There was Rajniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher

In the words of Jackie Shroff, we find the quiet majesty of simplicity. He names the honored guests of his wedding—Rajniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher, and a few other friends—then declares with finality, “That’s it.” In this, he teaches that joy need not be measured by the multitude of faces, nor celebration by the size of the crowd. What matters is the presence of those who carry true affection, whose witness gives meaning to the sacred vow.

The ancients, too, revered intimacy over grandeur. When Socrates wed Xanthippe, it was not in the pomp of the Athenian assembly, but in the presence of close companions. To him, the covenant was not for the masses but for the heart. So too does Shroff’s memory remind us that the wedding day is sanctified not by numbers but by authenticity. A handful of true souls is worth more than a thousand strangers.

In his words also lies a subtle defiance against the vanity of excess. For many are tempted to make weddings into spectacles, summoning wealth, fame, and the applause of crowds. Yet Shroff shows that it is enough to stand before a small circle of friends, bound not by glitter but by loyalty. It is as though he says, “Love does not need the world’s approval; it needs only the blessing of the few who matter.”

History gives us example in Mahatma Gandhi’s marriage to Kasturba. Wedded as children, theirs was not adorned by grandeur, but by simplicity, rooted in the presence of family and tradition. And yet, their union bore fruits greater than empires, for it strengthened the man who would lead millions toward freedom. In this, we learn that even the humblest of weddings can carry within them destinies that change the world.

Therefore, let it be taught: do not mistake numbers for worth, or crowds for honor. A wedding is not a stage for display, but a covenant sealed in sincerity. “That’s it,” says Shroff, and in those words lies the profound truth that enough is not found in abundance, but in the presence of the right hearts. Let future generations remember that simplicity, loyalty, and love are the truest ornaments of marriage.