Taksh Gupta On Why Modern Marriages Are Failing, Matrimony Scams & The Truth Of Arranged Marriages

In this episode of The Bombay Journey, we meet Taksh Gupta, founder of IITIIMSHAADI.com, a modern matrimonial platform focused on emotional compatibility, mindset, and real conversations beyond biodatas. Taksh talks about how the idea started, the backlash it faced, and what men and women truly look for in marriage. From caste, money, red flags, and parental pressure to live-in relationships, matchmaking algorithms, and why modern marriages fail, this episode breaks down the reality of Indian shaadis today. With fun debates, rapid-fire questions, Delhi food recommendations, and honest insights on love, marriage, and entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating relationships in today’s India. #thebombayjourney Here is a link to IITIIMShaadi: https://iitiimshaadi.com/ 00:00 Coming Up 1:43 Meet Taksh Gupta | Founder of IITIIMSHAADI.com 2:24 What is IITIIMSHAADI.com? 3:08 The Idea Behind the Platform 4:29 First-Year Response 4:50 How IITIIMSHAADI.com Started 5:13 What Boys Look for in Girls 6:47 What Girls Look for in Boys 7:57 Facing Backlash & Criticism 8:50 Who Can Join IITIIMSHAADI.com? 9:40 Where Boys Go Wrong in Matrimonial Profiles 10:37 Taksh’s Delhi University Days 12:13 The Mindset Behind Building This 13:23 Why Taksh Believes This Will Work 14:40 Why Girls Hesitate to Marry into Rich Families 16:09 Variety of Profiles on the Platform 17:07 How Profiles Are Verified 19:39 Measuring Emotional Compatibility 21:05 Emotional Expectations Before Marriage 22:55 Why Solve This Problem? 23:38 Where Matchmaking Actually Happens 24:56 Karan Johar as Brand Ambassador 26:18 Approaching Shraddha Kapoor 27:33 How Karan Johar Came On Board 29:55 IIT Bombay vs IIM Ahmedabad — Who’s More Fun? 30:32 Biggest Red Flag in Profile Verification 31:08 Weirdest Parental Demand 31:40 Most Underrated Marriage Quality 32:00 What People Expect But Never Say 32:16 Biggest Shock After Marriage 32:30 Green Flags People Ignore 32:47 Why Compatibility Fails 33:20 “We Will Adjust” — Truth or Scam? 33:43 One Word for Modern Marriages 33:59 Live-in Before Marriage? 34:50 Biggest Myth in Arranged Marriage 35:28 The Silent Killer of Relationships 36:10 Is IITIIMSHAADI Only for Elites? 36:56 Why Caste Still Matters in Marriage 37:25 The Science Behind the Matching Algorithm 38:10 Is Baldness a Dealbreaker? 39:12 How Taksh Got Married as a Matchmaker 39:29 What’s Next for IITIIMSHAADI.com 39:58 Online Matchmaking vs Dating Apps 40:55 Area-Based Partner Preferences 41:44 Entrepreneurship & Marriage 43:00 Delhi Food Recommendations 43:25 Quick Coffee Break 43:35 Is College Degree the New Caste System? 44:12 Average Marriage Age in India 44:40 Self-Awareness Improves After 30 45:09 The Future of IITIIMSHAADI.com 45:47 Signing Off Mashable Across The Web Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mashableindia/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MashableIndia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashable.india/ Subscribe for Latest Videos: https://bit.ly/2QIlhxZ Mashable India is for superfans. We're not for the casually curious. Obsess with us as we start exploring India. (keywords: Taksh Gupta, IITIIMSHAADI, IITIIMSHAADI.com, The Bombay Journey, Indian marriage, arranged marriage India, modern marriage India, Indian matchmaking, matrimonial sites India, IIT IIM marriage, IIT IIM shaadi, Indian shaadi reality, marriage compatibility, emotional compatibility, Indian relationships, why marriages fail, marriage myths India, caste in marriage, elite matrimony, online matchmaking India, dating apps vs matrimony, Indian wedding culture, Indian arranged marriage, startup founders India, entrepreneurship journey, Delhi University alumni, Indian society and marriage, matchmaking algorithm, marriage advice India, Indian podcast interview, founders podcast India arranged marriage, arranged marriage India, arranged marriage reality, arranged marriage vs love marriage, arranged marriage problems, arranged marriage expectations, arranged marriage after 30, arranged marriage myths, arranged marriage experience, Indian arranged marriage system, matrimony apps, best matrimony apps India, Indian matrimony apps, online matrimony India, matrimony vs dating apps, matrimony profiles, matrimonial website India, matrimonial app India, Indian matchmaking apps, marriage apps India, how to choose a life partner, finding a partner in India, marriage compatibility test, matchmaking in India, emotional compatibility marriage, Indian marriage problems, modern Indian marriage)