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Nushrratt Bharuccha Discusses Arranged Marriage Meetings and Acting Choices

Nushrratt Bharuccha Discusses Arranged Marriage Meetings and Acting Choices
Nushrratt Bharuccha has been to ‘lots’ of arranged marriage meetings: ‘At least get me good food’ · indianexpress.com

Nushrratt Bharuccha’s family would like her to get married.

She said she has gone to many arranged-marriage meetings.

Sometimes, she had not even seen the man’s photo beforehand.

She joked that the food should at least be good if the meeting does not lead to marriage.

Nushrratt said she will continue acting after marriage.

She wants to choose a partner who respects her work and choices.

She believes relationships need love, effort, and adjustment.

Psychologist Divya Ratan said families should talk openly and avoid pressuring someone into the wrong relationship.

Key facts

Actor
Nushrratt Bharuccha
Arranged meetings
She said she has attended lots of arranged-marriage meetings, sometimes without seeing the prospective groom’s photo.
Food preference
She prefers meetings at restaurants serving cuisine she likes.
Acting career
Bharuccha said she will not quit acting or films after marriage.
Marriage requirements
She wants love, respect for her choices, and willingness to invest in the relationship.
Family pressure
Her father and grandmother have encouraged her to get married.
Psychologist’s advice
Divya Ratan recommended two-way communication with family and said repeated rejection can affect self-esteem.

Quotes

Nushrratt Bharuccha

Indian actor discussing her arranged-marriage meetings

“Many people have told me that after marriage, you will have to quit acting and films. I smile and say that is not going to happen.”
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“We sit, we have a good meal. My condition is…take me to a cuisine I like. If I don’t like the groom, at least get me good food.”
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Divya Ratan

Clinical psychologist commenting on repeated marriage-meeting pressure

“It can be distressing, and it can cause some self-esteem issues. Added to it, the family pressure to get married can be disheartening.”
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