“Say that today you are repaying your parents’ debt,” said a relative to a Bengali bride on her wedding day during the ‘Kanakanjali’ ritual. She replied, “You can never repay your parents’ debt”, refusing to repeat the lines being prompted by the relative.
This badass Bengali bride has become an internet sensation since this video of hers went viral!
The internet can’t seem to get enough of her. Check out the reactions!
“You Go Girl!” Netizens Applaud Her
Netizens applauded the bride for speaking her mind.
For many, she was no less than #Goals.
“It’s a Bong Thing,” Say Some
A number of users on social media couldn’t help relate the bride’s outspokenness to... well, being Bengali.
Some also shared instances of how the ritual was being challenged in their own households.
But, What About the Groom?
Some considerate netizens also turned their eyes towards the groom. This is what they had to say.
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