A newly married bride has gone viral online, not for traditional rituals but for her first song after marriage. The bride, Tanya Singh, sits with her in-laws during a family ceremony and plays the guitar while singing Ek Din Aap from the 1997 film Yes Boss. Her calm voice captures everyone’s attention.
However, another moment in the video has attracted criticism. Just before she begins, a woman in front repeatedly tries to pull down her long ghunghat to cover her face. Tanya lifts it each time so she can see and sit comfortably before performing.
Aunties Care Only About ‘Ghunghat’
The clip shows Tanya getting ready to sing, while the woman seated ahead keeps lowering her ghunghat over her face. Each time, Tanya gently pushes it back up and prepares herself again. The woman repeats the action, and the bride readjusts it before starting her performance.
Many viewers said the bride’s talent stood out, but the attention on the ghunghat distracted from her skill. Social media users commented that the moment highlighted how some families value traditional customs over the bride’s comfort and ability, leading to a wide debate online about such practices.
Netizens Slam The Culture
The Instagram post included the caption, “If talent par ghunghat daalna had a scene.” Online users reacted strongly. One said that India still values the ghunghat more than talent.
Another wrote that the bride shows clear skill, but the focus of her in-laws remained on adjusting the veil. Other comments stated that the moment reflected how women sometimes enforce restrictions on other women.
Several users described it as disappointing because the bride’s musical ability was overshadowed by the constant attempts to arrange her ghunghat during the ceremony.
Many users also shared their own experiences in response to the viral clip. One person said the bride deserved in-laws who would appreciate her voice. Another wrote that the video encouraged them to show their mother that they could perform confidently at family ceremonies.
Some users also praised Tanya’s singing style and confidence while playing the guitar. On her Instagram profile, she has earlier posted songs like Amit Trivedi’s Sham Bhi Koi and Tera Mera Pyar Amar, originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Viewers said her musical talent came through clearly despite the repeated interruptions.
Swastika Sruti is a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX Digital with 5 years of experience shaping stories that matter. She loves tracking politics- national and global trends, and never misses a chance to dig deeper into policies and developments. Passionate about what’s happening around us, she brings sharp insight and clarity to every piece she works on. When not curating news, she’s busy exploring what’s next in the world of public interest. You can reach her at [swastika.newsx@gmail.com]
