Taparia considers herself a natural-born matchmaker. “I am an extrovert and so I am very social and I love meeting new people, talking to them, and finding out little details that I lock away in my brain,” says the 57-year-old. It doesnt matter if she is on holiday, the matchmaking machine is always on.

Who is the real Sima Taparia?

Sima Taparia is a marriage consultant living in Mumbai who helps singles from India and America to meet their perfect match. Originally hailing from Karnatakas Gulbarga, Sima too had an arranged marriage to Mumbai-based industrialist Anup Taparia at the age of only 19 and is married to him 35 years now.

How much does Sima taparia charge for her services?

Keeping in mind the average price of matchmaking services in India, her services cost somewhere between Rs 1.5 Lakh to Rs 4 Lakhs – a commission that is received from both sides of the Rishta. “I only work with high-profile clients,” she said in an interview.

Is Indian matchmaking based on a true story?

Featuring Sima Taparia, a real-life matchmaker from Mumbai, the show trails her as she finds matches for Indian families across the world. While the show ended with some couples finding their happily ever after, they arent together anymore in real life.