Made in Heaven : A fact or a forced-stereotype?

 

If you have connected your dots of this title with Prime’s web series, then you are the right audience for this blog. Also, this is not a sponsored post. It’s just an open letter to all the makers-creators-actors-helpers-technicians of this great digital panorama, who unleashed all the layers of patriarchal pigeonhole.

If you have not seen it till now, then don’t worry, I will not give the spoilers. But, trust me, please go watch the series and then come again here to read the entire drama happening afterwards.

Yes, let’s start talking about the concept of Made in Heaven first. As per my opinion, I believe in “Karma”. Whether it is associated with good deeds or the punishing atmosphere, everything is interconnected with our destiny. And it's not necessary that if you are doing good with a person/community, you will get the same response from them only. This vibe is revolving across the universe and you will get your contribution in one or another form by anyone, literally even by a small insect as well. So, when people talk about “Made in Heaven” couples, they force this concept of karma into the matchmaking world too. Honestly, I consider this whole process as a game of mental strength and its evaluation. Every individual has their own set of expectations from their partners, and my friend, this “set-of-expections” only will lead to the dock of judgment. Choosing the right collaborator of ideologies and not following the trend of societal norms will definitely be a prize worthy deal to grab the “Made in heaven” tag.

Now talking about the web series, the entire team has put so many sensitive matters in front of us. Through season 1, the story build up and confrontation of the Indian marriage race is shown very bravely. The taboo of virginity and celebrity-crush, old-age love and its complications, painful existence of dowry above the love, brain-drain of NRI settled life, negotiation between superstitions and logic, justice against royal dominance, small scale dream of marrying lavishly, and a political coalition - everything is smoothly channelized with a common topic of marriage. The narration is a treat to watch, as every region is covered in the hallmark of Indian traditions. You won’t get bored of even a single story, not only because of the renowned casting involved, but also for the splendiferous native simplicity. 

Through season 2, many new characters were introduced to the team of organizers, who have their own stories revolving around. I personally like this fact of equal showcasing here. There’s no heroic story associated with a single team member, everyone has their own fairytales and family issues. The impermissible acceptance of dark bride, not-so-famous celebrities’ domestic violence truths, second marriages and their impact on kids, forbidden dreamy love stories of the college era, women empowerment through filmy lives, Dalit’s social system and the continuity of its backwardness, the culture of marrying again without divorce, new era love beyond gender barriers, and the bonus of surpassing age-difference in taking precious decisions of life - all of these describe the best about the biggest democracy of the world. 

Screening these delicate issues with utmost grace and impactful mark makes this program a MUST WATCH for everyone. 

Let me know, what’s your take on marriages or "Made in Heaven"? 

This post is a part of Blogchatter Half Marathon 2023