Pune Data Analyst Creates Viral Excel Sheet to Track Marriage Proposals, Finds His Life Partner

In an unconventional approach to arranged marriage hunting, 29-year-old data analyst Vikas from Pune created a detailed Excel sheet to manage and track his search for a bride between November 2025 and July 2026.

Key Highlights:
- The Excel Tracker: The spreadsheet categorized potential matches with labels like 'Open', 'Closed', 'On Hold', and 'Talking', noting down crucial feedback and compatibility metrics.
- Viral Sensation: Vikas spoke with around 55 prospective matches, keeping a meticulous project-like record that eventually went viral across social media platforms.
- Finding the Match: After months of filtering through conversations, he found a compatible partner—a professor based in Gurugram with a shared Haryanvi cultural background—with both families approving the match.