Biodata for a boy: what families actually look for

When families read a son's biodata, they look for three things quickly: what he does, where he will live, and what kind of family he comes from. Make these easy to find.

Work and location, clearly

• Current role and organisation (or type of organisation, if you prefer)
• City of work, and whether he is open to relocating
• Highest education

Families plan around location. "Working in Bengaluru, open to moving to Pune later" answers a question before it is asked.

Family details

Parents' names and occupations, siblings, whether the family is joint or nuclear, and native place. If the couple would live with parents, say so gently. It avoids misunderstandings later.

About him

Write something real: what he enjoys, how he spends weekends, what he values. "He enjoys cricket and cooking, and calls his grandmother every Sunday" says more than any adjective.

Expectations

Keep this about values and practical life:

Income

Income is optional. If you include it, a range is enough. Many families prefer to discuss it after the first meeting.

Photo

One recent, well-lit photo, not a group or sunglasses photo. Simple clothes and a plain background look best.