Latest update:17 October 2025, 6:05 PM IST

The bride and groom appeared in identical traditional clothes, while the groom held their hands simultaneously as the ceremony began, amid applause and cheers from the attendees.

Waseem Sheikh married his friends Shifa Sheikh and Jannat Makhandar. (News18 Malayalam)

In a wedding that created a buzz on social media and local communities, 25-year-old Waseem Sheikh tied the knot with two close friends, Shifa Sheikh and Jannat Makhandar, in a single ceremony on October 16, 2025. The event, held at the palatial MK Palace in Horabet area of ​​Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, was attended by family, friends and well-wishers who witnessed the extraordinary event. After true union.

The newlyweds appeared in identical traditional attire, while Waseem held their hands simultaneously as the ceremony began, sparking applause and cheers from the audience. The trio’s decision challenges deep-rooted societal notions about monogamy and exclusivity in relationships.

“A wife can bear anything for her husband, but she cannot share it with someone else,” is the prevailing sentiment in Indian society. However, Wasim, Shifa and Jannat have publicly chosen a path built on trust, understanding and long-term friendship rather than tradition.

Sources close to the couple said the three had been close friends for several years and developed a mutual understanding of each other’s feelings, which led them to make the unconventional choice to live together. Remarkably, both families attended the wedding with full consent, reflecting a rare acceptance of an arrangement that challenges societal norms.

The ceremony itself combined traditional rituals with modern interpretations. Wasim took vows with both Shifa and Jannat, promising equal respect and commitment to each, while rituals were performed to signify unity and harmony. A video clip depicting this moment, in which Waseem was holding the newlyweds’ hands, went viral, garnering thousands of views across platforms and sparking thousands of reactions.

Public opinion remains divided. While many social media users praised the union as a “beautiful expression of love and friendship”, others raised questions about the societal acceptability and sustainability of such arrangements. Hashtags such as #TripleWedding and #LoveBeyondRules have become trending, highlighting the global curiosity and debate surrounding the event.

The couple stated that their new life will be based on equality, trust and understanding, which confirms their belief that love includes freedom as much as it includes commitment.

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