Venkatesh Prasad Love Story: Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad is celebrating his 57th birthday today. Born in Bengaluru in 1969, Venkatesh Prasad was considered one of India’s most feared bowlers in his time. His bowling on the cricket field left even the best batsmen sweating, but in real life, he was a bit shy. He was so shy that he couldn’t even propose to his wife Jayanti before marriage. Jayanti was the one who proposed to Venkatesh Prasad first, and they married after that. Venkatesh Prasad’s marriage generated considerable attention because he is nine years younger than Jayanti. Read the former bowler’s love story…
Married a divorced woman
Former fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad married Jayanti, who is nine years older than him. Surprisingly, his wife Jayanti was previously divorced. Consequently, his marriage to Jayanti generated considerable attention. Former Indian captain Anil Kumble also played a significant role in Venkatesh and Jayanti’s love story. In fact, it was Anil Kumble who first introduced them.
How did the love story begin?
Venkatesh Prasad and Jayanti first met in 1994. Anil Kumble introduced them. At the time, Kumble was the brand ambassador for Titan, while Jayanti was its PRO. Jayanti and Kumble knew each other. From their first meeting, Venkatesh Prasad and Jayanti became good friends. Gradually, they began talking and meeting. Over time, their friendship blossomed into love. However, Venkatesh Prasad was so shy that he was unable to propose to Jayanti. In an interview, Venkatesh himself revealed that Jayanti was the one who proposed to him first.
When did you get married?
After Jayanti proposed, they dated for some time. They then decided to get married, but their families were not agreeable. Jayanti was divorced and nine years older than Venkatesh. Initially, her family was reluctant to accept the relationship, but Venkatesh convinced his family. Then, on April 22, 1996, Venkatesh and Jayanti took the vows and tied the knot.