Inside Raihan Vadra’s fiancée Aviva Baig’s family: Parents, profession and early life

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to take on a new personal role ahead of her son Raihan Vadra’s formal engagement ceremony in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore on Wednesday. What has drawn attention is the long-standing friendship between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her samdhan-to-be.

According to various reports, Raihan Vadra’s fiancée Aviva Baig’s mother, Nandita Beg, is an interior designer by profession and has shared a close personal bond with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for several years. The two are known to be good friends and have also collaborated professionally.

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Nandita Beg reportedly worked closely with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the interior design of the Congress party’s new headquarters, Indira Bhavan. The project was jointly conceptualised.

According to her profile on X, Nandita is also a founder member of Youthreach and works as a consultant with the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. She is the owner of RAIN Design, an interior design firm.

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Engagement held in presence of both families

Raihan Vadra, as per various reports, proposed to Aviva Baig on Monday evening in the presence of members from both families. The proposal was followed by preparations for a formal engagement ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in Ranthambore, on Wednesday.

The wedding is expected to be held a few months later.

Aviva Baig’s family

Aviva Baig’s father, Imran Beg, is a businessman, while her mother, Nandita Beg, is a practising interior designer. It seems creativity runs in the family, with Atelier 11 co-founder Aviva also having a keen interest in photography.

Raihan Vadra and Aviva Baig are said to have known each other since they were children. They also studied in the same school during their early years.

As Aviva chose photography as her career, Raihan too developed a love for photography. This shared interest has stayed with them over the years.