A recent study found that this year, the average wedding budget in India is ₹36.5 lakh, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. Couples who choose destination weddings spend even more—around ₹51 lakh! This rise in costs is mainly because prices for things like venues and catering have gone up by 10%.
According to Shashank Gupta from the wedding planning company TailorMade Experiences, “Everyone wants the best wedding possible.” Most couples spend the most on the venue, food, and a good planning team. In India, families usually save up a lot for two big things: buying a home and their children’s weddings.
The study by WedMeGood surveyed 3,500 couples. They found that 9% of couples spent over ₹1 crore on their wedding, and another 9% spent between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore. For 40% of couples, the budget was under ₹15 lakh, 23% spent between ₹25 lakh and ₹50 lakh, and 19% spent between ₹15 lakh and ₹25 lakh.
Most couples (82%) paid for their weddings using their own savings or family savings, 12% took loans, and 6% sold assets to finance their weddings. Mehak Sagar Shahani, co-founder of WedMeGood, noted that many couples are now focusing on unique experiences. For example, younger couples (Gen Z) are hosting fun events like cocktail mixing and pop-up restaurants at their weddings, and they are mixing in Western ideas like themed dinners.
This November and December, about 48 lakh weddings are expected to take place, generating around ₹6 lakh crore in business, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
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2024 Wedding Budgets Rises, Costs and Unique Celebrations in India
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Indian Stars Shine Bright in Hollywood in 2024
2024: A Big Year for Indian Actors in Hollywood
2024 has been a fantastic year for Indian actors making waves in Hollywood. Talents like Tabu, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ishaan Khatter, and Ali Fazal have landed important roles in popular movies and web series. Films like “Dune: Prophecy” and the Netflix show “The Perfect Couple” highlight how Indian cinema is becoming a big deal around the world.
This year, Indian artists are not just coming in for small parts but are starring in huge franchises like “Mission: Impossible 8” and exciting projects like “Monkey Man,” directed by Dev Patel. Hollywood is starting to recognize India as a place full of creative ideas.
2024 is clearly a breakthrough year, opening new possibilities for Indian artists, and paving the way for more cultural sharing between Hollywood and Bollywood. Now, audiences can look forward to seeing Indian stories and characters more often in global entertainment.
Here are some key highlights for Indian actors this year:
– Sobhita Dhulipala plays the main role in “Monkey Man,” sitting alongside Sikander Kher, who is also making his Hollywood debut.
– Ishaan Khatter stars in Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple,” sharing the screen with famous actors like Nicole Kidman.
– Tabu brings her amazing talent to the prequel of “Dune,” where she plays Sister Francesca.
– Banita Sandhu joins the cast of “Bridgerton Season 3,” adding South Asian representation to the show.
– Adarsh Gourav will be in Ridley Scott’s upcoming project in the “Alien” series, set before the original film.
– Ali Fazal leads the film “Afghan Dreamers,” directed by Oscar winner Bill Guttentag.
– Avneet Kaur makes her debut in “Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part Two,” alongside Tom Cruise.
– Neha Dhupia will be in the drama “Blue 52,” directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi.
The entertainment world is changing and becoming more diverse, giving actors from India a chance to tell real stories on global screens. -
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 and Ayrton Senna Series Coming to Netflix
Exciting News for Ginny & Georgia Fans!
Great news for fans of “Ginny & Georgia”! The show is coming back for Season 3 on Netflix, and it has even been renewed for a fourth season! Season 2 was released on January 5, 2023, and it got nominated for a Primetime Emmy award, which is super cool.
Filming for Season 3 wrapped up in September, but Netflix hasn’t told us the exact release date yet. However, it’s likely that the new season will come out in Spring 2025, according to a report from WhatsOnNetflix.
In other exciting news, a brand-new Netflix series about the famous Formula One driver Ayrton Senna is coming out soon! This six-episode show will premiere on November 29 and will follow Senna’s life from his early go-kart days to the tragic accident that took his life during a race in 1994. Even after 30 years, Senna is still remembered and loved by fans and drivers alike.
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Explosion Rocks Chandigarh Nightclub Owned by Badshah
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, an explosion happened outside De’orra Club in Sector 26 of Chandigarh. Witnesses say two people on a motorcycle threw a small explosive at the nightclub around 2:30 to 2:45 am.
According to reports, the device used was likely a homemade bomb, and it is thought that it might have been used for extortion. The blast broke the glass windows of the club, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The police are currently investigating the incident to find out who was behind the explosion. More updates are expected soon