THE FAKE MATCHMAKER

The Fake Matchmaker is a South Asian rom-com that builds on the success of the hugely popular TV show Indian Matchmaking and the recent success of Ron Howard's Netflix movie Wedding Season.

Manisha Patel is now the only Patel sibling left to get married. She has been working and playing hard in London since graduating with her law degree, and even more so recently, post-breakup. A big girl with even bigger dreams and ambitions, and a personality to match, Manisha grabs life with both hands, whether that means taking on a pro bono case that she's passionate about or sipping on a glass of chardonnay or two while partying with her friends. With minimal effort to be tactful, Manisha's mom confronts her about her age and raises concerns about whether she'll be able to find an Indian husband or have a family if she can't control her “Indian problems” — a tendency to overeat naan, lounge around watching Bollywood movies, and indulge in her favorite Indian desserts. Manisha's mom hands her a cheque and forces her to promise that she will see her doctor and — as a precaution —freeze her eggs while visiting her. A visit to the doctor reveals it might not be so simple for her to get pregnant.

With no boyfriend and no prospects, and with the clock suddenly ticking, Manisha turns to her cousin, Deena for help, and together they concoct a fake Indian matchmaking site - with Manisha as the only client!

Sonya Singh is a former entertainment reporter turned communications professional who has followed her dream of telling stories in front of the camera and now behind the scenes. Her debut novel, Sari, Not Sari, is an ode to her own personal dating experiences, during which she honed the art of writing the perfect break-up email/text. Sonya lives in Toronto, Canada. You can follow her at SonyaSinghBooks.com and on Instagram @SonyaSinghWrites.