After the hugely successful Indian Matchmaking, Netflix’s The Big Day is meant for those who want to feast their eyes on super glossy weddings of six Indian couples. Weddings are a landmark event, and those who are privileged to have the moolah for an extravagant show, get all the flash that wins them instant hearts on Instagram posts. However, these dazzling couples who are living a fairy tale life, are happy tweaking traditions to what they find more appropriate and are conscious about the carbon footprint of the choices they make.
Watch it to see all the detail that goes into planning the big fat wedding. Right from sourcing a priest who can explain the seven vows in English to challenging patriarchal notions, these couples know what they want. For instance, Divya and Aman enter the wedding venue together, emphasising how the bride and groom should be treated equally.
The first episode, featuring Aman Kapur-Divya Khandelwal and Nikhita Iyar-Mukund Chillakanti’s weddings, is a sensory overload, with Alice in Wonderland-themed dos at a Mahabalipuram beach and giant Buddha statues overlooking the party. Big-time bling is the calling card of the show right from the start. From appearances by Kartrina Kaif and Terrence Lewis to elaborate and multiple ceremonies, The Big Day is like watching a Karan Johar movie.
Nestled in midst of the grandeur are some personal struggles. The episode that features same-sex couple Tyrone Braganza and Daniel Bauer highlights their social and personal battles. The two open up on their stories, telling how hard it was for them to fight their families’ conservative thinking.
Pallavi questions why a meticulous, Type A woman is called a ‘Bridezilla’. Aman and Divya are vocal for local as they include the local practices of Rajasthan’s Bishangarh to their wedding.
While spotlighting grandeur and privilege, the series also showcases modern couples’ desire to rewrite old rules and making mindful choices.
