Indian Matchmaking: International Success or a Massive Blow to Desi Culture?

Episode 4 February 05, 2021 00:24:03
Indian Matchmaking: International Success or a Massive Blow to Desi Culture?
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Indian Matchmaking: International Success or a Massive Blow to Desi Culture?

Feb 05 2021 | 00:24:03

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Show Notes

**SPOILER ALERT: We do discuss scenes of Indian Matchmaking in this podcast, so if you are planning to watch the show, please go ahead and skip this podcast!**

Indian Matchmaking (IMM) was a HUGE "must-watch" for almost every desi person's quarantine. But, was this show a net positive or negative when it came to representing desi culture? We unpack the entire season, give our thoughts, and talk about where the show may go from here. 

Time Stamps: 

01:00 - Our Initial Thoughts of the Show (feat. Pradhyuman's closet)

04:25 - Classism, Sexism, Shade-ism within the Show

06:50 - Does Sima Aunty Treat Men and Women Differently? 

10:24 - Acknowledging Our Privileges and Biases 

14:03 - Public Perceptions of IMM Internationally (India vs. US)

19:06 - What Should the Show Change Moving Forward? 

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