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Who are Pankti Doshi and Avish Jain? Power Couple Who Shut Down New York’s Fifth Avenue For 5-Day Wedding

Indian wedding baraat fifth avenue: A vibrant Indian wedding celebration brought a slice of tradition to the streets of Manhattan when a bride and groom led a baraat that temporarily transformed Fifth Avenue into a lively festive space. The procession, filled with music, dance, and wedding energy, quickly grabbed attention online after videos of the event went viral.

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Published by Manisha Chauhan
Published: May 2, 2026 13:00:46 IST

Indian wedding baraat fifth avenue: A vibrant Indian wedding celebration brought a slice of tradition to the streets of Manhattan when a bride and groom led a baraat that temporarily transformed Fifth Avenue into a lively festive space. The procession, filled with music, dance, and wedding energy, quickly grabbed attention online after videos of the event went viral.

Bride And Groom Shut Down New York’s Fifth Avenue For 5-Day Wedding

Unlike a typical wedding procession, the couple made their entrance in a unique way by performing live during the celebration. The bride and groom were seen singing and dancing from an open vehicle, surrounded by guests dressed in traditional Indian attire. The atmosphere resembled a street concert more than a conventional wedding procession.

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Who are Pankti Doshi and Avish Jain? New York Couple Viral Wedding 

Pankti Doshi, who grew up in San Francisco, spends her daytime hours working as a genetic counselor while dedicating her nighttime hours to her roles as creative director and event coordinator. She has lived in multiple cities, including Los Angeles and Chicago and London and Singapore, before she began her New York City residency in 2020 to establish her own event business. She is best known for co-establishing Masala Mixtape, which has become the largest South Asian music festival in the city.

Avish Jain, 30, grew up in Red Bank and is a third-generation Bollywood singer and dancer with classical training. He often performs with well-known artists. He pursues his musical interests while studying endocrinology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to become a certified endocrinologist within two months. The social groups Jain and Doshi moved in brought them into contact after they had learned about each other from their mutual friends. Their first meeting occurred when Doshi’s company booked Jain to perform at an event at Somewhere Nowhere NYC nightclub located in Chelsea.

Also Read: Indian Wedding Takes Over New York City Streets: Bride And Groom Bring Baraat Celebration To Midtown Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue; Video Goes Viral | WATCH 

Their friendship started with professional talks, but a mutual friend recognized their chemistry and invited both to an Instagram group chat. Which mark the start of a beautiful love story. 

Midtown Manhattan Turns Into A Cultural Stage

The celebration unfolded in one of New York’s busiest and most iconic locations, where luxury stores and heavy traffic are the norm. For a short time, the street transformed into a colourful display of Indian wedding traditions, complete with music, dancing guests, and festive visuals that caught the attention of pedestrians and onlookers.

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