Kolkata:

Pakistani girl Javeria Khanum who got here to Kolkata to marry the person she loves is overwhelmed by the heat and hospitality of the individuals right here and can’t wait to savour the famed avenue meals ‘phuchka’, this metropolis’s model of ‘pani puri’.

Sameer Khan, who’s scheduled to marry Khanum subsequent month, mentioned he’s relieved as her fiancee is getting affection from the individuals– his prolonged household, neighbours and even strangers, and he or she feels at house.

“I’m relieved, very completely satisfied that we’ve been accepted by the individuals of my nation, my state and my metropolis. Javeria is equally overwhelmed. There had been a flood of congratulatory telephone calls, visits by mates and even strangers to our residence since we arrived from Amritsar to Kolkata on Tuesday,” Khan instructed PTI.

The Karachi resident crossed over into the Indian aspect from Attari in Amritsar district of Punjab, the place she was welcomed by Khan and a few members of his household to the beats of ‘dhol’ on December 5.

Khan mentioned aside from tucking into the standard metropolis avenue meals ‘phuchka’ together with her, he would like to take her “to Park Avenue to introduce her to the eateries I really like to go to”.

He additionally needs to see how she reacts to the Kolkata biryani.

“First, we wish to take a break from the work routine for a couple of days to have high quality time with members of the family and shut mates solely after which embark on the journey to discover town. I do know she’s going to love my metropolis, she has already began loving it,” he added.

The Kolkata-based businessman had fallen in love with Khanum in 2018 after seeing her photograph on his mom’s cell. At the moment, he had come house from Germany the place he was learning.

“I’m wanting ahead to tying the knot together with her in January (2024),” he mentioned.

Khan mentioned his mates from Germany, Africa, Spain, the USA and different international locations are more likely to attend the marriage.

Khanum had earlier instructed PTI that she was granted a 45-day visa. She had tried to get a visa on two events however acquired fortunate the third time.

Khan mentioned he’s grateful to the central authorities for this. PTI SUS NN