Navi Mumbai: 'I don't want to get married ever'- there are several men and women out there, who have said these words. Senior journalist Madhav Patil had also decided to never get hitched. So what made him change his mind? In case you don't know, Patil tied the knot with Sanjana at the age of 66. Yes, you read that right!

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Madhav Patil, who lives in Bamandongri village in Uran Taluka, Raighad, Maharashtra, has been working as a journalist since the past 35 years. Although, he is widely known in the region for his journalistic skills, his marriage has now become the talk of the town.

Photos from Madhav Patil's wedding went viral on social media. While some trolls were quick enough to slam and ridicule him, many social media users supported his decision. Madhav, in an exclusive interview with ABP Majha's Vinayak Patil, opened up about his decision to get hitched at the age of 66 when he had already made up his mind to never get married.

Why Madhava Patil Decided To Get Married At 66?

Madhav Patil, who has been living away from his house since the past seven months, felt the need to have a companion during the COVID-19 crisis. While he is 66, his mother is 88 years old. He realised that he should have a life partner, who can take care of the house. The journalist tied the knot with Sanjana, a divorcee. The 45-year-old lost her brother-in-law amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Relatives and friends mocked Sanjana and asked her why she is marrying someone, who is her father's age. She didn't pay heed to anything and took nuptial vows with Madhav. While this is Sanjana's second marriage, Madhav got hitched for the first time.

Madhav and Sanjana have become the butt of jokes on social media but the couple has no intentions on giving importance to the trolls.  Madhav Patil said, "If I spend 35-40 years in the field of journalism, sociology and politics, I will be happy."

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Bollywood Celebs Who Got Married Late


Veteran actress Suhasini Mulay decided to walk down the aisle at the age of 60 after finding her true love. She took wedding vows with Atul Gurtu on January 16, 2011. Of course, people did judge her but the actress didn't care.

Neena Gupta married Vivek Mehra on July 15, 2008 in a secret ceremony in the United States at the age of 43. The 'Badhai Ho' actress is a boss lady in every aspect. Kabir Bedi tied the knot with British-born Parveen Dusanj, a day ahead of his 70th birthday.

The likes of Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt also re-married after turning 40.

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