Indian Matchmaking on Netflix - anyone watching?

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Anonymous wrote:Ashkay is/was 25! Just out of college and working for 2 months and then mom insists he marries. Honestly, it might be the first time he has sex!

This is a super-wealthy family though not super educated or woke. The mom knows that the sons will need sex and so if they don't get them married very young, they can end up with someone who is educated and independent and then bye-bye joint family. They are getting very young girls to marry their sons (oldest DIL is totally vacant and cowed) and they are ensuring that the sons are getting laid and not getting entrapped by some woman who has a mind of her own. Did you see the amount of jewelry that was given to the new DIL by the MIL? Insane.

It is ironic that despite her insistence on joint family, she doesn’t seem to live in one. I don’t see in-laws of any kind in her home.

Maybe they're dead.

In Indian joint families it isn’t just mothers and fathers in law that live with a family, it’s also all of the husband’s brothers and their kids. So where are these brother in laws? Unless she has none. So Akash’s mom gets all the benefits of having her sons living with her forever without having had to make a similar sacrifice.

I’m Indian, what the hell are you taking about? That would absolutely not be the norm.

Yes it is, especially among North Indians and in Mumbai and Gujarat.

No. What was shown was not the norm. These are the mercantile/business community people. Banias, Sindhis, Gujju Patels. Not the most polished people but very wealthy/money minded. Sima aunty caters to that group of people because she comes from that background. Did you see "Meet the Patels?" - that's the population. I thoroughly enjoyed it because I do not get the chance to peep into these kinds of peoples lives, even though I see them every day - 2 households shopping with one costco card - then driving away in their respective Mercedes.

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Anonymous wrote:Ashkay is/was 25! Just out of college and working for 2 months and then mom insists he marries. Honestly, it might be the first time he has sex!

This is a super-wealthy family though not super educated or woke. The mom knows that the sons will need sex and so if they don't get them married very young, they can end up with someone who is educated and independent and then bye-bye joint family. They are getting very young girls to marry their sons (oldest DIL is totally vacant and cowed) and they are ensuring that the sons are getting laid and not getting entrapped by some woman who has a mind of her own. Did you see the amount of jewelry that was given to the new DIL by the MIL? Insane.

It is ironic that despite her insistence on joint family, she doesn’t seem to live in one. I don’t see in-laws of any kind in her home.

Maybe they're dead.

In Indian joint families it isn’t just mothers and fathers in law that live with a family, it’s also all of the husband’s brothers and their kids. So where are these brother in laws? Unless she has none. So Akash’s mom gets all the benefits of having her sons living with her forever without having had to make a similar sacrifice.

I’m Indian, what the hell are you taking about? That would absolutely not be the norm.

Yes it is, especially among North Indians and in Mumbai and Gujarat.

Well lucky for you I'm from combo Punjabi and Gujarati families and I can tell you that a bunch of brother in laws and their families living together is not the norm.

Real life is not Hum Saath Saath Hain.

Yeah who are these people who think Indians live in huge joint families? Maybe back in the villages. But definitely not the norm

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Anonymous wrote:Nadia is gorgeous. No body but a face to die for

Oh she has the body too. Slim, tall, with curves? Her coloring and build are pretty ideal in Indian culture. Aparna is on her way to dumpy middle age.

She's already there. She's fat, she's arrogant, she isn't pretty, and she's uptight. Yes, she had a moment with the goat yoga, but that was just a moment, and then she was back to herself. Anyone else notice her TINY one-story house squished between two normal-sized houses? Or how she and her mom walked the dog in a stroller?

Aparna is a straight up bitch.

This person knows what’s up

+1. I really struggle to find anything redeeming about her. She seems totally miserable with her life and like she would make any partner miserable as well.

I don’t think she is fat and she is better looking than a lot of Indian girls. She does seem uptight but was a lot more relaxed with the guy from goat yoga. Making fun of someone’s house size and their dog means you are a straight up bitch. The dog may have medical issues and is heavy to carry. When she finds someone she is compatible with they will love her and she will relax a bit. She can travel with him, complain about her job, and he will listen and pack all the bags. The world is a big place and there are plenty of Indian dudes that would think she is hot. She is also a lawyer so there is bonus points for stuck up Indians there. Also, for the person attacking her mom, you are pathetic.

You must be blind or a patronizing pos if you think she looks better than a lot of Indian girls. Hideous, fat and bitchy=not hot

She is hideous AF. How does she have the nerve to be such a b!tch and look like a total pig with pock marks

Wow, you sound unhinged

Well, she is quite bitchy. And she is not very attractive, which is the only possible way she could get away with her rude and self-centered personality. I don't think it's necessary to call anyone a pig though.

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Anonymous wrote:Ashkay is/was 25! Just out of college and working for 2 months and then mom insists he marries. Honestly, it might be the first time he has sex!

This is a super-wealthy family though not super educated or woke. The mom knows that the sons will need sex and so if they don't get them married very young, they can end up with someone who is educated and independent and then bye-bye joint family. They are getting very young girls to marry their sons (oldest DIL is totally vacant and cowed) and they are ensuring that the sons are getting laid and not getting entrapped by some woman who has a mind of her own. Did you see the amount of jewelry that was given to the new DIL by the MIL? Insane.

It is ironic that despite her insistence on joint family, she doesn’t seem to live in one. I don’t see in-laws of any kind in her home.

Maybe they're dead.

In Indian joint families it isn’t just mothers and fathers in law that live with a family, it’s also all of the husband’s brothers and their kids. So where are these brother in laws? Unless she has none. So Akash’s mom gets all the benefits of having her sons living with her forever without having had to make a similar sacrifice.

I’m Indian, what the hell are you taking about? That would absolutely not be the norm.

Yes it is, especially among North Indians and in Mumbai and Gujarat.

No. What was shown was not the norm. These are the mercantile/business community people. Banias, Sindhis, Gujju Patels. Not the most polished people but very wealthy/money minded. Sima aunty caters to that group of people because she comes from that background. Did you see "Meet the Patels?" - that's the population. I thoroughly enjoyed it because I do not get the chance to peep into these kinds of peoples lives, even though I see them every day - 2 households shopping with one costco card - then driving away in their respective Mercedes.





Indians very cheap

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Anonymous wrote:What are Pradhyuman and his sister smoking with that bong/hookah?

They are trying to look cool.

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https://www.thereyougo.in/

This is the website of the lady who had a garment business and chose later to focus on her business.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.thereyougo.in/

This is the website of the lady who had a garment business and chose later to focus on her business.

Really cute stuff!! I might do some shopping

I really liked her. It was sweet how Sima Aunty was talking about she reminded her of herself. I do think she should have given the divorced guy another shot though, they seemed to get along well.

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Why do these women have such bad skin? Is it diet?

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Anonymous wrote:Why do these women have such bad skin? Is it diet?

That’s what I was wondering too. Definitely doesn’t go with the idea that brown people age better.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do these women have such bad skin? Is it diet?

Pollution and very little knowledge of grooming and products.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do these women have such bad skin? Is it diet?

Most Indian women won’t wear makeup (foundation) unless there is a major function, like a wedding. Generally if they wear anything it’s a swipe of kajal, maybe lip tint.

These women don’t look like the type that are focusing on beauty and finding right products. There’s is a reason why they’re single..

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.thereyougo.in/

This is the website of the lady who had a garment business and chose later to focus on her business.

Interesting that tops and dresses are around $35 to 40. I would have thought the prices would have been a lot cheaper.

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Anonymous wrote:Ashkay is/was 25! Just out of college and working for 2 months and then mom insists he marries. Honestly, it might be the first time he has sex!

This is a super-wealthy family though not super educated or woke. The mom knows that the sons will need sex and so if they don't get them married very young, they can end up with someone who is educated and independent and then bye-bye joint family. They are getting very young girls to marry their sons (oldest DIL is totally vacant and cowed) and they are ensuring that the sons are getting laid and not getting entrapped by some woman who has a mind of her own. Did you see the amount of jewelry that was given to the new DIL by the MIL? Insane.

It is ironic that despite her insistence on joint family, she doesn’t seem to live in one. I don’t see in-laws of any kind in her home.

Maybe they're dead.

In Indian joint families it isn’t just mothers and fathers in law that live with a family, it’s also all of the husband’s brothers and their kids. So where are these brother in laws? Unless she has none. So Akash’s mom gets all the benefits of having her sons living with her forever without having had to make a similar sacrifice.

I’m Indian, what the hell are you taking about? That would absolutely not be the norm.

Yes it is, especially among North Indians and in Mumbai and Gujarat.

No. What was shown was not the norm. These are the mercantile/business community people. Banias, Sindhis, Gujju Patels. Not the most polished people but very wealthy/money minded. Sima aunty caters to that group of people because she comes from that background. Did you see "Meet the Patels?" - that's the population. I thoroughly enjoyed it because I do not get the chance to peep into these kinds of peoples lives, even though I see them every day - 2 households shopping with one costco card - then driving away in their respective Mercedes.

Is there a similar US/white equivalent? Like nouveau riche? More "Real Housewives" rich than "Social Register" rich?

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Anonymous wrote:Indian-American here. My DD and I watched this series and were addicted. It is like a train wreck that you cannot tear your eyes away from. OMG!!

I knew of families like Pradyumna's and Aditya's. These two basically held out for really good looking girls. The girls know the score. They will live in the lap of luxury as long as they stay home and raise the kids. Hideous and horrible. I loved the lawyer guy who ended up with the guyanese girl. Really nice.

I agree with the holding out comment. So many people thought Prahyuman was gay. I think quite the opposite. He is looking for the best of the best. He knows what he has to offer and he isn’t willing to settle.

Non-Indian here: Is there a reason why he needs a matchmaker for this? I would think at a certain level in society you would be meeting these women; at your store, at society functions, parties, etc. My wealthy Indian friends who have had "arranged" marriages haven't used matchmakers per se. More like the parents trade the biodatas amongst family, friends, friends of friends, etc. trying to set up their kids with others that are in their extended circle and somewhat "vetted." I would think if you are wealthy you would be a lot more socially connected and able to do some of this yourself. It seemed like Prahyuman was looking for a trophy wife, would he not know tons of women who would be down for that? It could be a "love" marriage like we see in societies around the world.

He could have been more clear about that with Sima also, it was crazy to me she was trotting in these cute but not gorgeous girls from the countryside for someone like him who clearly wasn't interested. Cut to the chase, Sima- all of the compatability stuff is sort of bunk with him, he wants hot so bring him the hottest you've got.

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I was just hoping to learn how so many indian women get their hair so shiny.

I work closely with two American Indian women and they both have super shiny hair without it looking oily.

I have a jew fro that NEVER looks shiny.