Actor Parineeti Chopra and her politician spouse Raghav Chadha encountered significant criticism for their extravagant wedding held at the scenic Leela Palace in Udaipur in 2023. The couple has since addressed the situation, labeling the surrounding speculation as an inaccurate portrayal.

Parineeti and Raghav break their silence

Parineeti addressed the online trolling during her appearance on an episode of Aap Ki Adalat alongside her husband, Raghav Chadha. 

The discussion commenced with Raghav addressing the rumors regarding the booking of lavish accommodations at their wedding venue. He stated, “We held our wedding at a 5-star hotel, not a 7-star one. We reserved 40-50 rooms exclusively for our guests, and contrary to claims, none of the rooms were priced at ₹10 lakh.”

Parineeti then contributed to the dialogue by highlighting the double standards she has encountered since publicly acknowledging her relationship with Raghav. 

She remarked, “Had I married an actor, producer, or businessman, the response would have been, 'Wow! This actress had such an extravagant wedding. That’s how it should be.' However, because I chose to marry a politician, the narrative shifted to suggest that he alone covered all the costs and was incapable of hosting such a grand event. This tendency for trolling and scrutiny is particularly pronounced among voters and fans. In my experience, people celebrate our joy, while Raghav's circle tends to be more critical.”

The actress revealed that her financial situation has been scrutinized since her marriage. She noted that prior to the wedding, purchasing a house or a car was seen as reasonable. “However, post-wedding, it feels as though my finances have vanished, and there is a prevailing assumption that I can no longer spend. It is merely a matter of perception,” she stated.

Parineeti contemplated the backlash, expressing that individuals often overlook the fact that their remarks pertain to her personal life, which can be quite painful. She emphasized that “those from my industry (film) were supportive of us, while those from Raghav's sphere (politics) were critical.”

About the couple

After several years of courtship, Parineeti and Raghav exchanged vows on September 24 of the previous year. The couple celebrated their nuptials in an intimate ceremony at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Among the attendees were Parineeti's aunt and Madhu Chopra, mother of Priyanka Chopra. Notable guests included Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aaditya Thackeray, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as well as prominent figures such as Manish Malhotra, Harbhajan Singh, and Sania Mirza. Raghav is a politician affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party.

In terms of her professional endeavors, Parineeti recently appeared in the film Amar Singh Chamkila, where she starred alongside Diljit Dosanjh, under the direction of Imtiaz Ali.

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