Nupur Sanon credits sister Kriti Sanon for helping convince mother about interfaith marriage with Stebin Ben: 'She told my mother he is extremely talented...'

Kriti Sanon played a key role in Nupur and Stebin's love story, revelas Nupur Sanon

• Nupur Sanon married Stebin Ben in interfaith ceremonies in Udaipur.
• Kriti Sanon supported Nupur and celebrated at the wedding despite family concerns.
• The couple celebrated their wedding with both Christian and Hindu traditions.

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Actor Nupur Sanon has opened up about her interfaith marriage to singer Stebin Ben, sharing a heartfelt account of love, trust and the quiet support that helped bring their families together.

Speaking about the journey, Nupur reflected on how her relationship grew naturally and how her elder sister, actor Kriti Sanon, became her strongest pillar during some of the most important moments of her life.

In an interview with ETimes, Nupur Sanon revealed that Kriti Sanon was the first person she turned to when she fell in love with Stebin.

Despite being five years apart in age, the sisters share a close bond that goes beyond labels. At the time, Stebin Ben was only just stepping into the professional music world, with little public recognition. Instead of talking about his career, Nupur focused on who he was as a person.

She recalled, "The first person I told about Stebin was my sister (Kriti Sanon). We're five years apart but extremely close, we are like best friends. At that time, Stebin had just started professionally, so there wasn't much to show career-wise. I spoke more about him as a person. I made her listen to his voice, and she immediately said he had a magical voice and immense talent."

Telling her mother came later and, like many families, it was met with hesitation. Nupur Sanon shared that her mother’s concerns were rooted in love and practicality, particularly about stability and the future. It was Kriti Sanon who bridged that gap, offering reassurance born from her own interactions with Stebin.

Nupur said, "A few months later, I told my mother. Initially, she was a little unsure, like most mothers, cautious about seriousness and the future. That's when my sister stepped in and told her, 'I've met Stebin. I've heard him. He's extremely talented and hardworking.' That confidence changed everything. And honestly, Stebin leaves a great impression when he meets people, so from there on, everything just fell into place."

Earlier this month, Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben celebrated their love in Udaipur with wedding ceremonies that honoured both their faiths. The celebrations began with an intimate Christian ceremony on 10–11 January, followed by traditional Hindu rituals attended by close friends and family.

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Sharing moments from the Christian wedding, the couple wrote, “I did. I DO. I will Always & Forever.” Later, Nupur posted pictures from the Hindu ceremony, adding a tender Punjabi line: "Tu mere kal da sukoon, te ajj da shukr (You are the peace of my tomorrow and the reason for my gratitude today)."

A joyful clip from the reception has since gone viral, showing Kriti Sanon dancing freely as Qawwali singer Sagar Bhatia performed Aise na jao piya, perfectly capturing the warmth and happiness that surrounded the celebration.