Defying a 32-year age difference and religious barriers, a young Bihar teacher has married her much older school boss in a daring Nepal temple ritual. The story of Shaishta Parveen and Rakesh Shah from Muzaffarpur’s Aurai has captivated—and divided—social media after their wedding pics went viral.
Rakesh, 60 and father to four, oversees a local private school where 28-year-old Shaishta taught. Proximity bred passion; they eloped February 18, heading to Nepal for a no-frills Hindu wedding sans legal formalities.
Shaishta breaks silence in a trending video, smiling confidently: ‘I chose this life willingly. I’m happy—stop troubling my husband’s family.’ It’s a bold rebuttal to kidnapping claims.
Her brother, however, accuses Rakesh of luring her away for conversion and marriage, naming seven accused—including Rakesh’s family—in an Aurai FIR. The complaint alleges deceit by the established school figure.
Village atmosphere is charged, interfaith elements heightening risks. School and home sealed off; cops intensify checks. SHO Raja Singh reveals ongoing video analysis and beefed-up security measures.
This unfolding drama tests societal limits on love, age, and faith. Viral fame amplifies the stakes, with public sentiment split. As probes deepen, the couple’s future hangs in balance amid family vendetta and police scrutiny.