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From Gopi Bahu to Bride: Gia Manek Weds Varunn Jain in Stunning Bhuta Shuddhi Ceremony

Gia Manek, the original Gopi Bahu, ties the knot with Varunn Jain in a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha, delighting fans with her wedding pictures.

Published By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: August 21, 2025 15:08:12 IST

For more than two years, Gia Manek set the television screen ablaze by being the ever-popular Gopi Bahu in the much-loved Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Leaving the audience with emotions from 2010 until 2012 some of these were washing a laptop with detergent and winning over Ahem Ji, her husband onscreen her events left behind a trail of memorable moments with fans. Even though Devoleena took over the role, the trend of the original Gopi Bahu played by Gia still continues on social media along with its share of throwback clips going viral.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world caught up again with the old favorites of viewers. New heights were reached with the melodious but sage lift on the resoundingly defining phrase “Rasode Mein Kaun Tha?” by music composer and YouTuber Yashraj Mukhate, who added a little humor to it, paying homage to Gopi Bahu’s legacy in the Indian pop culture.



Gia Manek Holds Hands and Forever

In a nice symmetry of life imitating art, Gia Manek was now wed in real life. The actress tied the knot with the other television actor Varunn Jain through a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony. Posting her wedding photos on social media, Gia flaunted in a golden saree with her husband Varunn by her side. She captioned the images, “With the grace of Divine and master’s and with all the love showered, we’ve stepped into this forever union hand in hand, heart to heart. We were two friends, today we’re husband & wife. Grateful for all the love, blessings, and wishes that made this day so special.”

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For the fans of both actors, the union became a celebrated moment because Varunn Jain is quite common in the TV industry, appearing in shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum and Pehredaar Piya Ki.

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What is Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha?

This is the wedding ceremony: Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha. It is a special and different ritual, coming from the yogic tradition, to be offered by Isha Foundation of Sadhguru.

It focuses on refining the five elements of the human body- earth, water, air, fire, and space- with two individuals coming together to have an elemental bond. In this marriage, the couple circumambulates a sacred fire, which signifies spiritual harmony and unity at the elemental level.

From the small screen to the bride in real life, Gia Manek made it big wins among millions of fans across the country. New life ahead as husband and wife will be filled with laughter, love, and happy memories, walking together through life, as all fans continue to celebrate Gopi Bahu’s exemplary status. But today is also the day when a beautiful new chapter in life begins for Gia and Varunn.

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