The grapevine is abuzz with the speculation that India’s most eligible bachelor Salman Khan is finally tying the knot next year. If the rumour mill is to be believed, Salman Khan is waiting for his 50th birthday to announce his engagement to his alleged longtime girlfriend Lulia Vantur. While that would be big news if it happens, we are sure you too are curious about who this ‘girlfriend’ is. And why shouldn’t you be? Curiosity never killed anybody.
1. Romanian by birth: Lulia Vantur belongs to the green meadows of Romania. A true national at heart, Lulia was born on July 24, 1980. The 35-year-old has managed to create a buzz in her homeland.
2. A successful model: Back home in Romania, Lulia Vantur is known for her sharp looks and confident approach. She has been posing for the camera and walking the ramps since the past several years. Her stint in the fashion industry lent her all the fame and glamour in Romania.
3. She hosts 'Dansez Pentru Tine’: The Romanian version of BBC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’, this show is known for the oomph she adds to the stage. As the show’s hostess, Lulia dresses in beautiful avatars and presents a jaw-dropping look each time.
4. Symbol of sexiness: And this is not just us saying so, it’s official. Lulia Vantur’s stunning features and fashion sensibility has been awarded several times. In 2010 and 2011, she was given the ‘TV Mania Award for Sexiest TV Star’.
5. Shared screen space with Demi Moore: Working for “Bunraku”, Lulia Vantur managed to share the space with Demi Moore. Although the latter took away all the attention, Lulia’s beautiful face did manage to catch some eyeballs.
6. Association with Salman: Lulia was introduced to Salman through another Romanian common friend Marius Moga. Around that time, she came to India. If rumours are to be believed, Marius and Lulia broke up soon after that. Salman and Lulia have been close to each other since the former was shooting in Dublin for ‘Bodyguard’.
7. Lulia Vantur can rock a sari: Ever since her love affair with India (and Indians) began, Lulia has been spotted in sari. Owing to her tall structure and superb body, Lulia manages to look stunning in saris too. In fact, she can teach all of us a lesson or two.
8. Her item number: Working with Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, Lulia bagged an item number. Dancing for the film ‘O Teri’, Lulia Vantur showed her hipster side. Dressed in harem pants and a blouse, her ample skin-show spoke volumes of her confidence.
9. Blonde bombshell: While she may not yet figure in the list of famous blondes, she does know how to style and carry her blonde tresses really well.
10. She also attended Arpita’s wedding: Salman also invited her to the wedding ceremony of sister Arpita Khan. While she came with Salman Khan, paparazzi were not allowed to take pictures of her, and only rare glimpses are available of her attendance at the event.
