Indian Matchmaking’s Sima details 0% Success Rate

Sima Taparia, star of Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, is tasked with finding life partners for her clients.

But after three seasons, there has not been a successful match.

Speaking about her zero per cent success rate, Sima said:

“People will always find things to criticise. And they have a right to also.

“Netflix just showed the process of Indian Matchmaking. That’s what they wanted to do.

“In 5 months do you think it’s possible that everyone will get married? No. It would be a miracle. The show only shows the process.

“You have to understand, this is a reality show. If it wasn’t a reality show, I could have matched all 8 couples.

“But it is a complete reality show, so it’s very difficult to actually match anyone.

“We are just showing the process to the world nothing else.”

On whether films play a role in what people want in a relationship, Sima said:

“Yes, the youth dreams a lot. They want everything in one person.

“But as a matchmaker, I just tell them that they won’t get everything. They need to be realistic. The real world doesn’t work like that.

“You won’t get 100%. If you get 60-70% you should be happy. Two people have to make that 100% together. And it is possible that if you see a movie you think, ‘I must get this kind of partner’.

“It does happen. That’s why we are here to guide them.”

On the show, the female cast members come across as accomplished while the men appear more confused.

Whether Sima agrees, she said:

“I think each person is different. It doesn’t matter if they’re man or woman. Each of them is different.

“My job is just to help them. If they’re confused I guide them. But I don’t feel that. I think both men and women are impressive. I treat them all like my sons and daughters.

“But there’s always some criticism and I welcome critics. The show becomes popular with both responses, negative and positive.

“That is the beauty of this show. And everyone has their own right to an opinion.”

Recalling one unique case, Sima revealed: “That was a unique case.

“They wanted a specific height, skin colour, and hair length for their daughter-in-law.

“It was a challenge but they got their demand. That happens sometimes.”

She added that Indian Matchmaking has changed her life.

“My life has completely changed because of this show.

“I’ve done The Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives, I’ve done Bigg Boss, I’ve done a lot of brand endorsements.

“I’m doing all of this and if more opportunities come after the show, I’ll happily do it.