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This Pakistani reporter covered his own wedding on TV and maybe love isn't dead after all

This Pakistani reporter covered his own wedding on TV and maybe love isn't dead after all

"You're marrying me today, what do you have to say about this?" asked City 41 reporter Hanan Bukhari of his wife-to-be
Updated 05 Feb, 2018

Pakistanis have long lamented the state of electronic media in the country as prime time shows often feature hate speech and dubious commentators.

This time electronic media is the spotlight for a different reason: the fact that City 41 reporter Hanan Bukhari reported on his own wedding as it was happening.

Local TV channel City 41 featured a segment dedicated entirely to Bukhari's wedding, wherein Bukhari took it upon himself to interview his wife, his father, his in-laws... asking them the most Pakistani reporter question ever: aap ko kaisa lag raha hai?

Bukhari's investigative reporting at his own wedding revealed he had been pursuing his wife for 3-4 years before she finally accepted his proposal.

He made clear to his audience that his was a 'love marriage,' and was so excited about his nuptials that he revealed he'd made arrangements for heavy bikes and sports cars to accompany his baraat.

He also interviewed his family on his big day.

Was his excitement OTT? Tacky? Just too much?

Actually, we found it kind of adorable. Maybe even #LoveGoals.

However, Bukhari's report did generate a lot of debate on social media, especially among people who thought this signified the death of journalism:

But he also has his fair share of supporters:

Our best wishes to the happy couple!

Comments

Asif Bhatti Pakistan Feb 05, 2018 02:56pm
My salutations - keep it up!
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Aslam Qadri Feb 05, 2018 03:03pm
Being an obtuse clip, the best part was from Waalid Mohtaram (father) and SasuMa (MIL), both addressing the couple as their own Son (Beta) and daughter (Beti)
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amit Feb 05, 2018 03:08pm
that was uniqely innovative...no harms
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Mustafa Feb 05, 2018 03:21pm
This reporting is better than those Breaking News that only cause hyper tension
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Dr. Kassim Feb 05, 2018 03:29pm
What to expect from Pakistani media??
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Khalid Shahzad Feb 05, 2018 03:36pm
Very good
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Observer - Canada Feb 05, 2018 03:56pm
Innovation and creativity of this channel should be appreciated. I had never ever heard a channel by this name or a reporters by this name ever existed but for this unique reporting. I wish the couple health and happiness in life.
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Sara Feb 05, 2018 04:30pm
Loved it.
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Asif Feb 05, 2018 05:02pm
Will ask him how he is feeling after few years.
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Saeed Feb 05, 2018 05:02pm
Freaking hilarious.
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Amer Rao Feb 05, 2018 05:04pm
Congratulations and best wishes from all of us.
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Dawn Feb 05, 2018 06:09pm
Congratulations.
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Sagar Feb 05, 2018 07:29pm
Made my day :-)
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N_Saq Feb 05, 2018 07:49pm
It is called entertainment, so enjoy! If you don't like it turn on to another channel or do something else. Life goes on with or without you...
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Fawad Feb 05, 2018 08:38pm
I don't know why some people don't like this.......
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Atif Feb 05, 2018 08:59pm
what is wrong with people? why can't they appreciate a good thing. Is it that they want to see fighting political figures on their screens only? he did it very decently and beautifully. Prayers for the couple.
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Abrar Feb 05, 2018 09:01pm
This is a breather.
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ahamed Feb 05, 2018 09:02pm
Brave reporter, brave C41 and great coverage of a great day. Congrats.to couple and families and best wishes for a happy life always.
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Omar Dar Feb 05, 2018 09:49pm
Bravo!! Bravo!! Boy is brilliant!
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Janib Feb 05, 2018 10:24pm
Very nice. Such a lovely concept. Wish you a happy married life
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Shah Feb 06, 2018 12:08am
Its hilarious how he wasted time of many viewers. Hats off to the childish media.
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SAQIB wazir Feb 06, 2018 12:14am
I think some media house cross every border for TRP
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Ali kamran Feb 06, 2018 12:20am
Wao
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Dervaish Khan Feb 06, 2018 12:21am
I wish I too was invited to this great marriage.
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Dr Khan Feb 06, 2018 01:37am
Waayy better than the shouting tantrums of politicians and the nauseous saas bahu fights or magic irks shown in morning shows
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LAHORI KID Feb 06, 2018 04:20am
I don't understand what the big deal is, the channel allowed him to do it, just enjoy it and stop whining about it. I thought it was a pretty clever idea, how often you see it or hear about it? exactly.
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Quizzicle Feb 06, 2018 05:44am
Where will craziness end!
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Hadi Feb 06, 2018 07:21am
Good on him!
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Ahmed Feb 06, 2018 02:45pm
Ferari? Heavy bikes??? That was a Nissan Z and sports bikes
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Durdana Feb 06, 2018 06:25pm
Abut time someone did something original and funny. Sure it was odd and even shameful for conservatives, but glad he had the courage to do something that no one has done.
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