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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
28 permits, Rs 55 lakh: All it took a couple to shut down Wall Street for wedding baraat
In a display of big fat Indian wedding grandeur, Varun Navani and Amanda Soll reportedly spent up to Rs 55 lakh to shut down Wall Street for their extravagant baraat, giving Lower Manhattan a taste of vibrant desi celebration. According to city records accessed by the New York Post, the couple filed 28 permits and paid between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 56 lakh ($25,000–$66,000) per location to make their dream baraat a reality. A viral video shared by DJ AJ, who performed at the event, shows hundreds dancing to dhol beats and music amid Manhattan's iconic skyline. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat—who would've ever thought? Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic,' the DJ captioned the clip, which has garnered over 2 million views. WATCH HERE: A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Another video on Instagram posted by Saloni Mehta, one of the guests at the big fat wedding, wrote, 'Shutting down Wall Street for Baraat, still wrapping my head around it! This wasn't just a celebration, it was history in the making. One of the craziest, most surreal moments of my life and that they are officially married.' A post shared by Saloni Mehta | YourStyleWarder (@yourstylewarder) The couple, based in Boston, kicked off their wedding festivities on May 23 at the Conrad hotel, followed by a Sangeet at The Glasshouse. Navani, CEO of AI platform Rolai, wore a regal sherwani layered with pearl necklaces, while Soll, director of legal compliance at MasterCard, stunned in a deep red Sabyasachi lehenga. The celebrations continued on May 24 with a brunch and reception, and concluded on May 25 with a Jewish wedding ceremony at Cipriani, followed by an after-party at Slate. Over the years, big fat Indian weddings have become a cultural spectacle.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Bulls, Bears To Dhols, Baraat": Harsh Goenka On Wall Street Indian Wedding
Harsh Goenka, who is known for his social media commentary, has shared his views on the grand Indian baraat that took over the iconic Wall Street in Manhattan, New York City. Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Goenka said, 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere.' In the clip, the groom and his entourage of around 400 people are grooving to the dhols and DJ beats. The elaborate Indian ensembles added a whole mood to the scene. Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere ???????????????????? — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 30, 2025 The video went viral in no time, with some social media users celebrating how Indians are making their presence felt worldwide. A person wrote, 'The spirit of India is not confined to its borders; it's a global phenomenon." "The spirit of India is not confined to its borders; it's a global phenomenon." — Ruban Raja Singh (@rubanrajasingh) May 30, 2025 Another user added, 'Terrific.... Balle balle te Shava Shava…We indians rock.' Terrific ????.... Balle balle te shava shava.. Logon ko pata chalna chahiye... We indians rock ????????. — Tarana Hussain (@hussain_tarana) May 30, 2025 'The Grand Indian Wedding,' was the sentiment online. ❤️???????? The Grand Indian Wedding ???? — Devasis Sarangi ????♂️???? (@devasissarangi) May 30, 2025 Meanwhile, a section of users criticised the idea and called it 'cringe.' Cringe — Dr Sumeet Shah (@DrSumeetShah) May 30, 2025 "Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them. The rise in hatred towards Indians in many developed nations is because most Indians choose the latter, become noisy and are a nuisance. I have spent considerable time overseas," a person added. Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them. The rise in hatred towards Indians in many developed nations is because most Indians choose the latter, become noisy and a nuisance. I have spent considerable time overseas. — Sujit K (@sujit_kp) May 30, 2025 DJ AJ also shared a clip from the grand baraat on Instagram, writing, "We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person Baraat- who would've ever thought?! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic." View this post on Instagram A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) According to The Times of India (TOI), the couple behind the viral baraat is Varun Navani, CEO of AI company Rolai, and Amanda Soll, a director of legal compliance and risk management. The two are currently based in Boston.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Varun Navani, Indian-origin Gujarati techie whose 'baraat' halted Wall Street? Here's how much he paid to book this famous venue
Image: Instagram/Screengrab An Indian wedding that brought New York's famous Wall Street to a halt, is trending on social media platforms, and netizens are amazed at how the groom, Varun Navani– an Indian-origin techie of Gujarati ancestry– managed to pull off the remarkable feat of blocking one of busiest spots in The Big Apple. The wedding on Wall Street According to media reports, around 400 guests attended the extravagant wedding ceremony, which went viral on the internet after video of the event, showing the bride and the groom, as well as the 'baraatis', dancing to popular Bollywood numbers on Wall Street. Another notable thing about the event which stood out was that even non-Indian guests had donned traditional Indian party attires, giving the ceremony a uniquely Indian look, as if it was taking place somewhere in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or any other Indian metro city. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person Baraat, Who would've ever thought?! (sic),' wrote the DJ who played at the wedding event as she shared several videos from the ceremony on his Instagram page @djajmumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) How much did Varun Navani pay for booking the Wall Street? As per media reports, Wall Street can be rented for $11,000 with proper permits, while the cost of blocking each area in the vicinity ranges between $25,000 to $60,000. These included roads, sidewalks and alleyways in New York's bustling Financial District, commonly known as the Wall Street. With over 400 guests, the event had the typical vibe of an extravagant Indian wedding procession, with the New York Mayor's Office describing it as an 'extra large' event. Who was the bride? Varun Navani married Amanda Soll, a risk–management legal compliance director at MasterCard, in a grand wedding at the Wall Street, which has earned him the moniker 'The groom of Wall Street', a play on words of the famous Hollywood flick 'The Wolf of Wall Street' starring Leonardo Di Caprio. According to reports, Amanda was draped in a red Sabyasachi lehenga, looking very much like an Indian bride, as her friends and family attended the key event. Meanwhile, Varun had donned a stylish ivory sherwani, and made his entry in a vintage white car accompanied by groomsmen. The grand wedding has gone viral on social media, and is being talked about across India as well as the United States. Who is Varun Navani? Varun Navani is a Gujarat-born techie who now resides in Boston, and is the founder of and CEO of Rolai– an AI platform that provides adoption solution and data analytical skills for higher education institutions. Notably, Varun Navani was featured in the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list from Boston in 2023, as per his LinkedIn page.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Who are Varun Navani and Amanda Soll? Meet Indian couple whose baraat shut down Wall Street
An Indian couple recently went viral after their '400-person baraat' briefly shut down Wall Street. On Wednesday, DJ AJ shared a clip of the extravagant desi celebrations in the Financial District for Varun Navani and Amanda Soll's wedding. The video shows hundreds of baraatis or members of the wedding parade, partying in the middle of the street, causing a halt to traffic. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400 person Baraat- who would've ever thought?! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic,' DJ AJ captioned the video shared on his Instagram page. In the now-viral clip, wedding guests can be seen decked in glitzy traditional Indian attire and showing off dance moves. A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) As the buzz around the desi spectacle took over the internet, netizens could not help but ask, 'Who are the bride and groom?' Eagle-eyed Instagram users were quick to find out the newlyweds' social media handles. According to their LinkedIn profiles, Navani is the CEO of enterprise AI platform Rolai, and Soll is a director of legal compliance and risk management. Also Read: 'Crazy rich Indians': 400-baraatis bring Wall Street to a banging halt in viral wedding celebration The Indian-origin couple hail from Boston, Massachusetts and their identities were confirmed by New York Post. According to the city records viewed by the outlet, Navani and Sol filed 28 permits for the wedding, which cost them anywhere between $25,000 and $66,000 per location to shut down the Financial District for their festivities. Their lavish wedding celebrations began on Friday, May 23. Breakfast and afternoon tea at the Conrad hotel were followed by a sangeet at The Glasshouse. The next day, guests were invited back to the Conrad for brunch and tea, followed by the now-viral baraat at 3:30 pm and reception at Cipriani Wall Street, where guests danced till 2 am, per the outlet.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Big fat Wall Street wedding: Lavish Indian baraat shuts down Manhattan's financial district
Lavish Indian baraat shuts down Manhattan's financial district In a stunning display of love, culture, and sheer spectacle, Wall Street ground to a halt over the weekend, not for a stock market crash, but for a spectacular Indian wedding 'baraat' that turned the financial district into a full-blown dance floor. Hundreds gathered on Saturday outside the iconic Cipriani Wall Street , dressed in shimmering sarees, sequinned lehengas, and golden finery, to witness the extravagant baraat, complete with a live DJ spinning Bollywood beats. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat,' DJ AJ (@djmumbai) posted on Instagram alongside a viral video of the electrifying moment. 'Who would've ever thought?!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devarshi Shah (@devarshishah7) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [단독] 서울 임플란트 '33만원' 에 가능해 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo Meet the couple who stopped traffic and dropped jaws The glamorous newlyweds were identified as Varun Navani , CEO of enterprise AI company Rolai, and Amanda Soll , a director of legal compliance and risk management. The Boston-based power couple's identities surfaced through a wave of social media tags and their wedding page on The Knot, which outlined a four-day celebration worthy of a movie montage. Though based in Boston, the pair chose to make their matrimonial mark on Manhattan and did so in blockbuster fashion. 'Who are the bride and groom? Must be billionaires,' one stunned onlooker commented online. Permits, price tags, and a party for the ages City records reviewed by The Post revealed the couple filed 28 permits to execute the grand affair, shelling out an estimated $25,000 to $66,000 per location to secure the financial district for their festivities. Depending on size and disruption, the city classifies street events like this as "large" or "extra-large," requiring full-block closures, complex setup logistics, and NYPD coordination. For a few unforgettable hours, Wall Street wasn't about stocks, suits, or spreadsheets, it was about dhol beats, dancing feet, and the ultimate fusion of Indian tradition and New York swagger. From boardrooms to baraats In a city where anything can happen, Varun and Amanda proved that even Wall Street can be made to dance, literally. As the music echoed between skyscrapers and guests swirled in sync, the celebration made one thing clear: this wasn't just a wedding. It was a moment that stopped Manhattan in its tracks and brought a burst of colour and culture to the heart of global finance. From boardrooms to baraats, these newlyweds just gave Wall Street a wedding to remember.
