And as the power couple’s dreamy photos in white Sabyasachi ensembles continue to trend online, two white horses too have caught netizens’ attention.
Explaining the reason behind the initiative, Chief Operating Officer of the Maharashtra-based NGO, Dr Naresh Upreti said it was a way to celebrate not only the Bollywood stars’ wedding but their love for animals.
“Even though there are nearly 100 animals in our shelter and plenty of them are horses, it was quite amazing to see these two always sticking together.
Talking about the horses who have become overnight internet sensations, Upreti revealed that they may seem happy now but such was not the case when they had rescued the animals.
“Actually, for the horse named Alia, she has a bad connection with weddings being used as a ceremonial horse for many years.
“People may know that horses get spooked easily, but not many may be aware that in order to keep such ceremonial horses calm at weddings, spike rings are placed in their mouths.
However, he is happy that the two horses along with several others have been rescued and are enjoying their time being themselves.
“Well, we celebrate all festivals with the animal residents staying with us and it’s probably during Diwali last year when the duo was wearing garlands which were actually their treats.
As the buzz on social media is mostly around the animals being named after the actors, Upreti hopes beyond the short-lived fame, it can start a conversation and inspire more people to not use animals as props during weddings.