Sun Dec 08 09:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Child Star Kalidas Jayaram Weds Chennai Model Tarini Kalingarayar
**CHENNAI, December 8, 2024** – Kalidas Jayaram, the beloved child star of Malayalam cinema, tied the knot with Tarini Kalingarayar in a private ceremony. The bride, a prominent figure in the Chennai modeling scene, hails from a prominent and wealthy family with a history tied to the region’s Zamindari system.
Tarini, 23, boasts an impressive resume. After completing her primary education at Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram in Chennai and earning a degree in Visual Communication from MOP Vaishnava College, she began modeling at the age of 16. Her career highlights include being a finalist in the Miss Diva 2021 pageant (finishing as the third runner-up), as well as winning Miss Tamil Nadu and being the first runner-up in Miss South India. She also participated in the Miss Diva Universe pageant in 2022. Beyond modeling, Tarini is also a photographer and enjoys taking her own photos. Reports suggest her net worth exceeds ₹1 crore, thanks to her modeling, advertising, and sponsorship deals. She also reportedly owns a luxury home and an Audi car in Chennai.
While the couple kept their relationship relatively private initially, with their first public appearance together during Onam celebrations in 2022, their romance became clear when Kalidas shared photos of their Dubai vacation in October of the same year. Their engagement followed in November 2023. Tarini’s grandfather was a prominent figure, serving as both an Indian Air Force pilot and a Rajya Sabha member. Reports also highlight the hardships faced by Tarini’s mother in raising her and her sister.
Kalidas, who will turn 31 this December, continues the family tradition of love marriages, following in the footsteps of his parents. The wedding marks a joyous occasion for the couple and their families.
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