Famous Indian-Pakistani Same-Sex Couple Anjali Chakra-Sufi Malik Calls Off Wedding. Reason Is Infidelity
In July 2019, a series of captivating photographs depicting love transcending boundaries and breaking the internet emerged from a same-sex couple“s enchanting photoshoot in New York. The images, initially shared by photographer “Sarowar” on Twitter, quickly garnered widespread adoration for their undeniable charm. This marked the debut of Sundas Malik, an artist from Pakistan, and her beloved Anjali Chakra, an Indian woman, onto the spotlight of internet fame and debates surrounding love rises above barriers set by mere mortals.
The couple, adorned in traditional attire – a lehenga and a saree – stood gracefully beneath an umbrella amidst the rain, accentuated by ornate jewelry. Their endearing portrayal captured the hearts of viewers, igniting a frenzy of admiration across social media platforms.
The photos swiftly circulated online, amassing thousands of likes and a deluge of positive comments. What resonated most profoundly with netizens was the demonstration of love triumphing over the conventional barriers of gender, religion, and nationality.
A New York Love Story pic.twitter.com/nve9ToKg9y
— Sarowar (@therealsarowar) July 28, 2019
Fast forward to March 2024, and a somber announcement has shaken their followers.
Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik, as she is known, have made the decision to call off their imminent wedding fixed for next week, sending shockwaves through their devoted community, of both social media followers and LGBTQI. The reason behind this abrupt turn of events, confirmed by both parties via heartfelt Instagram posts, is infidelity – with Sufi admitting to betraying Anjali”s trust.
Anjali, known for her artistry and vibrant personality, took to social media to announce the end of their relationship. In her post, she expressed gratitude for the unwavering support they received throughout their journey together. Despite the pain caused by Sufi”s actions, she urged their followers to refrain from directing negativity towards him, choosing instead to cherish the love-filled moments they shared.
Anjali Chakra wrote: “Sufi & I have been blessed to spend the last 5+ years together in a loving and beautiful partnership that we have been so honored to share with all of you. Since the beginning, your outpouring of love and support has played such a special part in our journey and we will continue to carry that love with us moving forward. This may come as a shock, but our journey is now shifting. We have decided to call off our wedding and end our relationship due to infidelity committed by Sufi. As we close this chapter, I wish for absolutely no negativity to be shown towards Sufi, and that you respect this difficult decision. What we have shared has been so full of love and nothing short of magical — I will choose to remember it this way. All my love, Anjali”
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Sufi, known for his candid demeanor and introspective outlook, also addressed their followers, acknowledging her grave mistake of infidelity. She expressed remorse for causing immense hurt to Anjali and sought forgiveness from her and from Allah. Recognizing the ripple effect of her actions on their loved ones and community, she appealed for privacy and respect during this difficult time.
Sufi wrote: “Hey everyone, there has been a major turn of events in my relationship with Anjali. I made an unrecognizable mistake of betrayal by cheating on her a few weeks before our wedding. I”ve hurt her tremendously, beyond my own understanding. I”m owning up to my mistake and will continue to do so. I understand the gravity of the situation and can only ask relentlessly for forgiveness, from Anjali and Allah. I”ve hurt the people I love and care about the most through my actions, including our family and friends; our community that I cherish. Thank you so much to everyone who supported us all these years, we owe everything to you all. We ask you all for privacy and respect at this time. With humility,Sufi”
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Earlier, their engagement in September 2022 was celebrated with joy and excitement, marked by Anjali”s declaration on Instagram that saying “yes” to Sufi was the easiest decision of her life. Anjali had written on Instagram after sharing the engagement images: “easiest yes of my life!!!!”
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“Hello fiancée!,” Sufi had also shared several images of the proposal which happened at Empire State Building. “I was pretty nervous about proposing in front of strangers, but the Empire State Building team made it such an easy and amazing experience. They very graciously gave us the private space above the observation deck on the 87th floor,” she wrote on another post.
