India’s largest airline, IndiGo, continues to face widespread disruptions as mass flight cancellations entered their sixth consecutive day on Sunday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across major airports. Among them was a groom whose light-hearted yet heartbreaking reaction to missing his own wedding has gone viral on social media.
Groom unable to reach his own wedding
In a now widely shared video, the groom is seen standing at an airport inquiry counter, surrounded by anxious travellers seeking updates on their delayed or cancelled flights. Despite the stress, he manages a laugh as he explains his predicament.
“Main hi dulha hoon,” he says.
“Meri khud ki shaadi hai… main nahi jaa paa raha hoon,” he adds, smiling at the surreal situation.
The video resonated with viewers who empathised with his calmness amid the chaos. Many noted the emotional weight hidden behind his laughter.
Social media reacts with empathy and humour
Reactions poured in across platforms. One user wrote:
“Laughing outside, breaking inside… tough scene.”
Another added humorously,
“Online shaadi kar do.”
Some comments also reflected frustration with aviation standards in India, observing that airlines in Western nations would face hefty compensation claims in similar circumstances.
IndiGo crisis disrupts weddings, family travel and work commitments
The ongoing disruptions have affected wedding guests, families trying to reunite, foreigners stuck mid-journey, and employees unable to attend critical events. Social media is now flooded with videos of passengers sleeping on airport floors, pleading with staff, or documenting hours-long waits.
In an unusual incident earlier this week, Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, had to attend his staff member’s wedding through a video call after his New Delhi–Deoghar flight was cancelled.
“Distance may divide us, but spirit #shaadi will unite us,” Wong wrote, congratulating the couple virtually.
Airline under scrutiny
As cancellations continue, calls are growing for improved accountability, clearer communication and better passenger support mechanisms. Many stranded passengers say they received little guidance from airline staff and struggled to rebook on alternative flights.
IndiGo has yet to provide a definitive timeline for restoring full services.