What’s it going to be: Love or arranged?

Jasmin Bhasin
I’m not open for an arranged marriage, because I have always been a very independent girl. Before getting married, I would like to know the person and his family. I have grown up believing that if you do something, do it whole-heartedly. It’s better you take that decision once you know everything and once you are hundred per cent sure. I have seen both — arranged and love marriages breaking. A relationship is built on four pillars — trust, loyalty, understanding and respect. If these pillars are strong all will be fine; if they’re not, the marriage won’t work.

Ssharad Malhotraa
I am open to an arranged marriage but I’d surely want to spend some quality time with the concerned person. I have an individuality, which my girl would need to understand. Love or arranged, there has to be compatibility. Relationships in the industry suffer when both the partners are from the same profession — that’s when there’s a clash. One must have a life beyond entertainment and enjoy regular, normal life that is not affected by name or fame. We are all humans and need to be understood. Arranged marriages break less because from day one, one knows that they have to adjust; but in case of love marriage both partners are very demanding and so the relationships break faster.

Mohammad Nazim
I’d strictly go for a love marriage. In my opinion, it is very important for a person to know another person before deciding to spend a whole lifetime together. Marriage is a gamble. There is lot of responsibility involved too. It is true that industry marriages are falling apart, and that is because people are not sure about what they want from each other. There needs to be clarity and understanding between the two people before they decide to take the plunge. Having said that, the process also involves families, so one can’t go ahead with it without their approval. Many miss this point and suffer later. So, whoever the lucky woman is in my life, she will have to win my family’s heart and get their approval too. Only then will things go to the next level.

Shahshank Vyas
I am open to the idea of an arranged marriage, but I’m not sure if marriages are made in heaven. If you find love, it’s fine; else fall in love post-marriage. I do believe in ‘kuch kuch hota hai tum nahi samjhogi’ type of romance. It’s true that marriages are breaking in the industry due to compatibility issues, so I don’t want to marry someone from the same profession. I want someone with whom I can talk about life beyond work. Someone who is simple, with a flair for life.

Amita Sood
I don’t think I would be open to an arranged marriage, because I strongly believe that it is one of life’s biggest decisions. I would take the time to know and understand the person with whom I decide to spend my life. My belief in the institution of marriage stays intact even though we hear of break-ups ever so often. Every couple’s journey is different and it is in our hands to nurture it or destroy it.