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In the late 1970s, Afghanistan stood at a critical crossroads, suspended between socialist aspirations and the imminent Soviet invasion. The political chaos of this period created a precarious environment for potential social shifts—especially for women.

As the country explored new ideas, the fleeting moment for women’s learning and self-determination quickly transformed into a contested space, where possibility wrestled against deeply rooted societal constraints and emerging conservative pressures.

For Suraya and Sima, the film explores the fragile interplay between personal dreams and external threats. Their connection, rooted in a shared vision of societal change, becomes increasingly complex as they confront the oppressive dynamics of external intervention and internal ideological conflicts.

Their story raises a profound question about social transformation: Can meaningful change emerge when overwhelmed by historical burdens and persistent struggle?

The Shifting Sands of Friendship and Ideology

Sima’s Song explores the disintegration of a friendship between Suraya,...

Guangzhou (Canton) born Chor Yuen studied Chemistry at the Sun Yat Sen University before getting into the Hong Kong film industry. He worked his way up and soon became a sought-after director. “Cold Blade” (1970) was his first wuxia film, and after joining Shaw Brother Studio in 1971, he directed “Duel for Gold” and then “Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan”. Chor’s adaptation of Gu Long‘s 17 novels from 1976 onwards into a series of swordplay wuxia films won him more recognitions, awards and international reputation.

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With “Bat Without Wings”, a film adapted from Huang Ying’s novel, Chor again brings us more wuxia mystery and detective thrills to the big screen but with a touch of horror. The film’s title refers to a notorious and highly skilled swordsman who rapes beautiful women and kills them. In order to stop him for good,...

Following the retaking of Afghanistan by the Taliban, in another tragic chapter in the country’s history, Roya Sadat and her husband and frequent collaborator Aziz Deildar, found themselves escaping the country, leaving almost everything behind, and eventually finding solace in the US. As such, it was quite a pleasure to learn that they managed to shoot another movie, with “Sima’s Song” premiering in Tokyo International Film Festival.

Sima’s Song is screening at Tokyo International Film Festival

The story is set in Afghanistan in 1978, during the transition to socialism, when the Russian influence in the country was quite intense, but also something else was starting to move within the government circles. Two girls, rich idealist and communist Suraya and poor Muslim Soraya manage to retain a loving friendship in the midst of the following invasion by the Soviet Union and the rise of an anti-Soviet armed group. While the former insists on women’s freedom,...

Iranian artist and filmmaker Shahab Fotouhi’s “Boomerang” has debuted an exclusive clip (below) following the film’s world premiere in Venice Days, an independent sidebar to the Venice Film Festival.

In his tender drama, set in Tehran, old relationships break – like Sima’s marriage to Behzad – and new ones begin. Sometimes, by complete chance.

As Sima starts looking for a new home for herself and her daughter Minoo, her soon-to-be ex meets up with his former flame. He’s also looking for a rare species of owl, living somewhere outside the city. But teenage Minoo is busy as well: she meets a boy.

“Minoo and Keyvan first make eye contact at a traffic light and quickly form a bond without exchanging a word. As they walk through the city and flirt, ‘Boomerang’ captures a sense of lightness and fluidity reminiscent of the French New Wave,” said the director.

“Behzad...

Indian Matchmaking season 4 has not been confirmed by Netflix, and there is no official news about its renewal. Sima Taparia, the show's matchmaker, continues her matchmaking business and interacts with fans, promoting her online service, UrbanMatch. Sima recently celebrated her 41st wedding anniversary, showcasing her long-lasting marriage as a role model for aspiring spouses.

Indian Matchmaking, part of Netflix's Matchmaking series, introduced viewers to Sima Taparia, and it's time to talk about whether season 4 of the show is happening. Sima, who's based mostly in Mumbai, is much like Jewish Matchmaking's Aleeza Ben Shalom - both relationship experts are the best of the best. Though the show has been criticized in the past for some of its matches, watching Sima work is enjoyable.

Through the years, Sima has created some successful matches, and continues to work with clients throughout India and across the globe.

With Sima's role on Indian Matchmaking revolving...

Renowned matchmaker Sima Taparia has joined hands with little Kian (played by Nihan Jain) from the show ‘Main Hoon Saath Tere’ to help him analyse whether Aryaman (Karan Vohra) meets all the criteria for Janvi (Ulka Gupta). The show revolves around a single mother, Janvi, who is navigating the challenges of parenthood on her own. Janvi resides with her son, Kian. A wealthy businessman, Aryaman, who has romantic feelings for Janvi, finds the fate of their love story dependent on little Kian’s judgment.

In order to guide Kian through this situation and steer him in the right direction, Sima utilises her parameters for arranged marriage pairings and her well-known one-liners to evaluate the profiles of Janvi and Aryaman and is surprised to discover the perfect compatibility between them.

Talking about this association, Sima said: “When Zee TV approached me with this unique concept for their upcoming show where a...

In Oprah Winfrey’s newest television special Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, the celebrated television host tells the crowd that when she got over the excitement of first appearing on the cover of TV Guide, she noticed a demeaning headline referencing her weight. “Bumpy, lumpy, and downright dumpy,” the magazine read. That sentiment would be echoed in the hateful and rude treatment, Winfrey said, that has followed her throughout her career.

“I took on the shame that the world gave to me,” Winfrey, 70, said in her newest special.

After Indian Matchmaking season 2 was released on Netflix, Nadia Jagessar's hypocrisy was noticed immediately. Deviating from the first season, the show included previous cast members and many new stars who have quickly become fan favorites. This decision wasn't a big hit with some viewers, as almost no successful matches were made between the first and second seasons. Despite the lack of marital success, Indian Matchmaking season 4 could still be in the works.

Aparna Shewakramani, Pradhyuman Maloo, and Nadia returned in Indian Matchmaking season 2. While Aparna moved to New York with her initial flame Jay Wadhwani, he was quickly friend-zoned. Pradhyuman was introduced to a new girlfriend, Ashima Chauhan, whom he proposed to and married on the show. Meanwhile, while there was a prospect of Nadia and Shekar Jayaraman's union at the end of season 1, Nadia dumped Shekar shortly into the season.

Nadia And Shekar Had Potential On Indian Matchmaking...

Renowned for her matchmaking expertise, Sima Taparia, who will make a special appearance on the reality-tv show ‘Temptation Island India’, said she will guide the couples, and will give them a reality check about their connections.

Sima will offer valuable tips to the new couples. Talking about joining the show, she shared:”I always suggest aiming for 60-70 percent of what you want in a partner. Sometimes, you may fall in love, but if they don’t match your checklist, temptations can come up.”

“You have two choices: compromise or find someone who ticks all your boxes. Today, my role is to guide them, make a checklist and give a reality check to these new couples about their connections,” she added.

Jhanvi Gaur, a tarot card reading expert, will also be joining the show this week, adding a mystical touch to the island’s journey.

‘Temptation Island India’ airs on JioCinema.

Renowned for her matchmaking expertise, Sima Taparia, who will make a special appearance on the reality-tv show ‘Temptation Island India’, said she will guide the couples, and will give them a reality check about their connections.

Sima will offer valuable tips to the new couples. Talking about joining the show, she shared:”I always suggest aiming for 60-70 percent of what you want in a partner. Sometimes, you may fall in love, but if they don’t match your checklist, temptations can come up.”

“You have two choices: compromise or find someone who ticks all your boxes. Today, my role is to guide them, make a checklist and give a reality check to these new couples about their connections,” she added.

Jhanvi Gaur, a tarot card reading expert, will also be joining the show this week, adding a mystical touch to the island’s journey.

‘Temptation Island India’ airs on JioCinema.

Pradhyuman rejected over 150 proposals before finding his ideal match, Rushali, on Indian Matchmaking. Despite initially appearing to be a promising couple, Pradhyuman and Rushali eventually split up due to different paths in life. Rushali remains single and may potentially appear in future seasons of Indian Matchmaking.

Star of Indian Matchmaking Pradhyuman Maloo rejected over 150 proposals before finally falling for a model, Rushali Rai. Iconic star matchmaker Sima Taparia called him the most demanding client ever and even suggested that he meet a life coach. But towards the end of the show, he found his companion. Are the pair still together today?

The Mumbai-based bachelor wanted a girl who could be attractive both physically and mentally and confessed he felt lonely at times. Pradhyuman wanted to be with someone with whom he could share his experiences, but he continually rejected women based on their data and pictures. Eventually, he went out...

Mumbai's top matchmaker, Sima Taparia, has gained global fame from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, but her services don't come cheap. Rupam Kaur, a participant from Indian Matchmaking, revealed that she doesn't know how much Taparia charges as her fees were covered by Netflix. While the exact amount remains a mystery, Taparia's fees have likely increased due to her newfound stardom after the show's success.

Mumbai’s top matchmaker Sima Taparia’s fame from Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking has made her a global phenomenon, but how much does it cost to hire her? The show remains popular as ever, as Indian Matchmaking season 4 is on the way. Clients worldwide from want Taparia to find them or their loved ones a match, but her services don't come cheap. While some say that Taparia charges a fee depending on the wedding budget, Rupam Kaur, a participant from Indian Matchmaking, reveals how much she paid for her services.

“A Hunt for Hedgehogs,” the new film by Hungarian director Mihály Schwechtje and “Rock Bottom,” the feature debut of Spaniard María Trénor mark two potential highlights of San Sebastian’s pix-in-post sidebar Wip Europa, that runs Sept 25-27.

In 2020, the San Sebastian Film Festival, the highest-profile film event in the Spanish-speaking world, launched two new pix-in-post showcases, Wip Latam and Wip Europa, replacing respectively Films in Progress and Glocal in Progress sidebars.

The five candidates productions that will vie for the Wip Europa Award are from Germany, Hungary, Spain and Turkey. Among them is “A Hunt for Hedgehogs,” the second feature from Schwechtje who debuted with “I Hope You’ll Die Next Time:-),” winner of best film in the youth strand at Tallinn Black Nights in 2018. He has also directed several episodes of the popular HBO Hungary series “In Treatment.”

“Rock Bottom,” an animated feature using a rotoscoped 2D style,...

Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking has enthralled audiences worldwide with the interesting Jewish singles on the show, and Aleeza Ben Shalom's easy and genial way of matchmaking. Viewers especially loved the advice that the matchmaker gave to the people she was helping.

Related: 10 Reality TV Shows That Have Aged Extremely Poorly

If the Jewish Matchmaking binge has left a void in its place, there are plenty of other reality shows on streaming channels that offer the same warmth, heart, and comedy that the former did. From dating programs to influencer lifestyle shows, there is plenty of underrated reality TV to sink your teeth into.

Indian Matchmaking

The original show that inspired Jewish Matchmaking, Netflix's Indian Matchmaking is worth watching to get a glimpse into the fantastical world of arranged marriage in India. Sima Taparia, a Mumbai-based matchmaker, takes audiences on a wild ride through India, the USA, and the UK,...

Jewish Matchmaking is the newest gem in the Netflix reality crown, but it was preceded by the very sparkly Indian Matchmaking, and it's time to talk about how the two shows compare. Both have their pros and cons, but only one of these similar series can come out on top. Sharing their good and bad points makes it quite simple to decide which show "wins." Of course, opinions are subjective, and since both series are fun to watch, viewers never lose.

Indian Matchmaking has been around since 2020, but Jewish Matchmaking season 1 recently released. While one series has more longevity, their premises are quite similar. Within that "matchmaker helps couples" framework, some key differences begin to emerge, if subtly, and they are important. It's not about preferring one culture to another, or anything like that. This comparison is about deciding which show offers the most of what reality TV viewers really want - entertainment value.

Indian Matchmaking star Sima Taparia may not have a good success rate for the fees that she charges, but it’s not like the clients that come to her are the best potential partners that anyone can get. A matchmaker from Mumbai, Sima has clients from across the U.S., the UK, and multiple cities in India. They feature in the popular Netflix reality TV show.

Indian Matchmaking on Netflix focuses on the arranged marriage process in a modern area of dating apps, and barely has any couples that stayed together after the show ended. Matchmaking is a tough process, and as Sima matches biodatas, the show continues to churn out season after season of entertainment. The series is a guilty pleasure, and it's hard to ignore it, despite its flaws.

Aashay Shah

Indian Matchmaking season 3 had a happy ending for Aashay and Viral Joshi. Viral was picky and demanding...

Indian Matchmaking star Sima Taparia and her questionable success rate makes Netflix viewers wonder if any of the couples on the show managed to stay together or get married. Sima, a matchmaker from Mumbai, became a household name thanks to the overnight success of season 1. Sima charges a hefty fee to help Asian singles find a match as per their religious and physical preferences, and received 5,000 calls in a day after the show aired. She jet sets around the world and has helped cast members meet like-minded people by putting in her best efforts, even when the stars aren't aligned.

Matchmaker Sima recently starred on Indian Matchmaking season 3. Filled with drama, tears, unrealistic demands, and meme-worthy one-liners, the new season shockingly featured love stories that received happy endings. The cast had their fair share of doubts and bouts of pickiness, from someone preferring a poet to another wanting a man with a top knot.

Indian Matchmaking season 3 couple Priya Ashra and Vimal Aka Vim Kansara were still together when the show ended, and it’s time to find out if they wed, after getting Sima Taparia's help. Priya, a 35-year-old divorcee, met with Sima because she was tired of looking for love on dating apps. The Londoner ended her first marriage within two years of tying the knot. Priya wanted to feel the butterflies in her tummy. She didn't think there'd be any harm in meeting a matchmaker. Priya's problem was a lack of communication with her ex-husband, and he wasn’t a trustworthy person, even if he was her first boyfriend of 11 years.

Indian Matchmaking season 2 was when Priya was first introduced to Netflix viewers. Priya discussed how someone walking into a room with a, “Dragon shirt” would be a definite no-no. She also didn’t like men with eyebrows better than hers.

Arti Lalwani from Indian Matchmaking season 3 has become one of the most popular stars on Instagram, thanks to her charming personality and her fairytale romance with Jamal. Sima Taparia from Mumbai met Arti in Miami to help her find a match. She didn’t agree with Arti’s love for Costco and wasn’t too thrilled when she rejected two of Aunty’s matches to go on a dating app where she swiped right on a Pakistani-origin Muslim trainer. Arti and Jamal had instant chemistry, and they even went on a Costco date together.

Jamal was everything Arti wanted in Indian Matchmaking; he was motivated in his career, tall, and muscular. While Arti’s parents would've wanted her to marry a Sindhi man, she was fearful of what would happen when she brought a Muslim partner home. But that didn’t keep Arti and Jamal apart. Four months after the meeting,...

Indian Matchmaking season 1 featured a cast member named Richa, who shared her highly scandalous views with Sima Taparia during a very brief appearance. In 2020, Sima Aunty from Mumbai was introduced to Netflix viewers as a top matchmaker for the rich and affluent in India, and across the United States. The "cringe-binge" show shed light on Sima's own rudimentary thoughts, when she asked educated, modern women to, “adjust” and “compromise” in order to find husbands. The show by Smriti Mundhra scratched the surface of how shallow the arranged marriage process can be, and Richa instantly became the talk of the town.

In Indian Matchmaking season 1, Sima flew to San Diego, California in episode 8. She spoke about matchmaking being a 24-hour job, as the cameras introduced her next client, middle child, Richa. The latter woman's older sister married an Indian man, whom she met on an Indian dating website. Sima was invited...

Indian Matchmaking season 3 introduced its most controversial cast member yet with Vikash Mishra, Sima Taparia's 40-year-old client from California. Sima from Mumbai returned to find matches for her clients based in India, the U.S., and for the first time, the UK. While returning couple Viral Joshi and Aashay Shah from Indian Matchmaking season 2 stayed together, Sima was unable to get anyone married in the third season. Vikash, who described himself as the “life of the party,” was a difficult client who turned out to be problematic.

During his Indian Matchmaking season 3 introduction, Vikash joked he wanted to find a Hindi-speaking doctor from the “same community” his parents are from. He wanted to focus equally on looks and personality but was aware he had been single for so long that men his age in his community are likely grandfathers. Vikash's pickiness was obvious from the way he rejected Sima's suggested matches.

Indian Matchmaking star Pradhyuman Maloo got married to his wife Ashima Chauhaan after an unsuccessful attempt at matchmaking with Sima Taparia. The 33-year-old jewelry designer and businessman from Mumbai was hard to please when it came to finding a match. Pradhyuman loves creative women, but none of the 150 girls Sima showed him fit his ideal person. It also led to rumors of him being gay, which Pradhyuman promptly denied; however, Sima Aunty believed Pradhyuman was superficial. She eventually helped set up a date between Pradhyuman and Indian Matchmaking season 3's Rushali Rai.

Overall, Pradhyuman thought Rushali was cute. They even went horseback riding into the sunset in the finale. Looks mattered to Pradhyuman, and Sima delivered. It looked like Pradhyuman would end up with Rushali since she's a model. However, Pradhyuman revealed after the show ended that the long distance between him and Rushali, along with her wanting to focus...

Pradhyuman Maloo hired Sima Taparia to find him a wife, and it's time to talk about what the Indian Matchmaking season 1 star has been doing since the show aired. The 30-year-old Mumbai resident Pradhyuman was set up with Rushali Rai, who was recently seen in season 3 of the Netflix show. Although the horse riding date went well, they did not end up together. In 2020, Pradhyuman, who then worked as a jewelry designer for a living, grabbed headlines for his peri peri foxnuts and his company, Nornament. He had infamously rejected 150 proposals before he got married to model and actress, Ashima Chauhaan.

Sima Aunty from Indian Matchmaking was unable to find Pradhyuman a match. However, he managed to do it himself, and returned to season 2 to showcase his grand wedding with Sima as a guest in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Pradhyuman and Ashima met at a party, where they playfully argued about who had better fashion sense.

Indian Matchmaking star Aparna Shewakramani has come a long way since being the villain of the Netflix shows. Aparna, a 37-year-old lawyer from Houston, was perhaps the most talked about cast member in 2020 after she hired Mumbai-based matchmaker Sima Taparia to find her a husband. Sima called Aparna fickle-minded and thought she was rude. After all, Aparna had a never-ending list of things she hated about people. Aparna met Srinivas Rao, Shekhar Jayaraman, and Jay Wadhwani through Sima Aunty in Indian Matchmaking season 1.

Aparna and Jay were together in Indian Matchmaking season 1, and he even introduced her to his friend. However, in Indian Matchmaking season 2, Aparna revealed she had decided to stay friends with Jay. He even helped her move to New York City and set up a new house. Jay eventually got engaged to Stephanie Robbins, with his and Aparna's friendship still going strong. Aparna then started exploring a...

Indian Matchmaking season 2 featured Shital Patel and Niraj Mehta, and it's time to discuss the current relationship status of these two cast members. They were still together when season 3 ended. The 38-year-old New Jersey-based Shital was looking for "The One," and that’s when Indian Matchmaking matchmaker Sima Taparia came to her rescue. Sima, who’s believed to charge a hefty fee, however, was unable to find a, “60 to 70 percent” match for Shital. Shital met Viral Kothari and Avinash Shingwan, but nothing happened beyond the dates, until Shital met Niraj on her own through her sister.

Indian Matchmaking star Shital called Niraj, “amazing.” He was a radiation oncologist and a Gujarati doctor, and it seemed like the couple were meant to be. After all, Shital wanted to meet someone, “organically” before Sima got involved. According to Shital, she was a, “high-value woman with high standards.” She wouldn't settle down with...

Indian Matchmaking season 3 star Aashay Shah clearly made a great impression on the Sima Taparia-helmed show, for many good reasons. One of the most talked about reality TV shows on Netflix returned in 2023, with a new cast and old favorites like Aashay and Viral Joshi. The 37-year-old New York City resident Aashay moved to the U.S. when he was 12 years old. Sima introduced Viral, a 32-year-old pharmaceutical developer from Durham, to Aashay, who is a Doctor of Optometry. Viral and Aashay's first rock climbing date was anything but rocky, and they ended up together.

When Indian Matchmaking star Viral saw Aashay, it was love at first sight. “Oh my God, he’s so cute, his hair is great,” Viral gushed about Aashay to the cameras after meeting him. Viral's parents also took an instant liking to Viral. They were blown away by the fact that he could read and write Gujarati.

Indian Matchmaking returned for season 3 in April, and there are facts to share about how the cast members are doing now. Indian Matchmaking shows matchmaker Sima Taparia helping clients from all over the world. In the age of dating apps, she assists them as they go a different route, navigating the arranged marriage process. While Sima may charge a hefty fee to help her single clients find the best matches, it doesn't necessarily mean that the show's stars end up together.

Sima may not have the best success rate on the Smriti Mundhra-created show, Indian Matchmaking, but she claims that she got thousands of phone calls per day after the series launched. Sima advises her clients, who are educated and modern, to compromise, while doling out her classic one-liners. She's a major reason for the series' success, and Sima's probably getting richer thanks to her high society clients. There's...

After rejecting 150 marriage proposals, Rushali Rai was the first girl that Pradhyuman Maloo decided to meet on Indian Matchmaking. Described as good-looking and smart by the Netflix show’s expert matchmaker Sima Taparia, Rushali declared her love for cats on her first appearance and instantly won over fans. Pradhyuman was thrilled with his match, and his curiosity about Rushali grew.

Pradhyuman had high expectations about who he would marry. The high-end jewelry designer didn’t become Taparia’s favorite client, but she tried to meet his standards. Eventually, after seeing a relationship coach and having multiple discussions with his sister, Pradhyuman seemed satisfied with Taparia’s judgment. During the last episodes of the Netflix series, Taparia showed him the “biodata” of Rushali, a friend’s daughter from Delhi. Pradhyuman that she was cute as Sima told him she was a model. On their first date, the two met at an Amateur Riders’ Club in Mumbai,...

Indian Matchmaking star Sima Taparia has opened up about considering a career change. The 56-year-old woman, a resident of Mumbai city in India, has been the heart and soul of the Netflix reality TV show since 2020. Sima became an overnight sensation thanks to the series, which introduced her as a well-known matchmaker for high-profile Gujarati and Marwari families in India and overseas. Sima’s fees were making fans curious, and so was her past. As it turns out, the Gulbarga-born Sima got married when she was 19, to Anup Taparia, and couldn’t do a job because of her orthodox new family.

Sima Aunty's matchmaking history dates back to 1993, when she used to be the Charter President of the Maheshwari caste womens' organization. Deepsakhi. Sima refers to herself as, “Professor Sima,” who knows how to find the best match for her clients. From a young age, Sima had a natural talent...

Indian Matchmaking season 3 star Arti Lalwani got engaged to Jamal, and Netflix viewers are interested in knowing if the couple's still together. The popular Netflix show doesn’t have a high success rate in terms of marriages. Plus, Sima Taparia's unique quotes and punchlines sometimes make one wonder if Indian Matchmaking is scripted or real. However, Sima is definitely a genuine matchmaker from Mumbai. She's become so immensely popular due to reality TV fame that she received 5000 calls a day after the series' 2020 premiere. The fees that Sima charges may have increased as her notoriety grew.

In season 3, one of Indian Matchmaking lead Sima's clients from the U.S. is 31-year-old Arti. Her father passed away in 2021, and he'd wanted her to marry an Indian, preferably a Sindhi man. Sima flew to Miami to meet with Arti. Done with dating men who aren’t serious about commitment, Arti sought help from Sima,...

Indian Matchmaking season 2 featured Viral Joshi and Aashay Shah, and it's time to discuss the current relationship status of the two reality alums, who were still dating each other six months later, in season 3. Viral, based in North Carolina, was the star of the Netflix show in 2022. The Ovo-lacto-semi-vegetarian pharmaceutical developer from Durham was fiercely independent. Viral, 30, wanted a partner who would be Gujarati, taller than her (she's 5 feet 8 inches), and self-made too. The "girl boss" met New York-based 37-year-old Aashay Shah, who was working as an optometrist, after rejecting two of Sima Aunty's proposed matches, Viral Kothari and Jaymin Mehta.

Viral's furniture store date with her namesake Viral on Indian Matchmaking didn’t deter her from finding an immediate connection with Aashay. She thought they had chemistry, and their first rock-climbing date in North Carolina was very successful. Things got a little rough when Viral visited Aashay in New York City.

India Matchmaking season 3 with Mumbai-based matchmaker Sima Taparia is back on Netflix, and here's a guide to finding the cast on Instagram. The show, which revisits the concept of arranged marriages in a modern era of dating apps, offered a binge-worthy treat to viewers during its first release in 2020. Three years later, there are new singles from India and abroad, including London, Miami, and California. The ever-so-popular Aparna Shewakramani, Naida Jagessar, Akshay Jakhate, and Prahyuman Maloo have been replaced by new faces that may or may not be meant to stay together according to their stars.

Indian Matchmaking star Sima Aunty now lives out of a suitcase as she flies from one country to another to meet her high-paying clients. While Sima looks different after getting a new makeover, her regressive thoughts are the same, even if her intentions come from a good heart. Sima adds the cringe factor to...

Benito Zambrano’s “Jumping the Fence” joins Roya Sadat’s “Sima’s Song,” and Pau Calpe’s “Werewolf” in the lineup of Spanish Screenings Goes to Cannes, a selection of five pix in post which underscores the ever broadening compass – in genre, setting, protagonists, production bases and models – of film production in Spain.

“Sima’s Song,” for example, is set in 1979 Kabul, “Jumping the Fence” on the Morocco-Spain border in Africa.

Many titles, though still in post production, come laden with prizes as projects, prestige deals or rich talent. “Sima’s Song,” from Afghan director Roya Sadat, whose “A Letter to the President” was shortlisted for an Oscar, won the Taicca Award at Busan’s Asian Project Market and the Ifi-Pas Award at Mumbai’s Film Bazaar. Its producer, Alba Sotorra, was nominated for an International Emmy as a director for “The Return: Life After Isis.”

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Matchmaker Sima is back to help singles find their soulmates.

Netflix released the trailer for season 3 of “Indian Matchmaking” on Thursday, which shows the matchmaking industry is busy as ever.

“If I were to describe myself, I would say: desperate, please help,” jokes one would-be suitor in the clip.

The popular series sees renowned matchmaker Sima help Indian singles around the world find potential matches for marital bliss.

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Indian Matchmaking. (L to R) Viral and Sima Aunty in Indian Matchmaking. – Photo: Netflix © 2023 Indian Matchmaking. Priya in Indian Matchmaking. – Photo: Netflix © 2023 Indian Matchmaking. Sima Aunty in Indian Matchmaking. – Photo: Netflix © 2023

The official synopsis reads:

“Sima from Mumbai is back and busier than ever! This season, Mumbai’s premiere matchmaker will help single millennials around the globe find their perfect match. From London to New Delhi, Miami to New York,...

Netflix’s controversial reality TV show Indian Matchmaking season 2 is now available to stream, and here’s where to find the cast members, both old and new, on Instagram. The 2022 edition of Indian Matchmaking consists of a combination of faces from Sima Taparia’s roster who are looking for a match made in heaven. These singles, some tired of dating apps, some wanting to find a soulmate, and some racing against their biological clocks, count on Mumbai matchmaker Sima as they browse through eligible partners in eight one-hour episodes.

With their internet fame growing overnight, singles from Indian Matchmaking season 1 have become celebrities in their own right. However, the newbies who believe in Sima’s “magic wand” are getting a taste of the same. The binge-able cringe-ness that Indian Matchmaking provides so generously has gone nowhere. Sima is still asking her clients to compromise while also making fun of the...

Afghan filmmaker Roya Sadat (who saw her debut film A Letter To The President preem in Locarno) appears to be moments away from embarking on the production of her sophomore feature. Screen Daily reports Sima’s Song (formerly known as The Forgotten History) is moving swimmingly landing some players and a backdrop that might surprise some as a stand-in for Kabul. Sadat will be filming the dramatic thriller in Greece, with Mozhdah Jamalzadah, Leen Alam and Niloufar Koukhani. The role of Sima does not appear to be cast yet. Sounds like a counter-point argument will be made by Sadat. The project was supported by the Eurimages fund back in March ’22.…...

Smriti Mundhra cannot be pigeonholed into one oeuvre. The creator of Netflix’s popular “Indian Matchmaking,” which released its second season recently, directed two episodes of Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” for the same streamer, and a segment of Brie Larson’s upcoming Disney+ docuseries “Growing Up.” Her “Shelter” doc short on homelessness is nominated for a news and documentary Emmy, as part of HBO Max series “Through Our Eyes.”

Mundhra, whose father, Jagmohan, was also a filmmaker and ran the Culver City theater Meralta, took that name for her production company. “What I love about making films and this work is that it puts a human face on these kinds of big problems.”

Mundhra says viewers are drawn to “Indian Matchmaking” because it engages with topics that we don’t talk about a lot. “Some of it is cringey,” she says. “Some of the things we do...

Good news, "Indian Matchmaking" fans: the show is coming back for another season! The Netflix dating series, which premiered in July 2020, dives into the intersection of arranged marriages and matchmaking in Indian American culture. Bombay's highly esteemed matchmaker Sima Taparia isn't only the show's host but also weaves her millennial singles through a detailed search in the hopes of finding their perfect match.

"This is an ongoing cycle of life for our community and for Sima, specifically. She's going to continue doing this work, on camera and off. The story continues," series creator Smriti Mundhra previously told OprahMag.com. Season one of "Indian Matchmaking" concluded with some loose threads, with Mundhra hinting that the ending was an intentional nod asking Netflix for another season. On Aug. 9, 2021, Mundhra finally got her answer, as not only did Netflix announce its largest casting call yet, but it also revealed that "Indian Matchmaking" had...