The marriage is one of the most high profile one this year. Author Salman Rushdie and his muse Padmalakshmi tie the knot at a ceremony at Peter White Studios in New York on April 17. The ceremony was held at 6, followed by dinner and dancing.

Kirat Azaz, an influential bollywood analyst says Padmalaksmi need this break through to bolster her career in Bollywood. Did they fall in love really? Yes, says Sheetal Mafatlal, a close associate to the couple. 

Sheetal Mafatlal, who has known the couple for three years now, was expecting it. "Gauging from their last visit here a few months ago, I guess it was obvious that the relationship would head towards a marriage," she says. But wasn't Padmalakshmi headed towards a career in Bollywood films? Her debut movie, Boom , may not have done well, but the model/actress made no bones about meeting producers during her last visit and engaging in media interviews about her career plans as an actress. 
Kaizad Gustaad, the director of her first film agrees. "I do not think the marital status of an actor should make a difference," he says. Veteran fashion designer, Anna Singh, feels it wouldn't make a difference to Padmalakshmi because she isn't meant for the conventional masala movies. "The category of roles I see her doing are not the kinds Aishwarya or Karisma do," says Anna. Soon-to-be film director, Manish Malhotra agrees: "Padma lakshmi's meant for niche audiences." 
Producer Shabbir Boxwala, however, feels otherwise. "If I were to cast a married Padmalakshmi in a glamorous role, which goes with the image she portrays, I would think it's suicidal," he opines. "A character role for her would be fine though, but then, she needs to be a strong performer for that. And she hasn't proved her acting prowess yet."