Matrimonial advertise-
ments in India can
make for excellent com-
edy. But this one is truly
special. This July, an
84-year-old man’s can-
did description of his
personality and habits
in a matrimonial ad
gained attention on
social media.
The hopeful groom
described himself as a
yoga teacher, whose
‘eyes, ears, teeth and
knees are working well’.
He also expressed his
reservations against
smoking and alcohol.
The candidate then
outdid himself in the
honesty department,
when he mentioned
his bank balance and
the cost of his house
(`3 crores). Whilenetizens were apprecia-
tive and supportive of
his endeavours, we are
yet to know if the ad led
to a suitable match.
Source: mid-day.com
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