CSK star's Heartfelt Anniversary Post goes Viral, Netizens hail Interreligious Love Story

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Chennai Super Kings and India star Shivam Dube and his wife Anjum Khan have recently gone viral on social media thanks to a heartfelt video and glimpses into their relationship.

The couple, who got married on July 16, 2021, have been in the spotlight not just because of Shivam's growing cricket career with the Indian national team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but also due to their interfaith marriage - Shivam being Hindu and Anjum being Muslim.

Their wedding, held according to Muslim customs, initially sparked mixed reactions online. While many congratulated the couple and wished them well, others questioned their religious differences. However, Shivam and Anjum have handled the attention with grace and positivity, emphasizing the deep understanding and strong bond that holds their relationship together.

Speaking about their journey, the couple mentioned that they always believed in facing life's challenges together, captured in their words: "We thought we'd fight together." Their mutual support is evident - from celebrating both Hindu and Muslim festivals to sharing moments of joy and respect with each other's families. Shivam has accompanied Anjum to Eid celebrations and also visited Hindu temples like Kashi Vishwanath with her.

Anjum often shares moments from their personal life on social media, showing her support not just for her husband, but also her admiration for figures like MS Dhoni, revealing her light-hearted confession that sometimes she cheers for Dhoni as enthusiastically as she does for Shivam.

Together, Shivam and Anjum have become an admired couple online, showing that love, respect, and shared values can overcome religious and cultural differences.

Dube recently played in the IPL 2025 for CSK. He has been a regular for India in the T20 format and was also part of the team which won the T20I World Cup last year. The southpaw is likely to be in action in the national colours later this year in the limited overs assignments.