EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 47 MIN
LOVE YA ARRANGED MARRIAGE? | Priya Shah | India's No.1 Matchmaker | Candid Confessions
from Candid Confessions With Chhavi · host Chhavi Mittal
From age-old arranged marriages to modern-day apps, matchmaking in India has always been more than just finding a partner: it’s about family, culture, traditions, and now, algorithms. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of marriges: what works, how they have evolved, what has stayed the same, and the pressure points people still face. From parental involvement to professional matchmakers to digital swipes, we uncover the truths, myths, and challenges behind India’s unique approach to love and marriage.Listen, think, comment and SHARE.GUEST: PRIYA SHAH- India's No.1 MatchmakerReach Priya Shah: www.priyashahthematchmaker.comFOLLOW US:YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@BWWCINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/chhavihusseinwww.instagram.com/candidconfessionswithchhaviCHAPTERS:(00:00) What to expect from the episode(02:15) What is match making? How has it evolved over the years?(04:10) Is it the parents who go out searching for a match, or is it the bride and the groom? What is the importance of the whole family being on the same page? What difference does education make in making the perfect match?(05:36) Out of the 12000+ marriages that you have done, how many divorces have you seen? What are the main reasons for divorce?(07:53) What kind of counselling do you do with the bride and groom before marriage? How long is a dating period and why is it important in arranged marriages?(12:24) Does casteism still matter during marriages?(13:23) Do intercommunity marriages not work according to you in your experience?(15:32) What works better, arranged or love marriages? What is the reason?(19:23) What if the boy belongs to an affluent family but falls in love with a girl with a relatively lower financial background?(20:32) How significant are dating apps for marriage? What about matrimonial websites?(24:05) Any particular age group in which marriages sustain? Do young marriages work in the long term? The problems of infertility and compromise. What is the age beyond which marriages wont last.(29:43) What is your fee structure? Is there any guarantee?(33:33) How prevalent is the dowry custom? What is your take on it? Do people ask for virginity?(37:11) What are the things you should be careful about before getting married.(40:15) How important is astrology during match making?(44:40) Contact information and closing thoughts.
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From age-old arranged marriages to modern-day apps, matchmaking in India has always been more than just finding a partner: it’s about family, culture, traditions, and now, algorithms. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of marriges: what works, how they have evolved, what has stayed the same, and the pressure points people still face. From parental involvement to professional matchmakers to digital swipes, we uncover the truths, myths, and challenges behind India’s unique approach to love and marriage.Listen, think, comment and SHARE.GUEST: PRIYA SHAH- India's No.1 MatchmakerReach Priya Shah: www.priyashahthematchmaker.comFOLLOW US:YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@BWWCINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/chhavihusseinwww.instagram.com/candidconfessionswithchhaviCHAPTERS:(00:00) What to expect from the episode(02:15) What is match making? How has it evolved over the years?(04:10) Is it the parents who go out searching for a match, or is it the bride and the groom? What is the importance of the whole family being on the same page? What difference does education make in making the perfect match?(05:36) Out of the 12000+ marriages that you have done, how many divorces have you seen? What are the main reasons for divorce?(07:53) What kind of counselling do you do with the bride and groom before marriage? How long is a dating period and why is it important in arranged marriages?(12:24) Does casteism still matter during marriages?(13:23) Do intercommunity marriages not work according to you in your experience?(15:32) What works better, arranged or love marriages? What is the reason?(19:23) What if the boy belongs to an affluent family but falls in love with a girl with a relatively lower financial background?(20:32) How significant are dating apps for marriage? What about matrimonial websites?(24:05) Any particular age group in which marriages sustain? Do young marriages work in the long term? The problems of infertility and compromise. What is the age beyond which marriages wont last.(29:43) What is your fee structure? Is there any guarantee?(33:33) How prevalent is the dowry custom? What is your take on it? Do people ask for virginity?(37:11) What are the things you should be careful about before getting married.(40:15) How important is astrology during match making?(44:40) Contact information and closing thoughts.
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