Mumbai-born tennis star Sania Mirza, 22, began a new innings in life on Friday with her engagement to her childhood friend Sohrab Mirza, 23, at a five-star hotel in Hyderabad.

Sania arrived at Hotel Taj Krishna in her black BMW wearing a gold-laced pink ghagra choli studded with diamonds. The dress had been designed by Shantanu-Nikhil and cost about Rs 20 lakh. It was a gift from her fiance.

Sohrab wore a white Armani suit with a special diamond broach which was a gift from Sania.

A 10-kg cake was specially made by Bakers Inn with Congrats Sania and Mohammed Sohrab written on top. The couple cut the cake after exchanging rings,

The marriage is a year-and-a-half away. In the interim, Sohrab plans to study for an MBA in England while Sania will chase tennis glory.