Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu recently opened up about her wedding to longtime boyfriend Mathias Boe, a Danish badminton player, which took place on March 23, 2024, at the Udaipur Palace. The couple, who had been dating for eleven years, chose to keep their wedding private rather than secretive, a decision that has intrigued many of her fans and the media alike.
In a candid interview, Taapsee shared her thoughts on why she opted for a low-key celebration. She emphasized that her wedding was not meant to be a secret but rather a private affair, away from the prying eyes of the public and media. “I just am not very sure if I want to let my personal life and the people involved in it, go through the kind of scrutiny that happens when a public figure gets married. It’s me who has signed up for this, not my partner, not the people who were involved in the wedding,” she explained.
Taapsee’s decision to keep her wedding private was also influenced by her desire to enjoy the day without worrying about public perception. “The people who are genuinely close to me were a part of the celebration and always knew about my relationship and my intentions about when and how I want to get married. I just didn’t want to make it a public affair, because then I will start getting worried about how it is perceived, rather than really enjoying the way I would want to do it,” she said.
The actress also revealed that she chose to wear a red Patiala suit for her wedding, a nod to her Punjabi roots. “I’ve grown up seeing Sikh, Gurudwara weddings, so for me, the vintage idea, the classic idea of getting married was always in a proper red salwar kameez paired with a dupatta with kinari on the border. That’s the only way I know a bride looks like a bride,” she shared. Her choice of attire was designed by her college friend Mani Bhatia, rather than a big-name designer, to maintain the privacy of the event.
Taapsee’s wedding festivities were equally understated. For the sangeet, she wore bellbottom-styled pants with bling work on the top and a jacket, accessorized with diamond solitaires. Her traditional Punjabi saggi phull, a hair accessory, and light jewelry gifted by her grandmother completed her wedding look. Videos from the wedding, including one of Taapsee dancing her way down the aisle, have since surfaced online, capturing the joyous and intimate nature of the celebration.
The actress met Mathias Boe at the inauguration ceremony of the Indian Badminton League in 2013, and their relationship has been steady ever since. Despite being in the public eye, Taapsee has always been private about her personal life. “I’m not married and people who are genuinely interested in my life not just to make gossip columns about it, know about it. Whoever is the person in my life is not into the profession where people are more curious about him. He is not an actor or a cricketer. He’s not even from here around,” she had previously shared.
Taapsee’s approach to her wedding is a reflection of her overall attitude towards her personal life. She has always been clear about her boundaries and the importance of keeping certain aspects of her life private. “Whenever I am in a relationship, I feel like this is it. He is the person and I imagine my entire life around it. But then that dream breaks one day and then I comfort myself with the fact that maybe he was not the one but the next one will be,” she once said about her approach to relationships.
Her wedding to Mathias Boe was a celebration of love and commitment, shared with those who matter most to her. By keeping it private, Taapsee ensured that the day was about the couple and their close-knit circle, rather than a spectacle for public consumption. This decision has resonated with many, highlighting the importance of personal boundaries even in the age of social media.
As Taapsee continues to navigate her career and personal life, her wedding serves as a reminder that not all aspects of a celebrity’s life need to be shared with the world. Her choice to keep her wedding private, yet not secretive, is a testament to her desire to maintain a sense of normalcy and intimacy in her personal life.
