Cinematic Storytelling in Shaadis: The Influence of Bollywood on the North Indian Wedding Landscape In Chandigarh

North Indian weddings have long been rooted in splendor and celebration, featuring large-scale multi-day ceremonies that distinguish them from the relatively concise format of Western or South Indian weddingsThe transformation of Bollywood as an industry over the years has led to on-screen weddings becoming aspirational products that reflect middle-class Indian dreams with consistent depictions of the “Big Fat Indian Wedding"