Cute teenage love story of start-up founders, a Malayali girl and Punjabi boy: From 'impossible marriage' to now business partners
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Chirag Gupta and Aditi Mammen are now co-founders of Origin Nutrition, a supplier of wellness essential. Their story recently got featured on Humans of Bombay.
He was a quiet, reserved Punjabi Hindu, while she was a vibrant and outspoken Malayali Christian. Despite their contrasting natures, an unshakable bond formed between them. What started as a simple friendship through group hangouts and awkward greetings soon grew deeper, especially as they realized they had something profoundly in common—they had both lost their fathers at a young age. That shared experience created a connection they couldn’t ignore, and soon, their friendship blossomed into love.
As teenagers, they made a promise to each other: «We’ll grow old together.» However, making good on that promise would prove to be no easy feat. Their families were initially against their union, considering the cultural and religious differences too wide to bridge. But this love story was not one to end in heartbreak. For years, they persevered, convincing their families and standing firm in their commitment. They also had to endure years of long-distance relationship, when Chirag went to the US to study. Finally, after years of waiting and endless conversations, their families gave their blessings, and they tied the knot, fulfilling
