Nagpur: Vivek Agrawal, son of the world-renowned Haldiram Group owner Kamal Agrawal, recently tied the knot to Kenisha Paliwal at a luxury five-star hotel in Nagpur. The ceremonies are over, but Nagpur’s social scene is still buzzing with the grandeur of the wedding, viral online as ‘Haldiram wedding’.
Shahid Kapoor’s dance performance, the royal decor, and an eight-tier hanging wedding cake stole the show. But the fireworks that happened during the Varmala ceremony captivated the online community the most. It was quite similar to what we see during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. Users on X called it “magical” and “amazing”.
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The videos and photos of the ceremonies were widely shared by the guests on social media platforms. BJP leader Hansraj Ahir also attended the wedding and blessed the newlyweds. He shared glimpses from the venue on Instagram. “During the visit to Nagpur, Chairman of Haldiram Group, Shri Shivkishan ji, sent best wishes to the bride and groom for a happy married life,” he wrote in the caption.
The videos show Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor grooving to the tunes of Mauja Hi Mauja, Nagada Baja, and other hit numbers during the Sangeet ceremony.
The wedding venue was transformed into a palace-like setting with beautiful floral arrangements, shimmering ice sculptures and massive chandeliers.
The couple cut an elaborate eight-tier cake crafted by a local bakery. It was hanging upside down.
Social media users reacted to the wedding’s grandeur, describing it as one of the most opulent wedding ceremonies the city has witnessed in recent years.
Who is Vivek Agrawal?
Vivek Agrawal is a director within the Haldiram family-owned business empire. He belongs to the Nagpur-based branch of the family, which is led by Shiv Kishan Agrawal.
Who Is Kenisha Paliwal?
Apart from being the new member of India’s most famous snack-industry dynasty, Kenisha is a global executive with an Ivy League pedigree and a career built in the competitive world of international logistics.
Born in India but raised primarily in the United Kingdom, Kenisha is currently serving as the executive director of Delta Corp Holdings, a London-based global logistics business engaged in bulk logistics, energy logistics, asset management and energy transition. Her father, Mudit Paliwal, is the founder and CEO of the company, having previously helped scale companies like Norvic Shipping and Caravel Group to a global level.
Seeking to expand her horizons beyond the UK, Kenisha moved to the United States for six years, a journey that saw her earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University, as per her LinkedIn account.
“I was raised in the UK, and spent most of my time there. But then I realised that I was getting too comfortable there. So I thought, why not go to the US? If I hate it, I can always come back. I did not hate it there and ended up spending six years there,” said Kenisha in an interview, adding that her living experience in Hong Kong and Copenhagen also shaped her career choices.
She also leads Helix Tech Asset Management, a venture inspired by her tenure as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. Her transition from the male-dominated world of global finance and logistics into one of India’s most iconic business families marks a new chapter for the Haldiram legacy.
Her marriage to Vevek is being described by social media users as one of the most magnificent ceremonies Nagpur has ever witnessed. Held at the luxury five-star Le Meridien and the family’s private Shiv Estate, the event was a viral sensation. Kenisha, meanwhile, joins the Haldiram brand that has its roots in a small shop in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
It was started by Shivkishan Agrawal’s grandfather, Ganga Bishan Agarwal, and has grown into one of the country’s most iconic snacks and confectionery brands.
