MUMBAI — Singer and Vedic priest Ankit Batra, who conducted the wedding rituals for actress Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha, has shared new behind-the-scenes details from the couple’s high-profile wedding.
Batra discussed the ceremony during the premiere episode of his YouTube channel, “Voice of Vows,” offering a first-person account of the private celebration.
He described fortress-like security at the Leela Palace, strict privacy protocols and the emotional moment when Parineeti entered the mandap to a secret song she had recorded as a surprise for Raghav.
Batra also said former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann danced throughout the baraat and even carried the groom on their shoulders.
“The security inside the Leela Palace was absolutely insane—it was an absolute fortress. They were so fiercely protective of the privacy and sanctity of the rituals that absolutely no unauthorized photos or videos were allowed. In fact, things were so strict that even Priyanka Chopra’s mom was asked to delete photos she had taken on her phone! But beyond the tight security, the boat arrivals, and the global media frenzy, what truly blew me away was the deep respect everyone showed,” Batra said.
“Seeing powerful political leaders like Arvind Kejriwal ji and Bhagwant Mann ji stand spellbound for eighty minutes, genuinely trying to understand the science and soul behind every single vow, made it unforgettable,” he added.
“Voice of Vows” is intended to give viewers an insider’s look at what happens when prominent personalities take their wedding vows.
Parineeti and Raghav got engaged in May 2023 after the actress shared photos from the ceremony on social media. The couple married Sept. 24, 2023, in a private ceremony in Udaipur.
They became parents on Oct. 19, 2025, when they welcomed their son, Neer. (Source: IANS)
