Jwala Gutta announces engagement to Tamil actor-producer Vishnu Vishal

Decorated doubles badminton player Jwala Gutta on Monday announced her engagement to cricketer-turned actor and film producer Vishnu Vishal.

The Commonwealth Games gold-medallist took to Twitter, on the occasion of her 37th birthday, to announce the development, along with pictures of the happy couple.

"N dis happened last nite n what a beautiful surprise it was! Today when I think of my life what a journey it has been n 2day I realise there is so much more to luk forward to! Towards our family,Aryan,friends and work!its gonna be another great journey am sure," Gutta tweeted.

N dis happened last nite n what a beautiful surprise it was!

Today when I think of my life what a journey it has been n 2day I realise there is so much more to luk forward to!Towards our family,Aryan,friends and work!its gonna be another great journey am sure ❤️🥂😘 pic.twitter.com/qjqVkK6CWo

— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) September 7, 2020

Vishal played a few Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) league games before a leg injury ended his cricketing career. The 36-year-old then went on to act and produce Tamil films like Silukkuvarupatti Singam, Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran and Ratsasan.

"Happy birthday @Guttajwala New start to LIFE.. Lets be positive and work towards a better future for us,Aryan,our families,friends and people around.. Need all your love n blessings guys.. #newbeginnings," Vishal wrote on his social media accounts.

Happy birthday @Guttajwala

New start to LIFE..

Lets be positive and work towards a better future for us,Aryan,our families,friends and people around..

Need all your love n blessings guys..#newbeginnings

thank you @basanthjain for arranging a ring in d middle of d night.. pic.twitter.com/FYAVQuZFjQ

— VISHNU VISHAL - stay home stay safe (@TheVishnuVishal) September 7, 2020

Gutta was earlier married to fellow shuttler Chetan Anand. Vishal was also married before and has a son from the relationship.