The Urban Indian Marriage

Is the institution getting outdated?

- Bushra Khan

Don't you wish to have a partner who can take care of you? Don't you want kids? What will happen when you grow old? Don't you need the support of a family then?

We get to hear these questions usually when we say "NO" to marriage. We all know traditionally marriage is the union between two souls in both religious and legal sense.

Today, settling down after marriage is a rare occurrence. It's like you've said something unnatural. Today, people are economically stronger and financially more independent than they were earlier ever. This generation wants own private space and lives life in their own ways. Today, they choose career yer marriage.

Choosing career over marriage can be a serious decision which could alter your life forever. Somewhere, what I believe is 96 per cent of people are today influenced by social media or Bollywood movies which inspired the viewers that choosing career is more important.

Some examples to be shared

Dangal: A biographical sports drama film, introduces the viewers to the hues of pursuing sports as a career. The funny thing is the woman wrestler whose life has been depicted in the movie has already gotten married.

Neerja: A biographical thriller based on the life of a brave airhostess. The movie showcases that a woman should not be restricted to household chores alone. She should raise voice and aspire to pursue her dreams by choosing career of her choice.

Guru: Biographic movie based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani. This movie chronicles the life of a successful business tycoon who made India proud on global front