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Groom Family Rejects Girl After Checking Skin Tone in Sunlight, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
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News18•14-10-2026, 09:02
Groom Family Rejects Girl After Checking Skin Tone in Sunlight, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
- •A girl shared a viral video claiming a groom's family came to see her for marriage and subjected her to humiliating checks.
- •She stated that she was made to change into multiple outfits including a saree and a suit as per their demands.
- •The family took her out into the bright sun specifically to inspect and test her skin tone.
- •They ultimately rejected the marriage proposal because her complexion was dark while the boy was fair.
- •The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media regarding colorism and societal mindsets in marriages.
Key Questions Answered
According to the viral video, the groom's family made the girl change clothes multiple times, asking her to wear a saree, a suit, and a specific color of their choice, before finally taking her outside into the sun to inspect her skin tone and complexion.
The groom's family rejected the proposal based on the girl's dark complexion, while expressing concern that any future children they might have together would also inherit a dark skin color.
No, the incident is based solely on viral information and claims shared on social media, and the perspective or verification from the groom's family has not been established.
