Sunday, August 6, 2023

They wanted a Bollywood ending, not an arranged marriage. Their escape came at a cost

Saumil and Zarina sit on the floor at the Love Commandos shelter in New Delhi.

More than 90% of Indians have arranged marriages, and polls show most are happy with that system. But for couples who want to follow their hearts, the risks can be severe.

(Image credit: Getty Images and NPR/Photo illustration: Vartika Sharma for NPR)

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