Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Fake weddings are growing in Indian cities, offering themed, ticketed celebrations without marriage for Gen Z, millennials, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Fake weddings are rising in popularity across Indian cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, offering ticketed, immersive events with music, dancing, and traditional attire without actual marriages.
Organized by platforms like BookMyShow, these gatherings—priced from ₹799 to ₹4,000—draw Gen Z, millennials, NRIs, and LGBTQ+ communities seeking joyful, low-pressure celebrations.
Events, often themed around Bollywood and sangeet traditions, provide a judgment-free space for connection and cultural expression, with some, like Shadi Mubarak, specifically welcoming queer attendees.
Though a few incidents, including a raid over underage drinking, have occurred, most events proceed without interference.
The trend reflects a shift in how Indians view weddings—as festive, inclusive experiences rather than high-stakes obligations.
Las bodas falsas están creciendo en las ciudades indias, ofreciendo celebraciones temáticas con entradas sin matrimonio para la Generación Z, los millennials y las comunidades LGBTQ+.