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Viral video of Hindu siblings’ marriage in UP turns out to be scripted.

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In a recent viral post, a video of a Hindu brother and sister from UP allegedly planning to marry is gaining traction on social media. The video has also sparked communal debates and accusations amongst believers of Hindu and Muslim religion.

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In the video, the boy is heard saying the following:

“My name is Rahul Atri, and this is my sister Neha Atri. We love each other and wish to get married. Our mother has agreed for this marriage, but our father hasn’t. So, if we elope and get married, would it be a good act as per society or not? Please tell us.”

Several other accounts also shared this video with similar claims.

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On further search, the video was found to be from a Facebook account called Maithili Comedy. It is an entertainment-based page which, in the name of humour, posts such scripted videos with same set of actors. This establishes the falsehood in the claims being put on this video. Most of it’s videos are based on controversial topics for higher traffic to their page.

Screenshot of the original post (source: Facebook)

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The actors seen in the viral video were also seen in another video with different storyline.

Screenshot of another video featuring same actors (source: Facebook)

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Eeshna Dashottar

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