A newlywed bride's soulful guitar performance at an all-women gathering has taken the Internet by storm, despite wearing a traditional ghunghat (veil). The video, shared by Instagram user Arsh Utkarsh, shows the bride singing "Ek Din Aap", a Shah Rukh Khan classic, while another woman beside her repeatedly pulls her veil forward to keep her face hidden.
The bride's talent has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many praising her skill and others criticising the regressive practice of wearing a veil.
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"We still live in an India where 'ghunghat' is valued more than talent," one user wrote. Another user commented, "You're such a stunner. However, am I the only one hating those patriarchal blank faces of wo

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