A video of a newlywed bride performing a guitar rendition of Ek Din Aap during an all-women gathering has gone viral, sparking debate over the coexistence of talent and traditional customs. The clip shows the bride adjusting both her guitar and her ghoonghat (veil) before beginning her performance, while another woman repeatedly ensures her face remains covered.
The bride, wearing traditional red choodas symbolising marital bliss, completes the song with confidence. The video has garnered over 13.5 million views, drawing widespread admiration for her musical ability. “Your voice is very beautiful… you should take a chance as a singer,” one user commented.
However, many viewers also focused on the veil itself, questioning whether such customs restrict women. One comment read: “Isn’t it sad how the girl is so talented and the only focus is on the height of her ghunghat?” Others shared relatable anecdotes, with one user saying they would show the clip to their mother as proof that modern brides can perform music at mahila sangeet too.
A section of viewers suggested the bride “deserves better in-laws,” while supporters argued that talent can shine regardless of tradition. NDTV noted it could not independently verify the video’s authenticity.
Context of earlier similar discussion
Earlier this year, educator and YouTuber Khan Sir addressed a similar conversation when his wife was seen wearing a red veil during a wedding function. He clarified that it was her choice, adding that she wanted to stand out in the crowd and fulfil a childhood dream of being a veiled bride.
The latest viral clip has reignited broader discussions about women’s agency, cultural practices and modern expression, with social media users divided over whether the veil limits or coexists with personal freedom.