New York: A viral social media post of an Indian baraat on New York City's iconic Fifth Avenue captured a high-energy wedding procession that transformed one of the world's busiest streets into a spectacle of music, dance, and celebration. Exemplifying the big fat Indian wedding, Pankti Doshi, a genetic counsellor, and Dr. Avish Jain, a medical journalist and professional singer, elevated their wedding entrance into a full-fledged live performance. Rather than a traditional procession, the duo led their baraat with microphones in hand, singing to Bollywood chartbusters from an open vehicle as the streets filled with Indians in ethnic attire dancing with abandon. Unlike traditional baraats that rely on DJs or bands, both the bride and groom performed live, with the groom taking the lead on vocals. "When the bride & groom shut down 5th Avenue and live-sing their way into their Baraat and Wedding," the video was captioned on Instagram by Amrish Patel, a wedding content creator. Shutting down a major artery like Fifth Avenue involves extensive planning, including multiple City permits and coordination with local authorities such as the NYPD.
