It’s the stuff of a romantic comedy, made all the more poignant because it’s real.

Among the most heartening parts of When Hari Got Married are the bits that show Hari’s family’s changing attitudes towards women. While they’re not exactly progressive – Hari would have liked his first child to be a boy instead of a girl – they’re getting there. This is most evident in Hari’s loving relationship with Suman. In a touching moment, he tells Suman that he wants no dowry; he just wants her.