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Mary Kom, Onler celebrate love with platinum bands
New Delhi, March 4
Love was in the air when
M.C. Mary Kom and her supportive husband Onler Kom exchanged Platinum
Love Bands to celebrate their togetherness in the capital. India's
five-time boxing world champion says her love for her husband is growing
stronger like the metal.
They exchanged the rings as part of an
event by PC Jeweller here on Tuesday, with Mary Kom saying that
"platinum is one metal which just brightens the celebration of true
love".
Talking about her 'Platinum Day of Love', Mary Kom, a
mother of three, said: "I cherish the days my beautiful sons were born
as my Platinum Day of Love. The day will always be special for me and
will be treasured all my life."
Sharing her pride to have a
husband who has stood by her through ups and downs, she said: "I believe
Onler's strength of character is constantly reflected through his love
and affection for his kids and me."
"My relationship with Onler is the platinum kind that is growing stronger with each passing year."
The
couple's love story has also been brought alive on the big screen in
"Mary Kom", a Bollywood biopic on the boxer's life story. Priyanka
Chopra played the titular role, while Onler's role was embodied by
Darshan Kumar.
Onler, who was dating Mary Kom before marrying her
in 2005, said that their feelings have grown over the years, and that
platinum "perfectly symbolises everlasting love that will remind us of
the feelings we share for each other that is steadfast across all odds".
Platinum is fast gaining momentum amongst young consumers as it
exemplifies everlasting love, Balram Garg, managing director, PC
Jeweller said; while Vaishali Banerjee, country manager India, Platinum
Guild International, added: "Platinum is a metal that stands for deep
love and emotions closest to your heart".