Indian Matchmaking

Matchmaker Sima Taparia guides clients in the U.S. and India in the arranged marriage process, offering an inside look at the custom in a modern era.

Genre: Documentary, Family, News

Cast:Sima Taparia , Viral Joshi , Pradhyuman Maloo , Aparna Shewakramani , Vyasar M. Ganesan , Akshay Jakhete , Nadia Jagessar , Ankita Bansal , Arti Lalwani , Manisha Dass , Rashi Gupta , Niraj Mehta , Shital Patel , Jesse Jaspal , Shekar Jayaraman , Rupam Kaur , Vinay Chadha , Kshitij Mittra

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Slim, Trim and Educated

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Meet the matchmaker, Sima Taparia, from Mumbai. She travels to where the clients live and often meets with the parents and the person looking for a match. This episode shows some of the requirements the clients are looking for and the variety of backgrounds that Sima deals with.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Just Find Me Someone!

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Sima returns to Mumbai to meet with a new family. This episode shows the outcome of a first meeting and preparations for meeting another match. We see the variety of personalities from quiet to outgoing and a negative personality, as well as a very positive client.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ I'm Trying My Best!

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Heartbreak and disappointment temporarily replace Nadia's positive attitude. Apurna finds someone she can talk to, but he asks Sima for an introduction to a more open woman. Pradhyuman has another discussion with his sister and Sima sends him to a life coach

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ I Want to See You Again

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Nadia & Shekar meet in Chicago and enjoy their time together. Pradhyuman finds himself opening up to and learning from the life coach. Vyasar meets Sima and we learn about his background. Apurna now has something to look forward to.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Take the Elephant out of the Room

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Akshay's family is very involved in finding the right wife for him, but he doesn't speak up for himself. Vyasar and Manisha don't appear to be a match according to their horoscopes, but? Jay meets some of Apurna's friends and it's easy to see that she's become more open.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ It's High Time

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Vyasar & Rashi seem well matched, but the episode ends with Vyasar confessing his big secret that he must share! Akshay is still difficult to match, but Preeti, his mom, has given him a deadline. The very pleasant, but highly independent Ankita is a challenge to match, but she does seek advice from others. Sima asks for help from Geeta, another matchmaker.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Marriages Are Breaking like Biscuits

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Searches for love continue, even though modern times make marriages as fragile as biscuits.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Adjustment and Compromise

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Akshay says yes, and as his wedding nears, happy couples acknowledge that marriage requires adjustment and compromise.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ I've Dated Lots of Chicks

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Sima meets Akshay, a bachelor whose small-town location has hindered his search for love. Meanwhile, some of her past clients return with new hopes.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Be a Boss, Marry a Boss, Build an Empire

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Sima urges Akshay to change his thinking, and worries about Nadia and Vishal's differences. New client Viral shares her criteria for an ideal mate.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Ovo-lacto-semi-vegetarian

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Viral and Apama each go on first dates. Concerned that his past might hamper his future, Akshay takes action. Nadia faces a surprise in California.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ I Love You Like a Friend

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

An old client returns-and he's not alone. Sima meets soft-spoken cardiologist Arshneel. Viral seeks a physical attraction. Aparna reflects on Daman.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ The Looks of Clint Eastwood

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

A date leaves Arshneel apprehensive. Aparna reaches a conclusion about her needs. Sima and new client Shital debate compromise versus settling.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Very Chulbuli

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Despite a rocky date, Viral may be smitten. Arshneel and Rinkle get off to a promising start. A charming but chatty prospect gives Shital pause.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ All the Bases Covered

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

After a few flat dates, Shital worries about self-sabotage. Chemistry also proves elusive for Vinesh, Sima's new client, as he meets a potential match.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ I Feel Like He's the One

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Opening up to Aashay, Viral notices her softer side emerging. Still struggling to find a connection, Vinesh finally considers changing his own mindset.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Husband-in-Waiting

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

In London, newcomer Priya Ashra hopes for a new start and mathematics teacher Bobby Seagull wants out of the friend zone; in New Delhi, a client from Season 1 returns; Viral Joshi and Aashay Shah ponder the next steps of their relationship.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Take the Bobby

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Sima meets with founders of South Asian dating apps; Bobby and Priya take a salsa class; Rushali worries a spouse will separate her from her parents.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ An ABCD

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Viral meets Aashay's parents. Rushali enjoys a first date - until it hits a snag. In California, Sima urges ER doctor Vikash to rethink his criteria.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ A Top Knot Appreciator

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Vikash struggles to let go of his checklist, a new prospect has Priya cautiously optimistic and a life coach helps Rushali open up.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Is Costco a Hobby?

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

As Priya considers rejecting an effusive suitor, Sima pushes back, Arti seeks a match with ambition and an edge and a familiar face returns with a new glow.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Wills and Whims and Fancies

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

The future looks bright for Shital and Priya. Arti begins to question Sima's outlook. Vikash and a date hit it off - but they have one big difference.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Daddy's Little Tall Girl

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Finding a match for marketing professional Pavneet may be a tall order. Through a dating app, Arti finds the spark she's seeking - but Sima is skeptical.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Marry Me

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Pavneet seeks clarity when a suitor is slow to follow up, Arti is in for a surprise and Sima remains in demand as ever.