Videos increasingly show modern dating (coffee meets, texting), but still end with family blessing or grand gesture.
In Punjab, romance is rarely secular. Influenced by Sufi mysticism, the lover is seen as a path to God. This is why you’ll hear words like Pir (Saint) or Murshid (Teacher) used to describe a boyfriend or girlfriend in popular songs. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know:
Relationships in Punjabi culture are often defined by intense loyalty and complex family hierarchies.