When Dimple Met Rishi Explained

When Dimple Met Rishi is a 2017 American young adult romance novel by Sandhya Menon.^[1] It tells the story of 18-year-old Indian American Dimple Shah who meets a boy named Rishi Patel at a web developing camp in San Francisco and the two fall in love.^[2] The novel was released on 30 May 2017 and became a best seller in The New York Times Best Seller list.^[3] It is also available as an audiobook narrated by Sneha Mathan and Vikas Adam at Audible.^[4] When Dimple Met Rishi was adapted into a Netflix series titled Mismatched, which released in 2020.^[5]

Reception

When Dimple Met Rishi met with a positive response from critics. Lucinda Dyer of Common Sense Media said that the novel "portrays Dimple and Rishi's blended world of conservative Indian culture and tech nerds in a way that will be instantly relatable not only to readers who come from Indian families but also to any teens who've ever been misunderstood by their parents or felt like an outsider."^[6]

A review carried by Kirkus Reviews called it "Heartwarming, empathetic, and often hilarious—a delightful read."^[7] Another reviewer from The Times of India called it "an enjoyable read with a satisfying plot and ending."^[8] Christine Hepperman of Chicago Tribune wrote: "Sandhya Menon's effervescent debut novel respectfully depicts the tradition of arranged marriage while offering an inventive scenario for how it might play out within American teen life."^[9]

Nivea Serrao of Entertainment Weekly noted that the novel's "crowning achievement is the romance between its main characters as they each fall for one another at varying paces."^[10] A review by School Library Journal said, "The strength of the story comes from its blending of Indian culture and values into a modern-day romance that scores of readers can enjoy."^[11]

Adaptation

When Dimple Met Rishi was adapted into a web series by Gazal Dhaliwal and directed by Akarsh Khurana and Nipun Dharmadhikari. It was titled Mismatched and starred Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf in lead roles.^[12] The series premiered on 20 November 2020 on Netflix.^[13]

External links

• Sandhya Menon's official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: When Dimple Met Rishi. Publishers Weekly. 6 February 2021.
2. Web site: Why This Indian-American Rom-Com Is Incredibly Revolutionary. Charaipotra. Sona. Bustle. 30 May 2017. 6 February 2021.
3. Web site: Young Adult Hardcover. The New York Times. 18 June 2017. 6 February 2021.
4. Web site: When Dimple Met Rishi. Audible. 6 February 2021.
5. Web site: 'Mismatched' review: Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli navigate love and coding. Jhunjhunwala. Udita. Scroll.in. 21 November 2020. 6 February 2021.
6. Web site: When Dimple Met Rishi. Common Sense Media. 6 February 2021.
7. Web site: When Dimple Met Rishi. Kirkus Reviews. 6 February 2021.
8. Web site: Micro review: When Dimple Met Rishi is a refreshing YA romance. The Times of India. 11 August 2017. 6 February 2021.
9. Web site: Young-adult fiction roundup: 'When Dimple Met Rishi' and more. Chicago Tribune. 30 May 2017. 6 February 2021.
10. When Dimple Met Rishi gives Indian American teens a sweet love story: EW review. Entertainment Weekly. 29 May 2017. 6 February 2021.
11. Book: When Dimple Met Rishi. Simon & Schuster. 22 May 2018 . 9781481478694 . 6 February 2021 . Menon . Sandhya . Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .
12. Web site: Netflix India announces eight new titles for 2020, including Anurag Basu's Ludo, Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy. 16 July 2020. 16 September 2020. Firstpost.
13. Web site: Mehrotra. Suchin. 20 November 2020. Mismatched On Netflix, Starring Prajakta Koli And Rohit Saraf, Is Sweet, Harmless And Forgettable. 20 November 2020. Film Companion.