Indian Matchbreaker: Sima Taparia slammed for sloppy services and ignoring client's wishlist in 'Indian Matchmaking' Season 3
MUMBAI, INDIA: Netflix has long been known for its bold and controversial programming choices. From shows like '13 Reasons Why' to 'Tiger King,' the streaming giant has made a name for itself by not shying away from the uncomfortable or the taboo. So it should come as no surprise that their latest offering, 'Indian Matchmaking', is no exception. When the show first premiered, it was a hot topic of conversation. People were fascinated by the world of arranged marriages and the role of the matchmaker.
Sima Aunty, the show's main matchmaker, quickly became a breakout star, with viewers tuning in to see her in action. However, as the show enters its third season, it seems that the initial shock factor has worn off. Viewers are no longer as fascinated by the world of 'Indian Matchmaking' as they once were. And yet, Sima Aunty remains the same. Whether she's in a luxurious New York City living room or the modest Mumbai flat of a Gujarati business tycoon, she is still laser-focused on her goal of finding the perfect match for her clients. Unfortunately, Sima Aunty's single-mindedness often leads to disappointment for her clients. Despite being aware of the cultural and class dynamics at play, she seems unable to navigate them successfully. Her methods and attitudes are often at odds with the desires of her clients, leaving them feeling frustrated and disillusioned.
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The latest season of 'Indian Matchmaking' brings the matchmaking guru Sima Aunty to the United Kingdom, yet another hub for the discontented members of the diaspora. Despite the change of scenery, Sima Aunty seems to be sticking to her old ways, leaving many of her clients disappointed. One such client is 35-year-old divorcee Priya, who is looking for happiness after a disappointing love marriage. Sima Aunty's advice to her is to be flexible and compromise, the buzzwords that have made her the internet's favorite meme.
While these are certainly important qualities in any relationship, Sima Aunty's advice often falls short of what her clients are looking for. For instance, when trying to match Vikash with a partner who wants kids, Sima Aunty suggested that his match might change her mind after meeting him. This kind of advice seems naive at best and insensitive at worst, ignoring the very real issues and desires of those seeking a lifelong partner.
Similarly, when working with Rushali, Sima Aunty insisted that she move out of her house after marriage, despite it being her personal choice. Sima Aunty's insistence on compromise, in this case, seems more like an attempt to fit Rushali into a mold rather than to truly understand and work with her unique preferences and desires. The show also portrays many singles in Season 3 as being 'picky' due to having certain criteria for their ideal soulmate. However, it is unclear whether 'Indian Matchmaking' is truly doing its job for the contestants, as many seem to leave the process empty-handed.
This lack of success and innovation in the latest season raises questions about the show's viability moving forward. While the first two seasons may have been binge-worthy, the latest installment seems to be missing the mark. Perhaps it is time for Sima Aunty to switch things up and adapt to the changing needs and desires of her clients. Only then can 'Indian Matchmaking' truly be a success for all involved.
'In 3rd season Sima became unbearable'
The internet has been abuzz with criticism of Sima Aunty's matchmaking tactics, with fans slamming her for having zero self-awareness and not being professional enough to adhere to her client's requirements. Many viewers have expressed disappointment at Sima Aunty's inability to understand the diverse needs and preferences of her clients, especially those who belong to different cultures and backgrounds. One Reddit user said, "One of her client's only physical criteria this season was "has hair," and the first guy Sima shows her is bald. I'm sure her pool of available options is small, given that she doesn't work much internationally and has to find clients who are willing to be filmed, but it really seems like she doesn't want to even try and gets grumpy when clients expect the bare minimum of effort from her," while another said, "“You’ll never have 100%, if you find 60%, you should proceed” lol."
Another added, "She introduces herself as the best matchmaker in Mumbai, but doesn’t put much effort to analyse and understand needs of people who grew up abroad in a diffident cultural environment. What suits for a conservative girl/guy in Delhi, doesn’t necessarily suit for a person who lived all their lives in a multicultural British society for example. Of course, I’m not even Indian so I might be wrong as I don’t understand all the nuances, but still her work style seems to be very archaic and weird." Comments like, "Exactly, we’re already into season 3 and Sima Aunty has a pretty poor success rate," and "Sima is a misogynist whose stupidity is only rivaled by her arrogance. I'm a face reader. I can tell you she is stubborn, arrogant, proud, racist, sexist & dismissive of any woman who challenges her," were also seen on Reddit.
One comment really stood out. They said, "I stopped watching her last season. I was discussing the show with a friend and she said she is worse than they show her on Netflix. A family member was given men to choose from outside of what she and her family hired her for. Nightmare. They fired her and they took it out of the show!! Wow."
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