Nupur Sanon, sister of Bollywood star Kriti Sanon, and singer Stebin Ben recently tied the knot in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony at Raffles Udaipur on Sunday. The wedding marked the conclusion of their three-day celebration. Among the highlights of the ceremony were the 'musical pheras' conducted by Ankit Batra.

The Hindu ceremony commenced with a vibrant baraat, featuring approximately one hundred men holding traditional umbrellas, as Stebin Ben, accompanied by his friends, danced his way to the venue. Nupur Sanon made an emotional bridal entry amidst a floral decor. The bride and groom donned custom-designed ensembles by Manish Malhotra. Following the pheras, a five-minute fireworks display lit up the sky, accompanied by a shower of flowers.

The wedding was attended by several celebrities, including Dinesh Vijan, Raghav Sharma, Varun Sharma, Mouni Roy, Rohit Dhawan, Disha Patani, Tejasswi Prakash, and Karan Kundrra. The celebrations included live performances by Sonu Nigam and Sukhbir. The culinary experience featured a lavish spread of diverse cuisines.

The Hindu ceremony was preceded by a Christian wedding on Saturday, where the couple exchanged vows during a white-themed sundowner. A cocktail night followed, featuring performances by B Praak, Sagar Bhatia, and DJ Chetas. The festivities began on Friday with a haldi ceremony and a boho-themed sangeet night.

Who is Ankit Batra?

Ankit Batra is a musical artist known for his 'En-Chanting Musical Pheras'. He is often invited to conduct this unique style of wedding ceremony. Batra was present at Nupur and Stebin's wedding in Udaipur to conduct the musical pheras.

Batra's 'En-Chanting Pheras' involves live chants, explanations, and singing during the pheras, making the rituals engaging and memorable for the couple and the audience. He explains each step of the ceremony and incorporates stories, songs, chants, and games to make the occasion magical. Batra also gives modern relevance to the traditional seven vows while maintaining their originality and sanctity.

Speaking to HTCity, Ankit Batra mentioned that the couple was interested in understanding the meaning of the rituals. He revealed that Kriti Sanon performed the Kanyadaan with her parents and took on her brother's duties with love.

In addition to "En-Chanting Pheras", Ankit Batra Music offers other programs such as "Date With Divine - Bhajan Sandhya", "Soulful Raaga - Soulful Sufi Bollywood Retro Music", and "Dissolving into Infinite - Prayer Meetings".