India, Nov. 26 -- After more than two decades of love and companionship, TV actors Sandeep Baswana and Ashlesha Savant have tied the nuptial bond in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close family and friends recently. On Sunday, the newlyweds took to Instagram and dropped their first wedding pictures, sending fans into a frenzy.

"We have been together for 23 years, so it's nothing new, but yes, a validation has been received. Traditions are important too, and marriage is a very crucial institution in our country, so a stamp has been put on it," says Sandeep.

The actor, known for shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Dil Diyan Gallaan, adds, "For a year or two, we both were discussing, 'Should we get married? Let's get married,'...