PK Mahanandia love story | Picture: Instagram
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Artist PK Mahanandia, from Odisha, met Charlotte Von Schedvin in Delhi in 1975 whereas visiting India as a vacationer
- Charlotte then visited Odisha with PK to spend some days in his village
- The couple fell in love and acquired married
Artist PK Mahanandia, from Odisha, met Charlotte Von Schedvin in Delhi in 1975 whereas visiting India as a vacationer. PK, who had made a reputation for himself as a sketch artist, claimed that he might make portraits in 10 minutes. When Charlotte noticed PK in Connaught Place, she requested him for a sketch.
Nevertheless, Charlotte was not impressed by the sketch. She requested him to make one other one the subsequent day however was not pleased with the brand new one too.
PK was reminded of his mom telling him that he would marry a lady “whose zodiac signal can be Taurus, she would come from a faraway land, she can be musical and would personal a jungle.”
When PK enquired, Charlotte stated that she owned a forest and was musical. In truth, her solar signal was additionally Tauras.
Charlotte then visited Odisha with PK to spend some days in his village. In addition they noticed the Konark temple.
The couple fell in love and returned to Delhi.
“She wore a sari when she met my father for the primary time. I nonetheless do not know the way she managed. With blessings from my father and household, we acquired married in accordance with tribal custom,” PK stated.
Quickly, it was time for Charlotte to return to Europe and PK promised to affix her in her hometown of Boras.
The couple saved in contact via letters for a 12 months.
PK began his journey on January 22, 1977, and cycled for round 70 kilometres each day.
“Artwork got here to my rescue. I made portraits of individuals and a few gave me cash, whereas others gave me meals and shelter,” he stated.
PK reached Europe on Might 28, 1977, crossing Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey. He then took a prepare to Gothenburg.
The couple acquired married once more in Sweden.
“I had no thought about European tradition. It was all new to me, however she supported me in each step. She is only a particular individual. I’m nonetheless in love simply as I used to be in 1975,” he stated.
PK doesn’t perceive why folks thought it was an enormous deal to cycle from India to Sweden. He stated, “I did what I needed to, I had no cash however I needed to meet her. I used to be biking for love, however by no means beloved biking. It is easy.”
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