Mumbai-based Pradhyuman Maloo, who featured in the popular Netflix show Indian Matchmaking as one of Seema Taparia's clients, has been accused of domestic violence by his wife Ashima Chauhaan.&nbsp;

According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the Mumbai Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Pradhyuman and his family, alleging domestic violence against Ashima.&nbsp; 
 
As per the FIR that has been filed, Ashima left her home in September 2022 and endured physical and emotional abuse by her husband and family. Ashima has also alleged that her family was subjected to blackmail and other forms of harassment by Pradhyuman and his family. 
 
Advocate Anmol Bartaria, representing Chauhaan, told the publication, “The allegations with FIR lodged are grave and concerning with domestic violence and constant mental, physical abuse at its core. The matter is in the investigative stage and should be carried in full swing. Ashima is in the process of taking appropriate legal proceedings against the accused in accordance with law.”&nbsp; 
 
He added that Chauhaan is in no condition to comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, Pradhyuman told the publication, "I don't know about it. To the best of my knowledge, we are in settlement talks with the lawyers to resolve our marital issues amicably." 
 
Pradhyuman had appeared on two seasons of the Netflix show and had claimed to have rejected 150 marriage proposals. Ashima too appeared in the second season of the show. Pradhyuman and Ashima got married in 2022.&nbsp;

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Mumbai-based Pradhyuman Maloo, who featured in the popular Netflix show Indian Matchmaking as one of Seema Taparia's clients, has been accused of domestic violence by his wife Ashima Chauhaan. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the Mumbai Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Pradhyuman and his family, alleging domestic violence against Ashima. As per the FIR that has been filed, Ashima left her home in September 2022 and endured physical and emotional abuse by her husband and family. Ashima has also alleged that her family was subjected to blackmail and other forms of harassment by Pradhyuman and his family. Advocate Anmol Bartaria, representing Chauhaan, told the publication, “The allegations with FIR lodged are grave and concerning with domestic violence and constant mental, physical abuse at its core. The matter is in the investigative stage and should be carried in full swing. Ashima is in the process of taking appropriate legal proceedings against the accused in accordance with law.” He added that Chauhaan is in no condition to comment on the matter. Meanwhile, Pradhyuman told the publication, "I don't know about it. To the best of my knowledge, we are in settlement talks with the lawyers to resolve our marital issues amicably." Pradhyuman had appeared on two seasons of the Netflix show and had claimed to have rejected 150 marriage proposals. Ashima too appeared in the second season of the show. Pradhyuman and Ashima got married in 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian Matchmaking's Pradhyuman Maloo accused of domestic violence by wife Ashima Chauhaan

The National Academy Award Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the Emmy's to - The Last Of Us to the third season of Indian Matchmaking. Watch the video to know more.

All about 2023 Emmys nomination

A desi company called Matrimony.com, which manages different matrimony brands and matchmaking services, has given a shout out to the LGBTQ+ community. The company has launched a matchmaking app called RainbowLuv to help them find serious and meaningful relationships.

Indian matchmaking site introduces special app for LGBTQ+ group

'Indian Matchmaking' gets an Emmy nod: A look at Sima Taparia's cringe-worthy remarks from the show

Netflix reality series <a href="http://13.235.153.162/opinions-blogs/indian-matchmaking-is-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-of-matchmaking-in-india-316083">'Indian Matchmaking'</a>, is been a talking point since its release, and Sima aunty aka Sima Taparia and her cringe-worthy dialogues in the series has taken the Internet by storm.

Like the show, gave many of the questions unanswered, as not a single couple from the show, end-up together and didn't found their life partner, despite Sima aunty hard work.&nbsp; 
 
As now, the streaming service, bring back all the members from the show in a special episode, to solve all the queries of the viewers, in an online chat with Dolly Singh, the show participants Aparna, Akshay, Nadia, Vinay, Guru, Vyasar, Pradhyuman, and Ankita shared their experience and what changes come in their life, since the show started streaming.

One of the participant Aparna by taking a sly dig at Sima Aunty talk about her gender discrimination, in 'Indian Matchamking'. She pointed out that if a boy rejects more than 100 girls but that ohkay with her, However, when Aparna rejected the boys, Sima labeled her as ''stubborn''

Check out the videos here:&nbsp;

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Netflix reality series 'Indian Matchmaking', is been a talking point since its release, and Sima aunty aka Sima Taparia and her cringe-worthy dialogues in the series has taken the Internet by storm.

Netflix reality series 'Indian Matchmaking', is been a talking point since its release, and Sima aunty aka Sima Taparia and her cringe-worthy dialogues in the series has taken the Internet by storm. Like the show, gave many of the questions unanswered, as not a single couple from the show, end-up together and didn't found their life partner, despite Sima aunty hard work. As now, the streaming service, bring back all the members from the show in a special episode, to solve all the queries of the viewers, in an online chat with Dolly Singh, the show participants Aparna, Akshay, Nadia, Vinay, Guru, Vyasar, Pradhyuman, and Ankita shared their experience and what changes come in their life, since the show started streaming. One of the participant Aparna by taking a sly dig at Sima Aunty talk about her gender discrimination, in 'Indian Matchamking'. She pointed out that if a boy rejects more than 100 girls but that ohkay with her, However, when Aparna rejected the boys, Sima labeled her as ''stubborn'' Check out the videos here: Also read: Sima Taparia of 'Indian Matchmaking' speaks on why she's better than dating apps Also read: Netflix's 'Indian Matchmaking' sparks debate on country's wedding culture In pics: 5 times Sima Taparia of 'Indian Matchmaking' made cringe-worthy remarks

Check out what 'Indian matchmaking' participants have to say after the Netflix show

In a Fall of a coronavirus-free world a few years ago, I -- freshly out of a toxic relationship -- was kind of forced, kind of emotionally bewitched into trusting the way 70 per cent of Indian population gets married -- an arranged set up. The matrimonial website said nothing out-of-the-box of the guy I was supposed to meet at a Delhi cafe, and a meeting was hence mandatory.

The third question I faced at the "interview" was if I could cook. The fourth was if I had ever been in a relationship given "women in media sleep around" (yes, he said that to me). Seeing my head nod in a casual affirmation, the man of the hour said, "It's good you have told me. But looks like you don't know the rules. Don't say&nbsp;such things to others. They don't take it nicely."

This man obviously could not be my man. Simply, because he could not cook, and knowing how to&nbsp;cook is very important (as per him).

A few months later, I was pitched&nbsp;as a prospective wife to the brother of a relative. He turned me down (by just looking at my picture) because I wore spectacles, and worked in media (and "women in media are shrewd").

This hurt my experimental parents, and they let go off the idea of fitting in their daughter in a set up that is consumed with the idea of marriages, but not marriages.

By that measure, the new Netflix series -- Indian Matchmaking -- is a pretty picture the matchmaker, Sima Taparia from Mumbai (that's how she introduces herself to every family she meets), tries to paint of this system.

There's no vile colourism, not a hint of casteism and no forceful attribution by the family members (except for Preeti and her son Akshay) -- maybe because these families are either based in the United States or belong to the high class in India.

Sima mostly stays true to her profession. It's only when the inherent conditioning of the Indian ecosystem (read: misogyny)&nbsp;takes over her that she uses the word -- compromise. According to her, and she says it enough, the girl has to compromise. So if Aparna, one of her clients, is not ready to, she says she is negative in her approach and that she has to change (of course to the camera, and not to her).

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When Aparna mellows down a little, Sima says she now sees a positive change in her. Voila! Things the thought of a marriage can do...!

There's an equally fussy man on the series, but he is a man. So we don't get to hear words, like negative, for him. It's just that he is "picky".

And then there's the mama's boy, Akshay, who is the prime example of the Oedipus Complex that runs in India (howsoever weird that may sound). His mother Preeti is the only woman who can subscribe to the Indian tribe here -- her blood pressure remains high because her son, all of 25, won't get married.

"Ladki ko thoda flexible hona padega," she demands and finds one girl who is flexible, adjusting and beautiful. Aur kya chahiye?

One of the two obsessions of people in India is Bollywood and its love stories -- for the movies have&nbsp;been packaging and repackaging the idea of falling in love in several different forms over the years. 'Indian Matchmaking', however, has got nothing to do with love despite being based on marriages.

People are binge-hate-watching the series, and to be honest, why not?! For me, it was like watching a slimy creature crawling on the ground. I am staring at it; I know it's disgusting, but I am enjoying the creepiness. Because I know me hating it will not stop the creature from moving forward.

The Indian "matchmaking"&nbsp;gets worse when it trickles down to matchmaking across the very threadbare of India. And that's what makes me hate the series -- for it shows only the pretty part of matchmaking in India.

In India, there'll be no Aparna -- for there won't be a 34-year-old self-confident lawyer, demanding a husband who suits her ideals. In a typical Indian household, Aparna would be reminded at least a 100 times in a month of her age, of the ticking clock and of her eggs getting older. And if she survives the onslaught, she would be pressed to marry the first guy who kind of suits her narrative.

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But Aparna gets a fair deal in the series; so does Akshay and so does everyone.

I speak with experience. My cousin got married because of her colour and her intact hymen. Another cousin, bespectacled, was almost made to reject a girl because she also wore spectacles.

One cousin was made to let go of his 11-year long relationship because the girl did not belong to his caste. Another cousin is fighting a daily battle because the guy is a Tamil Brahmin, and oh, the tribe is "dark".

A friend, by his own admission, dated a girl for four years, and happily and willingly married a girl of his father's choice the fifth year.

Often under the garb of culture and tradition, and always under the veil of preservation and longevity of the family name -- sometimes, in the name of gynaecology, matchmaking imposes a timeline on everyone's life. So a 23-28 range is when you should get married, and if you're over 31, you'll have to compromise -- on your likes, dislikes and everthing that comes in between.

What Sima Taparia does in 'Indian Matchmaking' is dealing with families that can entertain the idea of a girl seven years older than the guy. And the girl can reject that guy on the basis of his salary.

The hate the series is getting hence makes little sense. This is a mirror to the society. This is what happens in India -- look at your parents, your neighbours, or your relatives; I bet 80 per cent of them were wed off in an arranged set up defined by the movement of stars and horoscopes. 'Indian Matchmaking' is, in fact, a prettier picture.

The social media is filled with judgemental eyes for Aparna, who just wants to live her life by her own rules. She is unapologetically herself. She hates comedy, and she says it. She's not going to compromise, and she says it. But we have so subscribed to the concept of compromise and adjustment in a marriage that we cannot see logic.

'Indian Matchmaking' is just the tip of the iceberg of matchmaking in India. The real game in India is way more convoluted, painstaking and disrespectful to human emotion -- especially for girls. It's a haggling of virtues and vices, and is decided by horoscopes and pre-decided norms for both genders. And emotional and sexual compatibility -- the most important factors in a marriage as far as Bollywood, and well, the entire world, goes -- take a forever backseat.

Sima Taparia is a brilliant businessperson who peruses this need for social validation and makes a living out of it. She is not the problem; the series is not the problem. We are the problem.

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;

In a Fall of a coronavirus-free world a few years ago, I -- freshly out of a toxic relationship -- was kind of forced, kind of emotionally bewitched into trusting the way 70 per cent of Indian population gets married -- an arranged set up.

In a Fall of a coronavirus-free world a few years ago, I -- freshly out of a toxic relationship -- was kind of forced, kind of emotionally bewitched into trusting the way 70 per cent of Indian population gets married -- an arranged set up. The matrimonial website said nothing out-of-the-box of the guy I was supposed to meet at a Delhi cafe, and a meeting was hence mandatory. The third question I faced at the "interview" was if I could cook. The fourth was if I had ever been in a relationship given "women in media sleep around" (yes, he said that to me). Seeing my head nod in a casual affirmation, the man of the hour said, "It's good you have told me. But looks like you don't know the rules. Don't say such things to others. They don't take it nicely." This man obviously could not be my man. Simply, because he could not cook, and knowing how to cook is very important (as per him). A few months later, I was pitched as a prospective wife to the brother of a relative. He turned me down (by just looking at my picture) because I wore spectacles, and worked in media (and "women in media are shrewd"). This hurt my experimental parents, and they let go off the idea of fitting in their daughter in a set up that is consumed with the idea of marriages, but not marriages. By that measure, the new Netflix series -- Indian Matchmaking -- is a pretty picture the matchmaker, Sima Taparia from Mumbai (that's how she introduces herself to every family she meets), tries to paint of this system. There's no vile colourism, not a hint of casteism and no forceful attribution by the family members (except for Preeti and her son Akshay) -- maybe because these families are either based in the United States or belong to the high class in India. Sima mostly stays true to her profession. It's only when the inherent conditioning of the Indian ecosystem (read: misogyny) takes over her that she uses the word -- compromise. According to her, and she says it enough, the girl has to compromise. So if Aparna, one of her clients, is not ready to, she says she is negative in her approach and that she has to change (of course to the camera, and not to her). When Aparna mellows down a little, Sima says she now sees a positive change in her. Voila! Things the thought of a marriage can do...! There's an equally fussy man on the series, but he is a man. So we don't get to hear words, like negative, for him. It's just that he is "picky". And then there's the mama's boy, Akshay, who is the prime example of the Oedipus Complex that runs in India (howsoever weird that may sound). His mother Preeti is the only woman who can subscribe to the Indian tribe here -- her blood pressure remains high because her son, all of 25, won't get married. "Ladki ko thoda flexible hona padega," she demands and finds one girl who is flexible, adjusting and beautiful. Aur kya chahiye? One of the two obsessions of people in India is Bollywood and its love stories -- for the movies have been packaging and repackaging the idea of falling in love in several different forms over the years. 'Indian Matchmaking', however, has got nothing to do with love despite being based on marriages. People are binge-hate-watching the series, and to be honest, why not?! For me, it was like watching a slimy creature crawling on the ground. I am staring at it; I know it's disgusting, but I am enjoying the creepiness. Because I know me hating it will not stop the creature from moving forward. The Indian "matchmaking" gets worse when it trickles down to matchmaking across the very threadbare of India. And that's what makes me hate the series -- for it shows only the pretty part of matchmaking in India. In India, there'll be no Aparna -- for there won't be a 34-year-old self-confident lawyer, demanding a husband who suits her ideals. In a typical Indian household, Aparna would be reminded at least a 100 times in a month of her age, of the ticking clock and of her eggs getting older. And if she survives the onslaught, she would be pressed to marry the first guy who kind of suits her narrative. But Aparna gets a fair deal in the series; so does Akshay and so does everyone. I speak with experience. My cousin got married because of her colour and her intact hymen. Another cousin, bespectacled, was almost made to reject a girl because she also wore spectacles. One cousin was made to let go of his 11-year long relationship because the girl did not belong to his caste. Another cousin is fighting a daily battle because the guy is a Tamil Brahmin, and oh, the tribe is "dark". A friend, by his own admission, dated a girl for four years, and happily and willingly married a girl of his father's choice the fifth year. Often under the garb of culture and tradition, and always under the veil of preservation and longevity of the family name -- sometimes, in the name of gynaecology, matchmaking imposes a timeline on everyone's life. So a 23-28 range is when you should get married, and if you're over 31, you'll have to compromise -- on your likes, dislikes and everthing that comes in between. What Sima Taparia does in 'Indian Matchmaking' is dealing with families that can entertain the idea of a girl seven years older than the guy. And the girl can reject that guy on the basis of his salary. The hate the series is getting hence makes little sense. This is a mirror to the society. This is what happens in India -- look at your parents, your neighbours, or your relatives; I bet 80 per cent of them were wed off in an arranged set up defined by the movement of stars and horoscopes. 'Indian Matchmaking' is, in fact, a prettier picture. The social media is filled with judgemental eyes for Aparna, who just wants to live her life by her own rules. She is unapologetically herself. She hates comedy, and she says it. She's not going to compromise, and she says it. But we have so subscribed to the concept of compromise and adjustment in a marriage that we cannot see logic. 'Indian Matchmaking' is just the tip of the iceberg of matchmaking in India. The real game in India is way more convoluted, painstaking and disrespectful to human emotion -- especially for girls. It's a haggling of virtues and vices, and is decided by horoscopes and pre-decided norms for both genders. And emotional and sexual compatibility -- the most important factors in a marriage as far as Bollywood, and well, the entire world, goes -- take a forever backseat. Sima Taparia is a brilliant businessperson who peruses this need for social validation and makes a living out of it. She is not the problem; the series is not the problem. We are the problem. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

'Indian Matchmaking' is just the tip of the iceberg of matchmaking in India

Why are Indians hate-watching the web series 'Indian Matchmaking'. WION's Palki gets you a report on the cringe-fest.

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Sima Taparia from Mumbai has been making waves on the internet ever since her show on Netflix titled ‘Indian Matchmaking’ has stoked a debate on arranged marriages in India and the kind of stereotypes it reinforces.&nbsp;

Sima introduces herself in the show as “I am Sima Taparia. I’m Mumbai’s top matchmaker.”

Sima aunty has grabbed eyeballs for her blunt feedback and mem-worthy dialogues. In an interview with Conde Nast Traveler, Sima spoke of how in the age of dating apps, she survives and is even better at her craft.&nbsp;

Born in Karnataka and married in an arranged setup at the age of 19, Sima started setting high-profile Indian couples up for marriage as a hobby, until she became so good at it that people suggested she do it professionally. Soon, she set up Suitable Rishta, her matchmaking bureau based out of her apartment in the midtown Mumbai neighbourhood of Worli.

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Sima aunty, as she prefers to be called, claims to have found matches for people while holidaying in Zermatt, Interlaken, Canadian Rockies, and even at the Mumbai airport luggage carousel.

Sima says she follows a tried and tested method by visiting their families, seeing their home, checking their hobbies and assessing their lifestyle. "I get to the bottom of things, finding out all the inside stories, the family’s values and other such details you would never get from looking at a person’s online profile,” Sima said.

She also has a strict filter policy like if she feels they are not serious, they are “removed from her priority list.”

Sima Taparia from Mumbai has been making waves on the internet ever since her show on Netflix titled ‘Indian Matchmaking’ has stoked a debate on arranged marriages in India and the kind of stereotypes it reinforces.

Sima Taparia from Mumbai has been making waves on the internet ever since her show on Netflix titled ‘Indian Matchmaking’ has stoked a debate on arranged marriages in India and the kind of stereotypes it reinforces. Sima introduces herself in the show as “I am Sima Taparia. I’m Mumbai’s top matchmaker.” Sima aunty has grabbed eyeballs for her blunt feedback and mem-worthy dialogues. In an interview with Conde Nast Traveler, Sima spoke of how in the age of dating apps, she survives and is even better at her craft. Born in Karnataka and married in an arranged setup at the age of 19, Sima started setting high-profile Indian couples up for marriage as a hobby, until she became so good at it that people suggested she do it professionally. Soon, she set up Suitable Rishta, her matchmaking bureau based out of her apartment in the midtown Mumbai neighbourhood of Worli. Watch the trailer here: × Sima aunty, as she prefers to be called, claims to have found matches for people while holidaying in Zermatt, Interlaken, Canadian Rockies, and even at the Mumbai airport luggage carousel. Sima says she follows a tried and tested method by visiting their families, seeing their home, checking their hobbies and assessing their lifestyle. "I get to the bottom of things, finding out all the inside stories, the family’s values and other such details you would never get from looking at a person’s online profile,” Sima said. She also has a strict filter policy like if she feels they are not serious, they are “removed from her priority list.”

Sima Taparia of 'Indian Matchmaking' speaks on why she's better than dating apps

A new Netflix show about an Indian matchmaker catering to the high demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents, has stoked an online debate about arranged marriages in the country.

The eight-part series “Indian Matchmaking” premiered on Netflix on Thursday and is currently among its top ranked India shows. It features Sima Taparia, a real-life matchmaker from Mumbai, who offers her services to families within India and abroad.

Arranged marriages in India see parents leading efforts to find a suitable match for their children. The show has become a subject of memes and jokes, and criticism, on how individuals and their parents are picky and have a long list of demands that centre around factors like caste, height or skin colour.

The show “makes very clear how regressive Indian communities can be. Where sexism, casteism, and classism are a prevalent part of the process of finding a life partner,” wrote Twitter user Maunika Gowardhan.

Thousands of Twitter and Instagram posts echo that view. “The show is simply holding a mirror to the ugly society we are a part of,” Vishaka George, another Twitter user, wrote.

Created by Oscar-nominated director Smriti Mundhra, the show focuses on matchmaker Taparia’s visits to the homes of families who need her assistance. After hearing their demands, she presents résumés of prospective matches and then arranges for meetings.

“The two families have their reputation and many millions of dollars at stake. So the parents guide their children,” Taparia says at one point in the show, referring to some of her wealthier clients.

In the first episode titled “Slim, Trim and Educated”, an Indian mother tells Taparia her son is getting a lot of marriage proposals but in most cases the prospective bride’s education or height was not ideal.

Just as Taparia says: “So you want a smart, outgoing, height ...” the mother interjects, “I won’t even consider (a girl) below 5 feet 3 inches.”

Some have praised the show for its honesty and treating its subjects respectfully.

“The hate against it is, frankly, baffling ... Indian Matchmaking is well on its way to becoming a cultural phenomenon,” a column in the Mint newspaper said.

A new Netflix show about an Indian matchmaker catering to the high demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents, has stoked an online debate about arranged marriages in the country.

A new Netflix show about an Indian matchmaker catering to the high demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents, has stoked an online debate about arranged marriages in the country. The eight-part series “Indian Matchmaking” premiered on Netflix on Thursday and is currently among its top ranked India shows. It features Sima Taparia, a real-life matchmaker from Mumbai, who offers her services to families within India and abroad. Arranged marriages in India see parents leading efforts to find a suitable match for their children. The show has become a subject of memes and jokes, and criticism, on how individuals and their parents are picky and have a long list of demands that centre around factors like caste, height or skin colour. The show “makes very clear how regressive Indian communities can be. Where sexism, casteism, and classism are a prevalent part of the process of finding a life partner,” wrote Twitter user Maunika Gowardhan. Thousands of Twitter and Instagram posts echo that view. “The show is simply holding a mirror to the ugly society we are a part of,” Vishaka George, another Twitter user, wrote. Created by Oscar-nominated director Smriti Mundhra, the show focuses on matchmaker Taparia’s visits to the homes of families who need her assistance. After hearing their demands, she presents résumés of prospective matches and then arranges for meetings. “The two families have their reputation and many millions of dollars at stake. So the parents guide their children,” Taparia says at one point in the show, referring to some of her wealthier clients. In the first episode titled “Slim, Trim and Educated”, an Indian mother tells Taparia her son is getting a lot of marriage proposals but in most cases the prospective bride’s education or height was not ideal. Just as Taparia says: “So you want a smart, outgoing, height ...” the mother interjects, “I won’t even consider (a girl) below 5 feet 3 inches.” Some have praised the show for its honesty and treating its subjects respectfully. “The hate against it is, frankly, baffling ... Indian Matchmaking is well on its way to becoming a cultural phenomenon,” a column in the Mint newspaper said.

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