Netflix's Indian Matchmaking has been receiving mixed reviews from viewers as well as critics. Some have love found it entertaining and amusing, others are bashing it for portraying the regressive practices that take place in an arranged marriage. One of the cast members, Aparna Shewakramani, has been labeled as the villain of the series by some. But, we think otherwise.
Throughout her screen time, Aparna has said some things that make her look like an Antagonist. She's unmarried at 34, which makes people think that she must be a difficult person to be with. She doesn't appreciate a sense of humor and declines to meet someone who is not as career-driven as her. Even if she agrees to go out on a date with someone, she doesn't act in a people-pleasing manner. She goes on a couple of dates and rejects the men who she couldn't connect with. Instantly, she is being called "stubborn" and picky, who will remain single for the rest of her life.
She is a successful independent woman who loves to travel and have new experiences. She is different from what we have earlier seen on the screen. Aparna breaks the stereotype of an Indian girl who is always supposed to be shy, coy, and reserved. She is vocal about her preferences in a partner and not ready to compromise even though society thinks it's high time for her to get settled. She has been asked to "compromise" and "adjust" consistently throughout the series. And when she refuses to listen, she's termed as "negative?" Her mother's marriage was an arranged one, which resulted in tragic divorce. So, she is making sure she finds the right partner and then gets hitched. Isn't it what everybody should do?
She does not have an immediately likable personality, but that's the kind of strong, unapologetic character who needs to be seen on the TV. She is not gentle and obedient, like another cast member Akshay. She has been asked to "compromise" and "adjust" consistently throughout the series. But, she makes an excellent argument that we don't get to choose our family or parents, but we do have a chance to pick a partner for ourselves. So why not utilize that chance? She explains, "I don't expect my partner to change for me. And when I say I don't want to change I mean I don't want to change my political leanings and I change the way I view family and I don't want to change the things that are so inherent in who I am at this age," Aparna said. "I want them to respect and love me for that."
She is a new age woman who doesn't want to please Sima "Aunty" and wants her to work as a professional and find her a perfect match. Is that too much to ask for?
All episodes of Indian Matchmaking are now available to stream on Netflix.
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