8月22日上午，备受互联网行业瞩目的2026中国网络媒体足球精英赛揭幕战正式鸣哨开赛。32支互联网行业足球队整装列阵，共同开启这场属于“互联网人的世界杯”的崭新赛季。 Actor Kartik Aaryan is currently celebrating a very special moment in his personal life as his sister, Kritika Tiwari, has begun her wedding festivities. While Kartik has been busy promoting his upcoming film, he took time off to fully enjoy the functions at home, and he has been treating fans to emotional and joyful glimpses from the celebrations on social media.
On Thursday, Kartik posted a slow-motion video from the haldi ceremony, set to the popular song Navrai Majhi, giving the clip a perfect mix of excitement and emotion. The video quickly won hearts online, with fans and celebrities dropping congratulatory comments for his sister. Kartik kept the caption minimal and heartfelt, adding only a simple yellow heart emoji.
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Before posting the haldi video, Kartik had shared a series of photos and videos from the wedding functions. In the pictures, he is seen dressed in a stylish yellow outfit, dancing and enjoying the rituals alongside his cousins. One sweet photo shows Kartik showering flower petals on Kritika as she smiles happily.
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Kritika looked beautiful in a white and pink outfit during the haldi ceremony, glowing with joy as family members applied haldi. Their mother, Mala Tiwari, was seen standing lovingly by her side throughout the rituals, making the moment even more touching for viewers.
Kartik also uploaded a short video in which his jiju (brother-in-law) can be seen singing a romantic song for Kritika, earning appreciation from fans for the adorable gesture. In another clip, the actor is seen imprinting his sister’s footprint as part of a traditional wedding ritual.
Fans have been showering the family with wishes, calling the post “pure love” and appreciating Kartik for being a supportive brother despite his busy schedule. Many commented on how refreshing it is to see a celebrity sharing such real, family-centric celebrations rather than only glamour and promotions.
The wedding festivities will continue over the next few days, and fans are eagerly waiting for more glimpses from the functions.
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