: his marriage with Avantika Bhatt was arranged, family-approved, and something he’s completely at peace with.

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