Prime Video announces its original true-crime docu series Wedding.con

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India’s most loved entertainment destination, Prime Video today announced Wedding.Con, a true-crime original docu-series with a captivating and thought-provoking trailer. A BBC Studios India production and directed by Tanuja Chandra, Wedding.Con is a sweeping, eye-opening and compelling story that follows the experiences of five women searching for love and companionship. Their quest takes an unexpected turn and entangles them in an unimaginable web of deceit and betrayal. Wedding.Con will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on December 29 in Hindi with English subtitles. This docu series is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience and entertainment for a single membership starting at just ₹1499/year.

This true-crime docu-series closely follows the stories of five women as they embark on a journey to fulfill their dream of a happy married life. However, their search for the ideal life partner takes a tragic turn when they become victims of fraud and emotional abuse by thugs. These fraudsters cheat women by creating fake identities and posing as suitable grooms on online platforms. Emphasizing the need to raise awareness and take action against such scams, this five-part documentary highlights the misconceptions of women who, in their search for a partner, become easy, unsuspecting targets of fraudulent schemes Are.

“Prime Video remains steadfast in its commitment to authentically represent women, on and off screen, time and again. Whether it’s telling stories from a woman’s perspective, stories focused on women’s experiences, or showcasing strong and influential female characters, our content reflects a dedicated effort to empower and celebrate women’s diverse voices. , said Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India and Southeast Asia, Prime Video. “Wedding.Con is a testament to our unwavering commitment. Through its poignant documentation of real-life experiences, the series not only serves as a cautionary tale, but also aims to inform and educate viewers about online matrimonial fraud, one of the most under-reported. One of the go-to crimes. This issue is wrapped in shame and humiliation, making it important to shed light on it. We are delighted to partner with BBC Studios India Productions and Tanuja Chandra, whose vision strongly resonates with ours, and we are confident that audiences will find this docu-series interesting as well as enlightening.

Director Tanuja Chandra said, in India and other South Asian cultures, it is widely believed that marriage is the most important achievement in a woman’s life, and as she grows up, the pressure to ‘settle down’ increases. goes. In fact, by the time she turns 35, she is told that time has long passed. Wedding.Con is the story of five women who were victims of matrimonial fraud, but who have now survived it and have shown tremendous courage in sharing their experiences to expose these scams. When BBC Studios talked to me about this project, it was an eye-opening experience and I’m grateful to these incredible women and Prime Video for enthusiastically supporting my vision to bring this docu-series to life. It gives me great hope that this series will reach a wider audience when it streams on Prime Video in India and around the world, thereby helping to protect women from fraud in the future.

We have Prime Video as a partner who shares our vision of creating impactful content that can connect with diverse audiences. Wedding.Con is not just a collection of interesting stories, it is a thought-provoking story designed to promote awareness”, said Neha Khurana, Head of Factual Entertainment and Documentaries, BBC Studios India Production. “The BBC is committed to creating rich content. Committed to creating content that not only entertains but also makes people think. This docu-series is a compelling narrative that addresses the dark truth of online matchmaking, one of the most important issues prevalent today. The desire to marry, combined with the pressure society places on women, becomes a perfect playground for fraudsters looking to exploit women. With Prime Video, we are confident that this docu series will resonate with audiences in India and beyond.

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