From Sandbox to Soulmates: Best Friends Since Age Three, Set to Marry

In a touching tale of lifelong friendship turning into love, Raihan Vadra and Aviva Baig, best friends since the age of three, are preparing to get married, marking a new chapter in a bond that has spanned more than two decades.

The happy news was shared publicly by Raihan’s mother, Indian Congress Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who posted a heartfelt message alongside childhood and recent photographs of the couple on Instagram.

Celebrating their journey, she wrote, “Love you both very much. May you always love and respect each other and remain the best friends you have been since you were 3.”

Raihan’s father, businessman Robert Vadra, also offered his blessings, describing the moment as a milestone in his son’s life.

“My son comes of age and finds his life partner. My heartfelt blessings to them for a life filled with happiness, unwavering togetherness, love and strength,” he said in his message.

Global Mirror News gathered that Raihan is set to get engaged to Aviva Baig at a private family ceremony in Rajasthan.

The event, planned for early January, is expected to be a low-key, two- to three-day celebration, deliberately kept intimate and away from public attention.

At 25, Raihan Vadra is a professional photographer with a strong focus on nature and wildlife, steadily building a name for himself in the creative space.

Aviva Baig, a Delhi-based professional, also works in creative fields and brings a diverse background to her career.

Aviva completed her early education in Delhi before earning a degree in Media Communications and Journalism.

A professional photographer and producer, she is also a former national-level footballer, combining artistic talent with sporting excellence.

Their journey from childhood playmates to life partners has resonated with many, standing as a rare and heartwarming example of friendship growing into enduring love.