10 Best Matchmakers for South Asian Americans for 2024

Miloni Chothani is the Head Matchmaker for Single to Shaadi, which is  “not your parent’s matchmaker.” Single to Shaadi was established in 2018 after the founding team had countless conversations with South Asian singles who weren’t having luck finding love on their own.

Miloni and the team at Single to Shaadi focus on what you’re looking for in a partner while harnessing the power of their expansive database. The team focuses on mutual compatibility, curated introductions, and intentional, marriage-minded dating.

Best for: Focus on Affordability & Accessibility 

Jasbina Ahluwalia is a jack of all trades. Before she was the Head Matchmaker for Intersections Match, Jasbina was a practicing lawyer with a degree in philosophy. She was also single, in her late 20s, and looking for a partner. After nearly a decade of focusing on her career, finding her way in the modern dating scene was daunting.

But Jasbina met her match, and now she’s helping others. Along with matchmaking, Jasbina is a published relationship expert and a pioneering voice in the matchmaking scene. The way she sees it, life is full of intersections– intersections in education, careers, relationships, and friendships. The way we navigate these intersections determines how the rest of our lives will look. Jasbina guides her clients through intersections of love with care, expertise, and dedication to their happily ever after.

Best for: 30-Something Professionals

Babita Atwal is the founder of Click Matchmaking. She founded the service after she saw a need among South Asian singles in the U.S. and Canada. Click is based out of Toronto and keeps a niche clientele of educated and successful professionals. 

Matchmaking itself may be a traditional concept, but Babita’s approach infuses elements of modern dating to make it work for her clients. Introductions are carefully curated and every client and database member is looking for a committed partnership. The Click Matchmaking team focuses on your needs and desires– the only pressure they’ll put on you is to enjoy yourself on dates. 

Best for: Personalized Approach

Kavita is the founder and CEO of DilseDil, a global matchmaking service for South Asian singles. Kavita was raised in India and has lived in the U.S. and U.K., meaning she brings a comprehensive understanding of both cultures to the table. Kavita has always been a natural connector and has a passion for matching singles for marriage.

The DilseDil process begins with a consultation with Kavita, where she’ll learn about your history, background, and what you’re looking for. The fun starts after this. Kavita and her team will give you personalized, confidential attention as they search their portal and make introductions. 

Best for: Strictly Offline Experience

Priya Shah has been in the matchmaking game since 1991 and has over 9,000 marriages to show for it. Priya understands just how important her position is as a matchmaker– her work can and has transformed the lives of thousands. When it comes to searching for marriage, you want a matchmaker who treats your search for love with respect and care.

Priya meets with each of her clients to learn about their history and where they are in their lives. She’s highly detail-oriented and familiar with the challenges that young couples face. Priya guides singles and parents through the introductions process with honesty and excitement. 

Best for: Established Matchmaking Agency

Roshni Joshi is a personal matchmaker for Desi Jodi. Desi Jodi wants to get singles off the internet and into a real, committed relationship. Roshni guides her clients through a personalized process that includes handpicked matches, complete confidentiality, and family-oriented search features.

Desi Jodi is based out of New Jersey and serves singles in the U.S. and Canada. The agency offers a variety of matchmaking packages, from self-service plans to year-long private services. Roshni and her team focus on a myriad of factors, from your background and experiences to your identity and dreams for the future. 

Best for: Marriage Bureau Style Matchmaking

Anuradha Gupta is the founder, CEO, and Lead Matchmaker for Vows for Eternity. Anuradha is based out of San Francisco and grew up in New Delhi, India. She’s lived in India, the U.S., and Australia as an adult, so she brings a diverse collection of cultural and personal experiences to her matchmaking approach. 

Vows for Eternity offers singles a curated, bespoke, and confidential matrimonial search. Anuradha and her team embrace the landscape of modern relationships while being guided by the traditions and wisdom of matchmaking. They celebrate love and diversity by welcoming individuals from various backgrounds, orientations, and belief systems.

Best for: Bespoke Matrimony Search

Radha Patel launched The Auntie Network so singles and their parents could get involved in the introductions process. The Auntie Network is a matchmaking portal for desi singles and parents who are looking for marriage-minded matches. Parents can sign up as “Aunties,” to meet other parents in the network and browse potential matches.

The Auntie Network lets you search by location and community, and parents can contact each other to arrange a meeting. Singles are also a central part of the process. You can make an account and start matching with other profiles right away, or take suggestions from the “Aunties” in your network.

Best for: Guiding Singles & Parents Through Introductions

Neelu Kandhari is the brains behind Neelu Matchmaking, an introductions agency based in London and serving South Asian singles across the globe. Neelu comes to matchmaking with the perfect blend of professional, personal, and cultural experience and expertise. She was raised in New Delhi, India, and has lived in London for two decades.

Neelu speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu fluently and holds a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures. She also has a Master’s degree in Child and Family Welfare. Neelu is the top choice for serious singles who need guidance as they navigate distinct cultures and dating practices– all while searching for love.

Best for: Comprehensive Cultural Understanding

Rachna Pahuja is the Head of matchmaking for Sirf Coffee, a dating and matchmaking agency serving people of Indian origin across the world. Rachna and the team at Sirf Coffee blend core values with modern expectations to give you an offline, personalized, and real-life dating experience.

Before Rachna was making stellar introductions, she worked for five years in capital markets at a global bank. She uses her analytic prowess as she interviews new clients, learns about what makes them tick, and searches for a partner they would be thrilled to spend their lives with. 

Best for: Mindful Dating