A video from outside a Meerut family court is making people uncomfortable, and for many, that may be exactly the point. Reactions online ranged from praise to sharp criticism after a father celebrated his daughter's divorce with drums, dancing, and sweets, turning a personal moment into a public statement against social stigma.
The viral X post captioned the video, "Vineeta's parents celebrated it with dhol, dance and sweets in the court premises in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Attendees were seen wearing T-shirts with 'I love my daughter, my heart my soul' printed on it."
Vineeta got married in 2018. The marriage soon turned bitter and didn't last long. After 7 years, divorce was formalized recently and Vineeta's parents celebrated it with Dhol, dance and sweets in the court premises in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Attendees were seen wearing T-shirts… pic.twitter.com/L4JAVH4jxx
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) April 5, 2026
The clip spread rapidly and sparked a wider conversation on how Indian families respond to divorce and societal expectations around it.
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What did the critics say?
Not everyone saw the celebration as a positive statement. "Celebration after getting 10cr alimony," one user remarked, questioning the intent. "These feminist hypocrisy is laughable because if they had opted for a mutual divorce then the divorce would have been granted in a year but they chose to harass the groom's family," another comment read. "The divorce party trend is a new emerging trend. Divorce are also rising due to western influence in Indian culture," another user noted.
At the same time, several users defended the gesture, with one writing, "This isn't about mocking marriage, it's about normalizing that a woman's life doesn't end with divorce. Support like this is exactly what society lacks."
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Pranita is the only daughter of Dr. Gyanendra Sharma, and she married in 2018. Over the years, she reportedly faced persistent harassment from her in-laws. Legal proceedings began in 2021, and despite efforts to save the marriage, the situation did not improve. The Meerut family court eventually ruled in her favour.
Pranita credited her father for standing by her throughout and said she hoped others in similar situations would find the same support.
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Why did her father bring the drums?
Dr. Sharma had played drums when Pranita was born. He did the same outside the court the day her divorce came through, symbolising that her dignity and worth remain unchanged. Family members wore black T-shirts printed with her photograph and the words "I Love My Daughter. My Heart, My Soul." Pranita wore one reading "My Family, My Life." Laddoos were distributed to passersby.
The family has also carried private grief. In 2022, Pranita's brother died in a road accident. That loss made Dr Sharma's public show of support carry even deeper meaning, turning the celebration into a reflection of resilience amid personal tragedy.
