With the wedding season in full swing, there is definitely a sense of celebration in the air. From grand celebrations to intimate gatherings, family gatherings to weddings in exotic locales, these stories on Netflix capture the spirit of the season.
wedding season
Set in New Jersey, this feel-good film revolves around two Indian-Americans, Ravi (Suraj Sharma) and Asha (Pallavi Sharda), who come up with a pact that allows them to gossip about aunties at weddings. helps. They decide to have each other a ‘fake date’ during a series of wedding celebrations but things start to get complicated. The film follows dreams while balancing the orthodox views prevailing in our society and the expectations of the family. The light-hearted, humorous film with its nostalgic moments makes it a great watch.
indian matchmaking
This hit reality series produced by Smriti Mundra revolves around arranged marriage. Featuring acclaimed matchmaker, Sima Taparia, who became a household name after this series, the show is about how the age-old practice of matchmaking gets a new age touch. ‘Sima from Mumbai’ as she introduces herself, helps her single millennial clients in India and the US find compatible partners. The show is full of emotional scenes and a touch of humour, making it an interesting and enjoyable watch! Indian Matchmaking was also nominated in Emmys 2021.
big day
The six-episode docu-series, produced by Condé Nast India, showcases the grandeur of grand Indian weddings – from the preparations to the big day. It spotlights six elite real-life couples, some breaking stereotypes while others adopt sustainable measures, as they plan and execute their high-profile weddings in spectacular Indian locations. The series takes us behind the scenes of millennial weddings where couples tell us their love story, the notion of marriage and how they created the wedding of their dreams.
Masaba Masaba 2
Masaba Masaba Season 2 is a semi-fictional portrayal of the life of fashion designer Masaba Gupta and her mother, actress Neena Gupta, In Season 2, Masaba is all set to revamp her image by launching the ‘House of Shaadi’, a new wedding collection specially designed for brides and grooms. To launch it with a bang, she attends the wedding of high-profile clients Ayesha Mehrauli (Barkha Singh) and Fateh Sikandar (Armaan Khera). The stunning wedding collection – fresh pastel colors, foil-print looks, and heartwarming floral motifs will take your breath away.
fabulous lives of bollywood wives
Season 2 returns to give us a closer look at the personal lives of Neelam Kothari, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey and Seema Sajdeh. The highlight of the season is Chunky and Bhavna Pandey’s celebration as Bhavna Pandey wants to celebrate 25 years of their marriage all over again. The wedding ceremony in the eighth and final episode is filled with emotional speeches, with his friends cheering him on.