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In July 2020, Netflix launched a reality television series titled Indian Matchmaking. The show follows the journey of a Mumbai-based matchmaker, Sima Taparia, as she helps Indian and Indian-American singles find potential life partners. The show gives an insight into the traditional and modern practices of arranged marriages and the cultural and social factors that influence the matchmaking process in India. Most of the series shows Sima’s interactions with her clients, who range from diverse backgrounds and are mostly based in India and the United States. She meets with them and their families, discusses their preferences and expectations, and sets up meetings with potential matches. The show highlights the challenges of finding the right partner, including differences in values, lifestyles, and personal aspirations. While the show has received mixed reviews since its debut, it has sparked discussions on the practices and stereotypes associated with arranged marriages, and the cultural nuances.
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It is difficult to determine the exact success rate of Indian Matchmaking since the show did not follow up with the couples after filming but the show doesn’t have a high success rate in terms of marriage. However, some of the couples featured on the show did get engaged or started dating after meeting through Sima Taparia’s matchmaking service. So, which Indian Matchmaking couples of previous seasons made it out of the show together? Read more to find out.
Pradhyuman Maloo and Ashima Chauhaan
After rejecting quite a few potential suitors, Pradhyuma finally settled and tied the know with Ashima in early February 2022 as seen in season three of the series.
Arti Lalwani and Jamal
Although Arti did not end up with any of the suitors Sima Aunty brought, she did find her partner. The cybersecurity compliance professional came across boxing instructor Jamal on a dating app. The show caught their courtship over the next four months, and Jamal eventually got down on one knee to which Arti said yes. According to their social media, they are still very engaged.
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Viral Joshi and Aashay Shah
We met the pharmaceutical developer from North Carolina in season two of Indian Matchmaking. After rejecting two proposals, Sima Aunty matched her with Aashay Shah, an optometrist from New York. The couple still seem to be together.
Shital Patel and Niraj Mehta
Although the New Jersey native met Niraj Mehta through her sister, she says she couldn’t have done it without Sima Aunty’s push to open her heart again. After seeing the short clips of the couple’s romance blossoming throughout the show, fans have concluded that it is one of the most promising in the entire series. It rings true since they seem to be still together.
Sima Aunty’s matchmaking may not have a high success rate but if anything, it seems she is a great friendship matchmaker.
Watch Indian Matchmaking Season 3 here.
