A simple performance at a family event has unexpectedly sparked a nationwide conversation. A newlywed bride sat with her guitar, covered in a traditional ghoonghat, and sang a soft, soulful rendition of Ek Din Aap. What should have been a sweet moment between women turned into a viral debate about tradition, talent, and the expectations placed on young brides in Indian households. The video, now widely shared, shows far more than a song — it shows a clash between culture and expression.
Bride Playing Guitar In Ghoonghat
In the clip, the woman adjusts her guitar and her ghoonghat before performing Shah Rukh Khan’s classic Ek Din Aap from the 1997 movie Yes Boss. Another woman sitting nearby keeps touching the ghoonghat to make sure her face stays covered. The bride, wearing red choodas that show she is newly married, plays the guitar and offers her song.
How Did People React Online?
The video has pulled in over 13.5 million views and thousands of comments. People had very different takes on what they saw.
Some viewers loved the performance. One person commented, “Your voice is very beautiful, and so was the song choice. You should take a chance as a singer.”
But others weren’t happy about the ghoonghat situation. Another user wrote, “Isn’t it sad how the girl is so talented and the only focus of the women around her is on the height of her ghoonghat?”
One comment stood out because it was so relatable. A young woman wrote, “My parents are looking for a rishta for me. One day, my mom told me that I should learn some sangeet because I might need it. I told her that I can already play the guitar and sing these songs. Now I can show her this video and tell her that I’ll perform this in the mahila sangeet.”
Someone else felt bad for the bride, saying: “She deserves much better in-laws; her talent won’t be appreciated there as much as it deserves.”
Not The First Time This Has Happened
Earlier this year, Khan Sir dealt with a similar controversy when his wife wore a red ghoonghat at their wedding reception.
He explained what happened in an interview. Khan said, “My wife decided to wear the ghoonghat at the reception. She said it was her childhood dream, and that every girl dreams of becoming a bride with a ghoonghat. As per her, the bride has a different identity wearing the ghoonghat in a crowd of people.”
He added, “She said, since everyone is already dressed at the reception, the ghoonghat would help her stand out. I told her people would blame me, to which she replied, ‘No, it’s my childhood dream.’ She was stubborn that she wanted to be this way, and at the end, I said okay.”
What Do Young Women Feel?
For girls getting ready for marriage, this video hits differently. Many learn music, not because they love it, but because their family says they might need it at wedding events. The idea that you have to perform while also following a strict dress code adds pressure.
The comment about showing this video to her mom shows how real this is for young women today. They are trying to balance what their families expect with who they actually are.
Conclusion
With over 13.5 million views, this video has quietly started a much-needed conversation across Indian households. Some families are rethinking long-held customs. Some young women are questioning the expectations placed upon them. And some in-laws may finally wonder whether tradition should limit talent.
The bride clearly has talent. Whether she should showcase it under a ghoonghat is where opinions differ. There is no simple answer — but the fact that people are openly discussing it is the first step toward understanding, empathy, and maybe even change.
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