WEDDING HUSTLE: Want to hire 'Indian Matchmaking' star Sima Taparia's services? Here's how much she charges
If you watched 'Indian Matchmaking' Season 1, then you may have noticed the show's protagonist- matchmaker Sima Taparia in action. The globe-trotting matchmaker from Mumbai travels to corners of the world to not only meet her clients and understand their requirements but also find them their perfect match.
While it's a whole another story that none of the matches that Sima Aunty fixed on the Netflix show withstood the test of time, it still failed to make a dent in the demand for her matchmaking services and skills. After watching the Netflix show, several Indian parents and even kids began turning to Sima Aunty for help with finding their life-partner. With season 2 just round the corner, rest assured that there's going to be an even higher demand for Sima Aunty's matchmaking/ roasting skills. If you too are keen to test the Indian wedding waters and want Sima Aunty to help you find your "better half", then be ready to shell out a pretty penny for Sima Aunty's charges can be best described as anything but cheap, ranging between a whopping 100,000 to 500,000 Indian rupees or $1,330 to $8,000! Read on to know more about Sima Aunty's matchmaking credentials and what's included in her services.
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How much does Sima Taparia charge for her matchmaking services?
As mentioned above Sima Taparia's services are on the pricier side ranging between $1,330 to $8,000. You can avail her services through her website here. If you're wondering about the hefty price tag for the matchmaking service, then her website details out everything that's part of the package, which begins with collection of information and documents relevant to you, and registering you as the member of the matchmaking service. Then based on your lifestyle and preferences, Sima and her team will shortlist the matches. Then horoscopes are matched before approaching the families for approval of the proposals. Once both the families approve of a match, then a meeting is arranged, and a representative from Sima Taparia's matchmaking service accompanies the meeting to ensure smooth co-ordination, and finally the feedback is shared with both the families post meeting.
In an interview with Condé Nast Traveller India, Sima explained how she works and the logic behind her pricing. She shared, "I go and meet the boy and the family, see what their home is like, where they work, where they have been to school. This helps me assess their lifestyles so I can recommend a match that is on an even keel. This is where Tinder, Bumble and Shaadi.com can't compete. 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." "I only work with high-profile clients. In India when I meet clients they usually have a working wedding budget in mind. So based on that golden number, I quote my price that I charge as a lump sum."," she added.
'Indian Matchmaking' Season 2 will be available for streaming on Netflix, following its premiere on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.