Mumbai, Maharashtra, India:
Bumble, the well-liked courting and social networking app, is set to launch the third version of its well-liked content material collection Dating These Nights. Featuring Zoya Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jim Sarbh, Vijay Varma and Srishti Dixit, Dating These Nights goals to assist individuals uncover and navigate deeper and significant conversations round fashionable romance and courting in 2022. The collection (trailer right here) is slated to go stay on September 2, 2022 on Bumble’s YouTube channel.
The first episode, ‘Romances and Bromances’ will function award-winning filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor Jim Sarbh as they dive into “modern masculinity” discussing what wholesome masculinity seems like and extra. ‘Age of Love’, the second episode of Bumble’s content material collection, will see well-liked actors Mrunal Thakur and Shriya Pilgaonkar talk about courting in a single’s 30s–an attention-grabbing expertise once we date on our personal phrases and timelines. Ending the season, ‘Banking on Love’ will function the star of the just lately launched movie Darlings, Vijay Varma and influencer Srishti Dixit who discover nuances monetary intimacy in relationships in the final episode.
Commenting on the collection, Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble, mentioned, “We are excited to bring back our popular content series in its third edition, this year titled as Dating These Nights. We’re flipping the switch with this after-hours series this year where we don’t sleep over it, instead we delve into deeper and more meaningful conversations around topics that are often considered taboo but need to be discussed openly. We are thrilled to associate with such amazing talent who are known to have carved their lives and journeys on their own terms. As a brand that understands and speaks to modern romance and evolving dating cultures in India, we hope Dating These Nights sparks more meaningful conversations and encourages healthy and equitable relationships.”
Speaking on her affiliation with Bumble, Zoya Akhtar mentioned, “Bumble’s Dating These Nights gives a platform to spark meaningful conversations on less-tackled topics around modern relationships that should be discussed openly.”
Speaking of fashionable masculinity, Jim Sarbh shared, “I consider myself fluid when it comes to these concepts as I don’t hold myself to ‘what should be,’ in terms of gender ideas. Masculinity is entirely subjective but I believe we should consider each human being for what they are as opposed to caging them in societal norms. Hailing from an industry that easily typecasts, I am thrilled to be engaged in conversations that go beyond the shackles of traditional notions. More so with Bumble, as this turns out to be my second rendezvous with them, and I applaud the kind of work they do.”
Mrunal Thakur when speaking about courting in her 30s mentioned, “To me, it’s being more assertive about your priorities. In retrospect, even when I meet people who are in their 30s, they are clear about what they want. I am seeking that sort of transparency. Being a part of Bumble’s Dating These Nights series has been an eye-opening process as I’ve been able to discover myself more. These conversations are surely rendering a positive change in the world and I’m happy that I’m a part of this progressive society and blessed that I can pursue life the way I want even in my 30s.”
Sharing her courting expertise in her 30s, Shriya Pilgaonkar mentioned, “As you proceed to evolve as an individual, your thought of love adjustments, it matures. We get extra snug with ourselves as we age and this stems from self-love. In my 30s, I can say that I’ve a greater grasp of who I’m and the sort of companionship I wish to have. It’s time that we normalise courting and exploring relationships in our 30s. Bumble’s collection does simply that by having open conversations and serving to people navigate their relationships by prioritising themselves over societal norms.”
Vijay Varma talking on monetary intimacy in relationships shared, “As a society, we talk about money all the time but we shy away from direct questions about finances as they tend to make us feel insecure. While this stems from patriarchal thinking, I believe this can be destigmatized during the first date itself. Questions like, “Who will pay for the date?” or “Do we split the check?” are an effective way to start out the cash dialog. The thought is to get your accomplice snug with discussing cash from the very starting. Personally, I’m a agency believer in having an area to overtly talk about these issues in a relationship and I’m so glad that Bumble is taking the effort to make this mainstream.”
Srishti Dixit candidly shared, “Growing up, as girls, we’ve been taught to be very frugal with our money. I believe a lot of them are still learning how to operate their finances better – how to make more, save more, and invest more of our money and be assertive in such situations. I’m glad I got to associate with Bumble to emphasise on the importance of being financially independent in a relationship because ideally, that is what modern dating should look like. It should be an equal partnership.”
