All that a bride is expected to do on her wedding day is maintain some laaj, sharam, and nazaakat. Breaking into a dance, having a glass of wine, or generally enjoying your wedding day goes against the invisible rulebook for many Indian brides. However, off late, some brides have been claiming their right on having some fun and are coming up with creative ways to do so!
For example, a 22-year-old bride in Tamil Nadu, named Nisha, stunned the wedding guests with her martial arts skills. According to India Today, dressed in her wedding attire and jewellery, Nisha performed martial arts with dangerous weapons in an open space minutes after the marriage. The incident took place on June 28 in Thirukolur village.
Nisha was encouraged to pursue martial arts by her mother who believes that every woman must know how to protect herself and keep herself fit. Nisha’s motive was not only to entertain guests but also to spread awareness about the importance of women learning self-defense, reports TNIE.
bride playing traditional Martial arts such as silambam and coilingsword ( urumi) at her wedding reception function at Themankulam village near alwarthirunari, Thoothukudi dist.#மணக்கோலத்தில்வீரதமிழச்சி#சிலம்பாட்டம்#தமிழனின்பாரம்பரியகலை pic.twitter.com/nsnSpEXAp0
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Her performance included martial art forms such as Surul Vaal Veechu and Adimurai.
Tamilnadu Bride performance Martial Arts, stuns crowd with 'Surul Vaal' (Flexible sword) and Silambam to promote traditional Martials Arts. pic.twitter.com/6VHLiQTI2d
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Her husband, who is a diploma-holder and a farmer, wanted Nisha to showcase her martial arts skills on their wedding day.
Have a look at the video here:
That is one cool bride!