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Arjun Rampal Marries Girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades in Goa

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Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa. The couple has been together for more than six years.

Arjun Rampal is well known in the Hindi film industry, often called Bollywood. He has appeared in many popular movies over the years.

Gabriella Demetriades is Arjun's partner. The two have been in a relationship for over six years before deciding to marry.

The wedding took place in Goa, a popular coastal state in India known for its beaches. Many couples choose Goa for weddings and celebrations.

According to reports, the couple has registered their marriage officially. Registering a marriage means signing legal documents to make the union recognised by law.

This step makes Arjun and Gabriella legally married. It is an important part of getting married in many countries, including India.

The news has created excitement among Arjun Rampal's fans and followers. Many have shared their congratulations on social media.

This marks a new chapter for the couple after their long relationship. Fans are hoping to hear more details soon.

Vocabulary10 words

actor
a person whose job is acting in movies or shows
Bollywood
the Hindi-language movie industry in India
relationship
a close connection between two people who love each other
coastal
near the sea
registered
officially recorded with the government
legally
in a way that follows the law
fans
people who admire and support someone famous
congratulations
kind words said to celebrate good news
couple
two people who are in a relationship together
union
the joining of two people, like in marriage

Quiz

1. What is Arjun Rampal's profession?
2. Where did Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades get married?
3. True or False: The couple registered their marriage officially.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has married his longtime _____, Gabriella Demetriades, in Goa.

The couple has been together for more than six _____.

Arjun Rampal is well known in the Hindi film _____.

Gabriella Demetriades is Arjun's _____.

The wedding took place in Goa, a popular _____ state in India.

Many couples choose Goa for weddings and _____.

The couple has _____ their marriage officially.

This step makes Arjun and Gabriella _____ married.

The news has created excitement among Arjun Rampal's _____ and followers.

Many have shared their _____ on social media.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think many couples choose Goa for weddings?
  2. What is the difference between a relationship and a legal marriage?
  3. Why might celebrity relationships attract so much public attention?
  4. Do you think it is important to register a marriage legally? Why or why not?

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