{"id":528932,"date":"2023-08-09T22:51:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-indian-matchmaking-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-09T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T20:04:56","slug":"shows-like-indian-matchmaking-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-indian-matchmaking-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Indian Matchmaking (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3888 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sima Taparia, Pradhyuman Maloo, Aparna Shewakramani, Vyasar M. Ganesan
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1 season, 9 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Indian Matchmaking (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Love on the Spectrum (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6403 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A documentary series following young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love, dating and relationships.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Brooke Satchwell, Michael Theo, Mark Radburn, Ronan Soussa
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2 seasons, 11 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dating Around (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1249 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In a series of flirtations and fails, six real-life singles navigate five blind dates. Their mission: Find one perfect match worthy of a second date.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jarry Lee, Jonathan A. Hanna, Luke Hawksworth, Antonio Troina
Creators:<\/strong> Chris Culvenor
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Big Day (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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4.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 359 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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For six engaged couples, happily ever after begins on a spectacular note in this eye-popping look at India\u2019s multibillion-dollar wedding industry.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Divya Singh, Daniel Bauer, Kunwar Sood, Prerna Gupta
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2 seasons, 6 episodes, 40.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Love Is Blind (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 9374 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Singles who want to be loved for who they are, rather than what they look like, have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Heather Ashley Chase, Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey, Giannina Milady Gibelli
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2 seasons, 18 episodes, 48.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Masaba Masaba (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2223 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Real life mom-daughter duo Neena and Masaba Gupta play versions of themselves in this playful, fictional peek into their lives in fashion and film.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Masaba Gupta, Neena Gupta, Neil Bhoopalam, Rytasha Rathore
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1 season, 7 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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O Crush Perfeito (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 140 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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People from different genders and sexual orientations leave dating apps in order to seek a new love in S\u00e3o Paulo, face to face.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Dieter Truppel
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bad Boy Billionaires: India (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3259 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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This investigative docuseries explores the greed, fraud and corruption that built up – and ultimately brought down – India’s most infamous tycoons.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Biography, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Aayush Ailawadi
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1 season, 3 episodes, 59.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Selling Sunset (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6901 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The elite real estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group sell the luxe life to affluent buyers in LA. The drama ramps up when a new agent joins the team.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mary Fitzgerald, Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Heather Rae Young
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4 seasons, 35 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Say I Do (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 559 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In this reality show, couples overcome obstacles to celebrate their love in surprise dream weddings designed by three experts in less than a week.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jeremiah Brent, Thai Nguyen, Gabriele Bertaccini, Jerod Muddiman
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Million Dollar Beach House (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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4.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 859 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A bird\u2019s eye view into the day-to-day life of the Hampton\u2019s youngest and most exclusive group of real estate agents, documenting their private lives and posh coastline listings.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Peggy Zabakolas, Joel Roberts, Neil St. Clair
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bling Empire (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3533 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Follow LA’s wildly wealthy Asian and Asian American fun seekers as they go all out with fabulous parties, glamour and drama in this reality series.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Andrew Gray, Kane Lim, Kim Lee, Kevin Kreider
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1 season, 9 episodes, 38.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Indian Matchmaking, a reality TV series that premiered on Netflix in 2020, quickly became a topic of global conversation. The show follows Mumbai-based matchmaker Sima Taparia as she navigates the complex world of arranged marriages in India and the Indian diaspora. With a mix of tradition and modernity, the show offers viewers a glimpse into the matchmaking process, complete with all its intricacies, expectations, and, occasionally, heartbreaks. <\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, Indian Matchmaking presents the process of arranged marriages through the lens of various singles and their families, seeking the perfect match. Sima Taparia, or Sima Aunty as she’s affectionately known, takes the helm, guiding her clients through the matchmaking process. This involves understanding their preferences, analyzing horoscopes, and even visiting families to get a sense of the lifestyle and values of her clients.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

The show introduces viewers to a diverse cast, each with their unique backgrounds, personalities, and expectations from a life partner. From the Houston-based lawyer Aparna, known for her strong opinions and high standards, to the affable and eager-to-please Akshay in Mumbai, the characters are as varied as they are compelling. There’s Nadia, a Guyanese-American event planner searching for love after a series of disappointments, and Pradhyuman, a Mumbai-based jeweler whose discerning taste and reluctance to settle have left him single.<\/p>\n

Each client’s journey offers insight into the complexities of matchmaking, where compatibility goes beyond personal preferences to include family expectations, cultural norms, and even astrological predictions. <\/p>\n

The Process<\/h2>\n

Sima Taparia’s approach to matchmaking is both traditional and pragmatic. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility in clients, often reminding them that “marriage is a compromise.” The show highlights several key aspects of the matchmaking process, including:<\/p>\n