TV stars celebrating their first Christmas together as newlyweds: Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal to Jheel Mehta-Aditya Dube

The holiday season is always magical, but for these television stars, this Christmas brings a whole new level of joy. After tying the knot this year, couples like Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal are getting ready to celebrate their very first Christmas as husband and wife. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, these actors turned their reel-life romances into real-life fairy tales. Here is a look at the newlyweds marking this festive milestone together for the first time.

Fans of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ have waited years for this moment. Hina Khan, who became a household name as Akshara, finally married Rocky Jaiswal on June 4. Their love story began on the sets of the same show. They had been dating for over 13 years. They chose to keep their special day away from the heavy media glare. Surrounded only by close family and friends, the couple celebrated their enduring love in a private ceremony. This Christmas 2025 thus, is going to be extra special for the couple.

We all know and love her as the young Anandi from ‘Balika Vadhu’. This year, Avika Gor turned her own life into a beautiful scene. On September 30, she married social activist Milind Chandwani. In a unique twist, the couple skipped the traditional venue. They got married right on the sets of their show ‘Pati, Patni Aur Panga’, with cameras rolling and families watching. They blended their reel and real worlds. It was a cinematic start to their lifetime promise. This year's Christmas is couple's first celebration of the winter special festival after exchanging vows.

This was the most heartwarming union of the year. Both actors gained immense popularity through the iconic show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’. After sharing a life together for over 23 years, Sandeep and Ashlesha finally made it official. They tied the knot on November 16 in a simple ceremony at the Chandrodaya temple in Vrindavan. A spiritual trip earlier in April inspired this sudden decision, and their parents were overjoyed to finally witness this long-awaited moment. Thus, Christmas 2025 celebration brings double celebration for the couple.

Best known for her breakout role as Sadhna in ‘Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai’, Sara Khan tied the knot with actor-producer Krish Pathak this year. Krish is the son of ‘Ramayan’ veteran Sunil Lehri. The two met through a dating app, and Sara shared that she felt an instant sense of comfort and belonging when she first saw his photo. The couple first opted for an intimate court marriage to keep things private. However, on December 5, they celebrated with grand traditions. They honored their diverse backgrounds by performing both Hindu and Muslim rituals. It goes without saying that Christmas 2025 will be extra special for the couple.

Gia Manek, beloved as “Gopi Bahu,” finally found her happily ever after. She married actor Varun Jain on August 21, 2025. They chose a deeply spiritual Bhuta Shuddhi Vivah ceremony for their union. They had an intimate wedding with only close family and friends present. The couple first met on the sets of ‘Tera Mera Saath Rahe.’ Their friendship grew into romance away from the cameras. This surprise union delighted fans who always enjoyed their on-screen chemistry. Christmas 2025 will fill in more joy to their happiness as they will celebrate the festival for the first time as a married couple.

Alan Kapoor, the star of ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum,’ married his longtime love Raviraa Bhardwaj. They tied the knot on October 7, 2025. He shared the joyful news on Instagram with a heartfelt message about fate, saying, “Some things are meant to be.” The couple met years ago through mutual friends and felt an immediate connection. Their friendship soon turned into deep love. They marked their union with an extravagant wedding at a resort in South Goa. They are ringing in the 2025 Christmas as a married couple for the first time.

Jheel Mehta, remembered as “Sonu” from ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,’ married her childhood sweetheart Aditya Dube on December 28, 2024. They officially got their marriage registered on February 17, 2025. Jheel and Aditya met in school and were close friends before they fell in love. After reconnecting post-10th standard, their bond only grew stronger over the years. Cheers to their first Christmas as newlyweds.

Baalveer actor Dev Joshi married Aarthi Kharel, a banker from Finland, earlier this year. Their families first met during a road trip abroad, which led to a lasting friendship between Dev and Aarthi. The two got engaged in Nepal in January 2025 and tied the knot a month later in an intimate ceremony in Lumbini.