Bumble India Launches Season 3 of Dating These Nights Series

Bumble’s first original series to launch in India, Dating These Nights, was so popular it is back again with a third season.

The teaser for the series includes candid interviews with singles and celebrities about different topics of modern dating that don’t often get discussed openly. The series went live September 2nd on the company’s YouTube channel, and features filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, popular actor Mrunal Thakur, and star of the recently released film Darlings Vijay Varma, among others.

According to ANI Business Wire India, the first episode is entitled “Romances and Bromances” and features a conversation between Akhtar and actor Jim Sarbh to discuss what “healthy masculinity” looks like today.

Akhtar said of the series: “Bumble’s Dating These Nights gives a platform to spark meaningful conversations on less-tackled topics around modern relationships that should be discussed openly.” Sarbh also notes: “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.” 

The second episode features Thakur with fellow actor Shriya Pilgaonkar about dating in their thirties, challenging stereotypes that younger daters have it better. The third episode “Banking on Love” features a conversation between Varma and social media influencer Shrishti Dixit, who talk about the delicate subject of finances in a relationship.

Varma noted that it’s difficult to talk about money while you are in a relationship, let alone when you are dating, but that it should be discussed. “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 a great way to start the money conversation.” 

Bumble’s Communications Director in India, Samarpita Samaddar, said in a statement: “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.”

Samaddar went on to say: “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.” 

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