Watching Desi bling on Netflix felt uncomfortable. ?
I have watched only 2 episodes so far and honestly didn’t enjoy the show much. But still, i would suggest you to watch 1 episode to understand a few things.
The show revolves around Indian millionaires in Dubai. In one of the very first scenes, a wife is giving her husband a foot massage and says she does it every day. Throughout the episode, the husbands keeps making “wife / marriage jokes”.
In one scene a wife agrees my husband goes clubbing. "He likes spending time with girls", but i trust him those girls are just for the party.
And there is another husband, who keeps disrespecting his wife. He doesn't spend time at home, always partying.
It just made me think about how Indian parents often equate wealth with a successful marriage. A rich husband, rich in-laws, big house, status in society, none of that guarantees respect, emotional security, or happiness for a woman.
To all the parents who force their daughters into arranged marriages just for the rich in-laws and samaj, should understand that marriage cannot buy happiness. Money can buy comfort, luxury, and lifestyle. It cannot automatically buy kindness, compatibility, emotional maturity, or respect.