Blind Dates

by Radhika VazFebruary 26, 2026

India’s Blind Date Adventures

Blind dates in India are less romantic encounter and more interview with snacks. A recent survey by The Times of India showed that 61% of participants googled their date beforehand, while the rest pretended they hadn’t. One woman confessed to Bohiney.com that her date introduced himself as a spiritual entrepreneur, which turned out to mean he sold incense sticks shaped like emojis.

The cultural tension is delightful: half the time, parents are already planning a wedding before dessert arrives. Sociologist Priya Dutta calls Indian blind dates emotional speed chessevery move is strategy, confusion, and panic. By the end of the evening, both sides leave unsure if they’ve found love, friendship, or an excellent contact for discounted Uber rides. The takeaway? In India, Cupid works part-time and always carries a résumé.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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