'How Libin and I started talking, nobody will believe it': Rimi

Rimi Tomy.

Malayalam playback singer Rimi Tomy is preparing for her second marriage, with the wedding scheduled to take place in Mumbai this November. The singer has now shared details about her relationship with fiancé Libin Mathew, a Malayali bodybuilder and fitness trainer based in the city.

In a recent video, Rimi spoke about their unusual love story, her mother's initial concerns and the decision to keep the wedding ceremony small.The singer revealed in her new YouTube video that the celebrations will take place in Dombivli, where Libin Mathew was born and raised. She also explained that their relationship developed even before they met face to face. According to Rimi, Libin began speaking Malayalam only after getting to know her.

Rimi Tomy reveals wedding plans in Mumbai

Rimi Tomy shared the wedding details while giving viewers a glimpse of her Mumbai apartment. She explained that her latest visit to the city was different from her usual trips, as she was travelling for her wedding. Since Libin Mathew grew up in Dombivli, the couple decided to hold the ceremonies there.“I usually travel to Bombay once or twice a month. But this time, it is different. It is for something special — my wedding.

Libin was born and brought up in Mumbai's Dombivli. That is why we decided to hold the wedding ceremonies there. Although he is a Malayali, he grew up in Mumbai. He actually started speaking Malayalam only after he got to know me.”

Singer plans an intimate wedding with 10 family members

Rimi Tomy also revealed that the wedding will be a private affair, with only a small group of relatives attending. From her side, the guest list will include her mother, siblings and their children.

The remaining attendees will comprise Libin Mathew's family members and close relatives.“The wedding will be a very intimate affair. Only ten people from my family, including my mother, siblings and their children, will attend. The remaining guests will be Libin's family members and close relatives.”

Rimi Tomy says they fell in love before meeting in person

Speaking about how their relationship began, Rimi Tomy said their story might surprise people. She revealed that she first connected with Libin Mathew in March in Mumbai.

However, their conversations had already helped them understand the possibility of a future together before they met face to face.“If I tell you how Libin and I started talking, nobody will believe it. I met Libin in Mumbai in March. Even before meeting in person, we spoke to each other and understood what our future together could look like.”

Singer shares her mother's initial concerns

Rimi Tomy said she regularly discussed the developing relationship with her mother.

However, her mother was naturally anxious about the situation because the singer had made a decision about someone she had not yet met in person.“I used to share everything with my mother. Like any mother, she was also worried. After all, I had not met him or spoken to him in person, and I had suddenly decided that he was the one. But my mother always had a strong wish to see me get married.”

Rimi Tomy prepares for a new chapter with Libin Mathew

Rimi Tomy had recently announced that she was planning to marry again, prompting curiosity about her fiancé. She has now shared more about Libin Mathew and the circumstances that brought them together.