The Modern Indian Girl: Battling The Stereotyping

"Ultimately, it is us who face the complications later in our married life. So why not clear things now rather than regretting it for the whole life," Naik added.

Sujata Shekhawat, a 34-year-old single working woman, has been going through the 'matrimonial process' for a long time.

"I was depressed and irritated after a few encounters with prospective grooms and their families. Questions like living with the family, cooking, as if it is women's only job, made me so furious that I decided not to settle down till the time I get someone who wants a soulmate, not a maid," Shekhawat told IANS.

Relationship counsellor Jai Madaan says being your real self and honest is the key of any good relationship, and that's what Indhuja aimed at.

"Honesty reflects from her talks. Nobody is 'perfect marriage material', else there had been no fights and divorces. So to be honest and vocal about yourself is very important so that nothing raises false expectations," Madaan told IANS.

Alas, that for many Indian families, a "subdued", not a "rebellious", bride fits the bill of a 'bahu'.

Still, Madaan feels that "sensible men get attracted to a woman's honesty and boldness."
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