Real-life mother and son Asha and Ravi Jain share the stage and tell this true (and very Canadian) story of generational and cultural clash. When Ravi takes a trip to India, his parents decide it is the perfect time to introduce him to potential brides. Ravi is not sold on the idea of getting married—at least not yet—but Asha fears that time is running out.
Written and performed by RAVI JAIN and ASHA JAIN Directed by RAVI JAIN Set Design by JULIE FOX Lighting and Video Design by BETH KATES (Playground Studios) Production Manager JOEY MORIN Interview Videos by KATE FRASER and NABIL SHASH (Heartist Productions)
Binders full of women: A mother's plan for arranging a marriage - video The BBC spent the day in Ravi's family house in Toronto, listening to their playful teasing and bickering at the kitchen table. April 17, 2013
Arranged marriage versus love marriage - radio Asha Jain and Ravi Jain interviewed by Jian Ghomeshi on CBC Radio's Q February 2, 2012