Viral video: Bride gets devastated by groom’s looks, netizens quip ‘he must have a government job’

In a country where arranged marriage is the norm and interacting with the opposite gender is heavily discouraged, marriages can sometimes become an acute burden rather than a blessing for both parties. A video that has recently gone viral on the Internet has underlined the pitfalls of arranged marriage once again.

The video shows a bride decked in finery but crying her eyes out and appearing morose. The clip, which was shared by the channel TV1 India Live, ascertained that the young woman was not mourning having to part with her family but at the homely appearance of her groom.

The video, which was shared just two days ago, has already garnered over 13.8 million views and more than 387,000 likes. The footage captures a poignant moment where a bride, seated beside her groom on stage shortly after their garland exchange, breaks down in tears. As the crowd cheers and offers blessings to the couple, the bride’s uncontrollable sobbing visibly alarms her family members.


Her sisters and other female relatives hurry to console her, but their efforts prove futile as the bride remains inconsolable. What stands out in the clip is the presence of the groom, whose appearance seems to be at the heart of her distress. Observers have speculated that the bride’s reaction stems from disappointment, suggesting that the groom may not be the partner she had envisioned for herself.

Netizens React

The video has ignited widespread criticism of the bride’s father, with numerous viewers questioning his choice to marry his daughter to someone she appears to disapprove of. One commenter remarked, “What kind of father would subject his daughter to this?” while others voiced their empathy for the bride, speculating that she may have been coerced into the marriage.

Conversely, some viewers shifted their focus to the groom, with a few making lighthearted remarks about his appearance. Some defended that seeing his bride cry over his appearance may be demoralising for him. “I feel sad for the guy honestly,” wrote one Instagram user. Another chimed in, “Indian parents often don't want us to talk to strangers, but then they expect us to marry one. If this were the case with me, I would have left the wedding without any second thought.”

“I don't know the exact scenario but if I was the groom and bride reacts this way..I would not even be mad I would just walk away..” observed another.

Some even joked that his serious expression suggested he might hold a “government job.” Despite these quips, the predominant sentiment among viewers is one of sorrow for the bride, as her raw emotions take center stage during what is traditionally expected to be one of the most joyous occasions in her life.