Viral video shows man's filmy-style proposal at Ghaziabad mall with ring, sindoor and mangalsutra; netizens ask 'what more do we need?'

A mall in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad saw an unexpected gesture from a man where he knelt down on his knees to propose his girlfriend as the onlookers looked by. A video from Ghaziabad's Gaur Central Mall is going viral online which shows a man adopting a stunning blend of Western and traditional Indian styles to express his emotions to his partner. The video shows a man dropping to his knees to propose to his girlfriend as the crowd cheered for him. But what really caught the attention of the people was that the proposal did not end there as the man then applied sindoor on her forehead and tied a mangalsutra around her neck. The video from Ghaziabad has captured the hearts of netizens, with onlookers smiling and adoring the couple during their special moment.

Man proposes to girlfriend in Ghaziabad mall

In the viral clip, the couple can be seen standing in front of a giant, beautifully lit Christmas tree, adding a festive backdrop to the proposal. Initially, the man proposes with a ring, receiving a big “Yes!” from his girlfriend. But things take a turn when his girlfriend also kneels down and the man surprises her by taking out a box of sindoor (vermilion) from his pocket and applying it on her forehead and also tied a mangalsutra around her neck. The couple then embraces, completing the perfect fusion of Western romance and traditional Indian customs.

Watch the video here:

How social media reacted

The filmy-style proposal has gone viral on social media, with users widely sharing and applauding its mix of modern flair and cultural romance, making it one of the most talked-about proposals in recent times. As clips of the moment circulated online, viewers shared sharply divided reactions.

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A social media user commented, “I like. The bride, the groom and witnesses (the original intent of people being present at weddings). What more do we need?" Another wrote, “Mujko khushi ho rahi hai dekh kar (I am feeling happy seeing this)."

Someone else playfully wrote, “Kaal kare so aaj karo (If it has to be done tomorrow, do it today), while another user asked, “Kha se late hain itna confidence (Where do they get so much confidence from?)." A viewer reacted with, “If someone is dating for marriage in 2025, then people should not have any problem with it."