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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain why Indian Matchmaking in general is unnecessarily shallow? So much focus on physical attributes which people have no control over! And while there was some comments about values and personality, it's like they were all looking for a unicorn without putting in any effort themselves. [/quote]

It is shallow because of it being a reality show and the two guys are very shallow and weird - Akshay and Pradyumna.

Many years back our family was looking for a match for my eldest brother.  My other siblings and I were in relationships and eventually we all got married to our SOs.   Since we were younger we had to wait until my brother got married. So we used matrimonial ads, friends and relatives etc.  It is very common to ask people "We are looking for a suitable boy/girl for our daughter/son. PLease let us know if you know of someone."

I remember that  in the first go around it was a very detailed biodata/resume with - age, religion, caste, height, complexion, looks, education,  occupation, occupation if parents and family members, number, gender and marital status of siblings, vegetarian/non-veg household etc.

When the proposals came (similar biodatas only), then based on what was written and the pictures, there was a short list of people.  Let me tell you, it was a harrowing experience for my brother because he found it awkward to go and "see" a girl. My siblings and I went with him because we did not want him to say "yes" just because he felt obligated.

Anyways, long story short, he eventually married a girl who was recommended by a family friend. They have been happily married for 32 years now.  [/quote]

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