Mumbai wishes ‘a happily ever after’ to its special bride

Acid attack survivor Lalita Ben Bansi, 26, got married to Ravi Shankar, 27, in Thane on Tuesday. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: May 24, 2017 3:56 PM IST

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Acid attack survivor Lalita Ben Bansi, 26, got married to Ravi Shankar, 27, in Thane on Tuesday. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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Lalita’s life took a turn for the worse in 2012, when her cousin threw acid at her over some minor argument. (Bhushan Koyande/HT PHOTO)

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Lalita spoke to Ravi Shankar, 27, thanks to a wrong number. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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Lalita at the Thane marriage registration office. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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“I liked her from the beginning,” said the blushing groom. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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Convincing his mother was a challenge for Ravi. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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“I had to make Lalita believe that she too had the right to a better life.” he said. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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All hurdles crossed, the couple is set for this new chapter. (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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Why not seal it with a selfie? (Praful Gangurde/HT PHOTO)

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The couple had a function in Dadar on Tuesday evening. (Bhushan Koyande/HT PHOTO)

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Politicians to celebrities, all made their presence felt. (Bhushan Koyande/HT PHOTO)

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Actor Vivek Oberoi, who has promised to pay for Lalita’s surgery, takes a selfie with the happy couple. (Bhushan Koyande/HT PHOTO)