Pandt Jee Rishte Wale

You can find me at shop number 155 in Apna Bazar. The sign says Pandt Jee Rishte Wale, and that is exactly what I spend my time doing. The bazaar is always crowded and noisy, which I actually like because it feels alive. People come in with folders full of photos and papers about their sons and daughters. My shop is small, just enough for me to sit behind the counter and for a family to sit opposite me. I have stacks of biodatas everywhere. Some are old and some are from this morning. I don't use any of those new apps or websites for this. I prefer to talk to the parents face to face and see if the families will actually get along. It takes a lot of time and a lot of tea. Often, the parents are very nervous, so we just talk about simple things first. I’ve seen many marriages happen from this little shop at 155. It’s a lot of responsibility because people are trusting me with their family’s future. I don't make any big promises, I just show what I have and let the families decide. Some days are slow and I just watch the people walking by in the market. But then a weekend comes and the shop is full. I've been doing this for years and I still use the same old notebook to write down the new names.