This video does not show a real incident; it is a scripted video.
A video showing a bride meeting her ex-boyfriend just two hours before her wedding is going viral on social media. The video captures her emotional last encounter before tying the knot, accompanied by a friend. In the video, a friend of the teary-eyed bride, who drives her to the ex, says, “Her name is Shreya and she is my friend. She asked me to help her meet her boyfriend just once. She couldn’t marry him because of family pressure.” After the meeting, the bride returns to the car with tears in her eyes. Her friend asks whether she wants to change her decision and go back with her ex-boyfriend. The bride does not respond verbally and instead asks him to drive away, indicating her decision to move forward with the wedding.
The users who share the video claims that it is a real incident. Following the emergence of the viral video, some criticised the act, saying that meeting an ex just before marriage crosses the line of trust, others defended it as a deeply personal matter tied to emotional closure.
Let’s check the truth
Media outlets like News 18 reported it as a real incident.
Fact Check-
We started our investigation by conducting a reverse image search on Google and we found the video was originally posted by @chalte_phirte098 b an account run by Aarav Mavi on Instagram. The user identified himself as a content creator and had shared the same video on 13 December, 2025.
The account’s bio says, “Turning heartbreaks into timeless stories. Every shattered heart has a story. Share yours with me!”
Moving forward, we found a post on Aarav’s profile dated 16 December under a caption, “This story is inspired by real events. It’s just for awareness and to touch hearts”. He explains about the viral video and says, “You might have seen a viral video I created featuring a bride running away, which unexpectedly garnered significant media attention. News channels have approached me for interviews and podcasts to discuss the video’s backstory. My followers understand that I often draw inspiration from real stories, which people share with me. I crafted this particular scene based on such a shared experience, leading to its popularity. The overwhelming response, including many trolls and memes, surprised me. I believe the video’s emotional resonance may be why it connected so deeply with viewers, prompting them to share it widely. “This story is inspired by real events. It’s just for awareness and to touch hearts”.
So, it is clear that the viral video does not show a real incident.
Conclusion-
Fact crescendo found the claim made along with the viral video to be False. This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness.
Title:Scripted video goes viral as a real incident of bride meets ex-boyfriend hours before wedding
Fact Check By: Usha ManojResult: False
