Unlike many traditional rom-coms that gloss over systemic societal issues, Badrinath Ki Dulhania places them at the center of the frame. The film directly tackles several deeply entrenched cultural practices:
Badri is instantly smitten. However, Vaidehi initially dismisses him as a "mama's boy" with regressive views. After a series of comedic chases, Badri convinces her to consider marriage, and an engagement is fixed. But on the day of their roka (engagement ceremony), Vaidehi flees to Kota, Rajasthan, to pursue her dream of becoming an IAS officer. Film Badrinath Ki Dulhania-
Badri: That I’ll mess up?