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- Time of India
When love took flight: How this Rajasthani groom helped his bride bid goodbye to her home, 1,000 feet above the ground
In Rajasthan, a groom surprised his bride with a helicopter ride during her vidaai, inspired by a scene from 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' creating a cinematic moment. Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh, a farmer fulfilled his dream by bringing his son's bride home in a helicopter after a successful harvest, marking a memorable celebration for the entire village.
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A Similar Sky-High Gesture in Uttar Pradesh
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A Bride's Joyful Surprise
In the culturally rich and extravagantly celebratory landscape of Rajasthani weddings , a recent ceremony has taken grandeur to a cinematic level. In an unexpected twist of tradition blended with modern flair, a groom from Rajasthan went the extra mile to surprise his bride with a helicopter ride during her vidaai, the traditional farewell ceremony This gesture mirrored an iconic moment from the Hollywood film Fifty Shades of Grey, where the male protagonist, Christian Grey, takes his partner on a scenic chopper ride. Drawing inspiration from that scene, the Rajasthani groom gave his new wife a breathtaking aerial experience, leaving wedding guests and social media viewers stunned.A video circulating online shows the bride, still adorned in her vibrant ceremonial attire, beaming with joy as she sits inside the helicopter. The groom, visibly enthusiastic, records the inside of the cabin, capturing not only his radiant bride but also the pilot and accompanying relatives seated alongside. The video was posted on Instagram with a cheeky caption referencing the romantic movie, humorously dubbing the groom 'Christian Grey from Rajasthan' and imagining how the film's famed scene might look if set in an Indian this isn't the first time a bride's departure by helicopter has captivated the Indian public. Earlier this year, a heartwarming incident unfolded in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, where a farmer made headlines for bringing his son's bride home in a helicopter. After earning a significant sum—approximately ₹50 lakh—from selling a particularly successful crop harvest, the farmer decided to create a memorable moment for his family and the helicopter soared above the small village, crowds gathered to witness the extraordinary event. When it finally touched down, women from the groom's family performed traditional welcoming rituals to honor the arrival of the groom's father, Deepchandra, told ETV Bharat that using a helicopter had been a cherished dream for years. Although previous weddings in the family couldn't fulfill this wish, a bountiful crop yield this season allowed them to finally bring it to Abhishek shared that the helicopter ride was a decision backed by the entire family, aimed at celebrating the occasion in a unique way and inspiring others in the village to dream bigger. His bride, Jyoti, expressed heartfelt gratitude, admitting she never imagined her journey to her new home would take place in the sky. The gesture, she said, made her feel truly cherished by her new family.