Nagpur lit up recently with one of India’s most talked-about weddings – a fairy-tale union that’s got social media buzzing, more so after Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor danced at the big-fat wedding. Kenisha Paliwal, the sharp Ivy League-educated business executive, tied the knot with Vevek Agrawal, son of Haldiram Group’s MD Kamal Agrawal and grandson of billionaire Shivkishan Agrawal. Popularly called the “Haldiram Wedding” for its epic scale and A-list guests, this wasn’t just bling – it’s a marriage of brains, ambition, and legacy. From Goldman Sachs stint to snack empire, here’s the real story behind the bride and groom everyone’s Googling right now:
Shahid Kapur at Haldiram wedding
Who is bride, Kenisha Paliwal – new bahu of Haldiram family
Kenisha Paliwal isn’t just a pretty face – she’s a business powerhouse. She was born in India but raised mostly in the UK. Now in her 20s, Kenisha is a dynamo who serves as Executive Director at Delta Corp Holdings, her family-run global logistics giant. Think bulk shipping, energy logistics, asset management, and green energy transitions – led by her dad, Mudit Paliwal (CEO).According to her LinkedIn profile, she went to Haileybury for school, then got her Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Labour Relations from Cornell University, followed by a Master’s in Technology Management from Columbia. Before stepping into a leadership role, she crunched numbers as an Asset Management Analyst at Goldman Sachs in New York City, between 2022-2024, and interned in renewable energy at The D.E. Shaw Group.Kenisha is entrepreneurial, too. She is the Founder & Director of Helixtech, a tech advisory firm partnering with Fortune 500s on digital overhauls and consulting. Additionally, she’s a global strategic advisor at O.P. Jindal University. Talk about girl boss goals – this bride’s building empires, not just wedding albums!
Who is the groom, Vevek Agrawal, scion of the Haldiram family
Vevek Agrawal, the groom, carries the weight of a snack empire on his shoulders. Son of Kamal Agrawal- MD of Haldiram Group, and grandson of founder and billionaire Shivkishan Agrawal, he’s primed for legacy. But Vevek’s no silver-spoon slacker – his LinkedIn profile shows his credibility.He got his BBA from Coventry University (UK, 2018), followed by an MSc in International Strategy & Business from Lancaster University (2022). His career highlights include: Joining Haldiram Food International in Nov 2022; becoming Director by March 2019. Before joining Haldiram, Vevek was also a part of the founding team at Tropesphere in London, a startup app digitising care home ops.From UK campuses to Nagpur mandaps, Vevek blends family business smarts with modern innovation – a perfect match for Kenisha’s global grind.This wedding is not just viral on social media—it’s the future heir of Haldiram’s saying, “I do.” Nagpur’s fairy tale wedding proves love and ambition can lead to endless possibilities.Who’s your favourite power couple? Tell in the comments below.
