Ghoonghat‑clad Indian bride’s guitar performance sets internet on fire; clip garners 19 million views

A video of a newly married Indian woman ignited a lively debate across social media after she was seen performing a song on the guitar while keeping her ghoonghat (veil) firmly in place. The clip, filmed during an all‑women gathering, drew both admiration and criticism, with many praising her musical talent while others questioned the customs that required her to remain covered.

In the video, the newlywed woman performed the song “Ek Din Aap”, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla in the film Yes Boss.

In the now‑viral clip, a woman seated beside the bride is seen pulling the ghoonghat forward twice to ensure the bride’s face remains covered. Each time, the bride adjusts the veil again, likely because she was unable to see her guitar properly. The video garnered over 19 million views as per the latest update.

Users Respond

The clip quickly ignited a debate online, with users discussing the clash between tradition and a woman’s right to express her talent.

One user wrote, "If talent par ghunghant daalna had a scene".

Another commented, "She deserves much better in-laws, her talent won’t be appreciated there as much as it deserves !!"

A third viewer remarked, "We still live in an India where ghunghat is valued more than talent"

Taking a sharper, sarcastic dig at the situation, another user posted, "घूंघट कम पड़ रहा है तो अम्मा त्रिपाल ला कर ढ़क दो" (If the veil is not enough then Amma bring a tarpaulin and cover her.)

The video continues to circulate widely, fuelling conversations about tradition, autonomy, and the visibility of women’s talent in conservative settings.