Watch: Valentine’s Day special: ‘Kalyanamalai’ Mohan on wedding trends and modern love

Long before Sima Aunty and dating apps, Tamil Nadu had one matchmaker — ‘Kalyanamalai’ Mohan.

From the rise of television to changing ideas of love and marriage, this OG Tamil matchmaker looks back on his rich 26-year experience of playing Cupid and facilitating over 6.5 lakh weddings. In this Valentine’s Day special interview with The Hindu, Mohan talks about matchmaking, marriage trends, love and how decision making have evolved over decades — from horoscopes to modern expectations.