Fact Check: Son marries his mother in Pakistan? No, viral claim is false
Claim: The viral video shows a Pakistani boy celebrating marriage with his own mother.
Fact: The claim is false. The boy arranged a second marriage for his mother. A statement about her marriage has been misconstrued deliberately.
Hyderabad: A video featuring a Pakistani boy and his mother has gone viral on social media, with widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship.
An X user posted the video and wrote, “A son ‘married’ his mother after raising her for 18 years. The news is viral all over the world. Abdul Ahad himself shared his ‘story’ on social media, Abdul himself ‘revealed’ this! Now Abdul will keep taking mother’s money!” (Translated from Hindi) (Archive)
The text on the video reads, “Son marries off his mother in a heartwarming gesture.”
Similar posts can be seen here and here. (Archive 1, Archive 2)
Fact Check
NewsMeter found that the claim is false. The boy did not marry his mother, he arranged for her second marriage.
The confusion stemmed from the use of the phrase ‘married off’ used by many social media users in their posts' captions. The term ‘married off’ or ‘marry off’ commonly refers to the act of arranging a marriage for someone, often a family member.
A keyword search revealed a report from Hindustan Times titled, “Pakistani man wins hearts by arranging his mother’s second marriage: 'Queen raised a king’” published on 30 December 2020.
The report said that a touching video shared on Instagram by Abdul Ahad captured heartfelt moments with his mother leading up to her joyful nikah (marriage ceremony). The video beautifully highlighted their close bond, showing tender interactions between the mother and son before transitioning to the lively celebration.
We also found a similar report published on India Today.
Using this information, we found an Instagram account of a person named Abdul Ahad. We found the same Instagram video posted on December 18, 2024.
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The video captured a touching narrative ahead of his mother’s second nikah. The video opens with heartfelt moments between the mother and son, highlighting their close relationship through warm smiles and embraces. It transitions to the vibrant nikah ceremony, showcasing the joyous celebrations and cultural richness of the occasion.
We also found the viral image, in circulation with the viral claim, posted on his Instagram account on December 20, 2024.
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'The Ba**ds of Bollywood’ mirrors my life, damages my reputation: Sameer Wankhede tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has submitted his reply to the Delhi High Court in the defamation case he filed against Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan. The case pertains to the recently released series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which Wankhede claims has defamed him.
In his statement to the court, Wankhede asserted that the show’s portrayal of a police officer is clearly based on him and has caused serious harm to his public image. He cited four key reasons supporting his claim.
First, he said the character in question bears physical similarities to him, including facial and body features. Second, he noted that the character’s working style and mannerisms closely resemble his own.
Third, Wankhede highlighted that the officer in the show is depicted making a high-profile arrest involving a major film personality, which he said directly mirrors his own involvement in the Aryan Khan drug case.
Fourth, he pointed out that the character frequently uses the phrase “Satyameva Jayate,” a motto he himself had used during media interactions in the course of that investigation. He argued that using the national motto in such a context cannot be dismissed as creative expression or humour.
Wankhede also referred to an interview in which Aryan Khan allegedly admitted that the show was “inspired by some real events.” This, he said, contradicts Red Chillies Entertainment’s claim that The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is purely fictional.
He further alleged that the tone and intent of the series indicate personal and institutional vendetta, aimed at discrediting and defaming him rather than engaging in artistic storytelling.
Wankhede informed the court that the fallout from the show has affected his family, with his wife and sister receiving abusive and vulgar messages online.
Rejecting Red Chillies’ argument that he is a “thin-skinned” officer, Wankhede said that a public servant cannot be expected to tolerate false and damaging portrayals simply because of his position. He emphasized that his legal action seeks to protect the constitutional rights and dignity of both himself and his family.
