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Indian Express
3 days 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.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Utter nonsense': Indian ‘baraat' with 400 guests dances through New York City's Wall Street, viral video sparks debate
Indian weddings are synonymous with grandeur and celebration. From colourful, intricately designed attire to lavish feasts and long guest lists, every element is thoughtfully decided to create a truly unforgettable experience. A vibrant glimpse of an Indian baraat dancing through Wall Street has taken the Internet by storm. Dressed in traditional attire, a massive crowd is seen dancing joyfully, radiating energy and excitement as they celebrate the ceremony. Sharing the video on Instagram, 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.' Watch here: A post shared by Saloni Mehta | YourStyleWarder (@yourstylewarder) In another footage, the wedding party dances to upbeat tracks played by the DJ. At the center of the celebration are the bride and groom, standing out in a red lehenga and beige sherwani, respectively, moving to the beat with smiles. A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Social media users reacted to the clips soon after they came to light. The videos met with mixed reactions, with many criticising the arrangement. 'Never thought I would be hearing empire state of mind's dhol version , that's wild,' a user wrote. 'There is one thing missing aunties hanging from the balconies watching baraa,' another user said. 'Utterly nonsense, must be prohibited,' a third user reacted. 'Many Indians end up spending their life savings on their wedding and borrow money at high interest rates just to show the world their fake image ! What a senseless overspending celebration,' a fourth user commented. Over the years, big fat Indian weddings have become a cultural spectacle. Celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, as well as Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, have set trends by hosting their lavish wedding celebrations in picturesque international destinations.
