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A woman who survived a horrific acid attack has married a man she met after dialling a wrong number.

Lalita Benbansi, 26, suffered sickening facial injuries when her brother poured acid over her which has resulted in 17 surgical procedures.

The attack, which took place in 2012, left Lalita convinced she would never find happiness.

But by a stroke of luck she misdialed a phone number and ended up speaking to Rahul Kumar, who lived 1,000 miles away.

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Lalita, from Azamgarh of north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and Rahul, from Mumbai, soon became friends and this week they married each other.

The delighted bride said: "I didn't know a wrong number would set everything right in my life.

"I am feeling very happy. I had never thought that I would ever get married. He has a big heart and a beautiful mind.

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"He knew everything about me and was well aware of my looks, but he still kept on his promise to marry me. I am so proud to have a partner like him."

The couple met two months ago and tied the knot on Tuesday.

Rahul, who works as a CCTV operator, said: "Her heart is pure and that is what matters the most. It had always been my dream to do something different.

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"I knew I would do something good. My mother supported me and my entire family. Didn't know a wrong number would change my life entirely."

A number of Bollywood stars stepped forward to help with the big day.

Actor Vivek Oberoi gifted her an apartment in Thane while designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla prepared Lalita's dress presented her a wedding necklace.

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Vivek said :"I wish they stay happy together. He (Rahul) loves her truly. He was telling me that their love story is filmy.

"It was a wrong number and then they became friends. Now they are starting a new life.

"Lalita is a strong girl. I met Lalita when we had an awareness programme held by Sahas Foundation."

Sahas Foundation is the organisation which has been overseeing Lalita's rehabilitation. Now married, she will continue with her treatment.