I’m Going To Marry This Boy

An unlikely romance in India at a time when women weren't allowed the freedom of choice. Against all odds, this woman's love story defies the standard of arranged marriage and continues to stand the test of time of 50+ years.

Year: 2015
Run Time: 4:30
Directed, Produced, Edited by Radha Mehta

This award-winning short film depicts the love story of Hansa, a religious devotee and family loyalist, who chose to defy her widowed mother's wish for an arranged marriage to a wealthy, older, and established man. Hansa's story is unique given that most women in India at the time were required to do an arranged marriage per their parents’ wishes. Only in the recent decade have women been able to choose otherwise.
Hansa was bold and defiant in choosing this forbidden path back in the 1960s, often putting herself in danger as a lone woman walking amongst the streets of Mumbai just so she could meet her partner on secret dates. Hansa has since married her partner, Vipin, and they have emigrated to the US with a loving relationship that has continued strong for 50+ years.