Pune man uses Microsoft Excel to keep track of arranged marriage matches
India Today
A Pune resident has gone viral after sharing his unique approach to arranged marriage matchmaking: an Excel spreadsheet.
Arranged marriages come with biodatas, phone calls, and endless follow-ups. A man from Pune decided they also needed a spreadsheet.
In a now-popular Instagram video, Vikas shared that he created a detailed spreadsheet to track the arranged marriage matches suggested by his parents. What started as a practical solution to constant follow-ups quickly turned into internet gold.
The Excel sheet lists the first names of prospective matches along with columns dedicated to conversations, feedback, and overall impressions. Each profile is neatly summarised with blunt but relatable notes like “no vibe,” “good conversation,” “no follow-up,” and “values aligned.” No poetry, no ambiguity, just clean data.
Vikas explained that the tracker was born out of necessity. With multiple matches being shared by his parents, keeping verbal updates became exhausting. The spreadsheet helped him stay organised and, more importantly, answer the inevitable daily question: “So what happened with that girl we told you about?”
See the video here:
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