KOCHI (KERALA): Dr. Vignesh Ujjwal, son of legendary athlete and Rajya Sabha MP P.T. Usha and V. Srinivasan, tied the knot with Krishna, daughter of Ashok Kumar and Shini, in a lavish ceremony held at Le Meridien Hotel on Monday.

Ceremony highlights

  • The wedding was attended by top personalities from the sports, political, and film industries.

  • Mary Kom, boxing icon, graced the event in a traditional golden Kerala saree adorned with jasmine flowers and gold jewellery.

  • Guests included actor Sreenivasan, Union Minister of State George Kurien, and MP John Brittas.

PT Usha on her son’s wedding

PT Usha expressed joy over the milestone moment:

“This marriage is the next stage in the life of the son. It is the greatest joy in the life of a mother. It is an arranged marriage. It has been four years since the son started looking for marriage. He got the girl he liked the most and the kind of girl he wanted as his partner. After the proposal came, both of them understood each other. After that, they decided to get married.”

About the groom

  • Dr. Vignesh Ujjwal holds a degree in sports medicine.

  • He currently serves as a doctor at the Usha School of Athletics, the premier institution founded by his mother to nurture future athletes.

Celebrity remarks

Mary Kom praised Kerala cuisine, saying she enjoys vada, sambar, idlis, and rice. When asked whether rice suits a fitness regime, she said:

“As long as it’s not too much, it’s fine.”