Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj will marry on 4 December 2026 in Lucknow. The wedding cards are out, the venue is booked, and after two postponements, the cricketer and the Samajwadi Party MP finally have a date that is holding. That is why “Priya Saroj” is suddenly one of the most searched names in India this week.
Key points
- Wedding: 4 December 2026, Ramada hotel on the Lucknow-Kanpur Road
- Priya Saroj is the SP MP from Machhlishahr, elected in 2024
- Engaged in Lucknow on 8 June 2025
- About 3,000 guests planned; the list is to be finalised by 15 November
The wedding: date, venue and guests
Speaking to ETV Bharat on 8 November, Priya Saroj confirmed the plan in one line: the two will marry in Lucknow on 4 December. She said finding a date had not been easy, with Parliament sessions on her side and a packed cricket calendar on his, and that the family wants to keep the wedding free of politics.
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| Date | 4 December 2026 |
| Venue | Ramada hotel, Lucknow-Kanpur Road, Lucknow |
| Guests | About 3,000, as reported |
| Baraat | From Rinku Singh’s home town, Aligarh |
| Family arrives | 3 December, after village rituals |
Her father, Tufani Saroj, told ETV Bharat that the family will invite everyone and does not yet know which VIPs will attend. Invitations are planned for Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, and Shri Akhilesh Yadav’s family was invited on Choti Diwali. Some reports say Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan will also get cards. Treat those names as unconfirmed until the day.
Who is Priya Saroj?
Priya Saroj is one of the youngest MPs elected in 2024. She won the Machhlishahr seat in Uttar Pradesh for the Samajwadi Party with 4,51,292 votes, beating the BJP’s B. P. Saroj by 35,850 votes.
- Education: schooling at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi; a BA from Delhi University; and an LLB from Amity University, Noida.
- Family: her father, Tufani Saroj, has been an MP three times and is now the MLA from Kerakat.
- Age: sources give her birth year as 1998 or 1999, which puts her in her mid-20s.
A law graduate, she grew up around politics and campaigned alongside her father in Jaunpur district before contesting herself. Her 2024 win made her a familiar face in Parliament’s new generation of MPs.
Who is Rinku Singh?
Rinku Singh is the left-handed finisher from Aligarh who became a household name in IPL 2023, when he hit five sixes in the last over to win a match for Kolkata Knight Riders. He went on to play for India in T20 internationals. His story, from a modest home in Aligarh to the national team, is one reason fans are so invested in his wedding.
Why the wedding was postponed twice
- November 2025: the first plan, with reports pointing to a Varanasi venue. It moved because of his cricket commitments.
- February 2026: the second plan. It was put off after Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, died on 27 February 2026, according to Hindi media reports.
The engagement itself took place on 8 June 2025 in Lucknow. ETV Bharat reported that about 1,000 people turned up, against the 300 originally expected, which is a hint of how big December could get.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rinku Singh’s wedding?
On 4 December 2026, in Lucknow.
Which party does Priya Saroj belong to?
The Samajwadi Party. She is the MP from Machhlishahr.
Where can I follow updates?
Both have verified Instagram accounts, and we will update this page with confirmed details.
Questions to think about
- Can a wedding between a cricketer and a politician really stay free of politics?
- Do celebrity weddings with thousands of guests send the right message about spending?
- Should public figures share more, or less, of their personal lives online?
