Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 01:14 AM
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral

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An Indian couple, Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey from Madhya Pradesh, faced online harassment after their wedding video went viral in November. Trolls criticized the couple, focusing on the groom's darker skin tone and falsely accusing the bride of marrying him for money or a government job. The couple, who met in college and married after 11 years, were shocked by the negative reactions and addressed the criticism publicly. They clarified that they both work in private companies and that their relationship is based on love, not financial gain. The incident highlights the prevalent issue of colorism in India and its impact on personal relationships. The couple's response to the trolling has garnered attention from local media.

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