Say ‘Deepika-Ranveer’ and the word ‘wedding’ is never too far behind!

Fresh marriage rumours have started to do the rounds again, post the success of their historical starrer Padmaavat. This time, a source who claims to be in the know, reveals that the two are expected to tie the knot by the middle of this year.

In a throwback to the Anushka-Virat nuptials, they will apparently escape the intense scrutiny of the city, to wed at a favourite destination abroad. Only immediate family members and very close friends are expected to be in attendance, on what will be the most special and significant day of their life.

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As to the matter of the destination, that is supposedly top secret at the moment. However, the source claims it could well be a beach location as both the lovebirds simply love the sand and surf.

We have a strong feeling the wedding destination could well be the Maldives. Early this year, the couple had brought in Deepika’s birthday on January 5 at this gorgeous group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Their parents had supposedly joined them too, as they were rumoured to have got formally engaged on this vacation.

Reports had emerged of the couple enjoying swimming, snorkelling and spending time with each other at this beautiful beach haven. While they never confirmed their rumoured engagement, Maldives would make the perfect wedding destination as well. No paparazzi, no intrusive fans and just their nearest and dearest as they mark one of the most special moments of their life.

Again, echoing the Anushka-Virat wedding, the very private tying of the knot will be followed by two receptions in India – a mammoth one for the whole of B-town in Mumbai and another do in Bengaluru, where Deepika’s parents live.

In November last year, Deepika had opened up like never before about her beau. “When we’re with each other, we don’t need anything or anyone else. We’re comfortable in each other’s presence,” she had revealed. Guess that is the best confirmation we could expect from the very guarded bride-to-be!