The two fell in love and decided to get married, but there was one major hurdle standing between happily ever after; Indira Raje was engaged to be wed to Scindia crown prince, Madho Rao Scindia.
Indira Gandhi and Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan were present to bless the newlywed couple, and upon marriage, the bride was given a new name – Madhavi Raje Scindia – according to Maratha custom.