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The 'miracle maker' helping Indian-Australians find love

Brady Halls

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"The hunt is on," Parul Mehta said.

"She's a miracle maker," Dolly said about Mehta.

"She is Cupid," Vishakha said.

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Matchmaker, Parul Mehta.

Matchmaker, Parul Mehta. A Current Affair

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Mehta is a matchmaker helping Indian-Australians find love.

"I'm like a buyer's agent," she said.

"(I'm) helping couples find their perfect partner."

Dolly was set up with her husband by the matchmaker.

Dolly was set up with her husband Kisharn by the matchmaker. A Current Affair

The matchmaker helped Dolly (right) find love.

The matchmaker helped Dolly (right) find love with Kisharn. A Current Affair

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Mehta said what she does is not arranged marriages.

It is a personalised service helping lonely people find their perfect match.

"In India, matchmakers are part of our culture," said Bob, who married Visharka after being introduced by Mehta, who takes a small fee for matching them up.

Bob is married to Visharka.

Bob is married to Visharka. A Current Affair

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The matchmaker set up Visharka and Bob.

The matchmaker set up Visharka and Bob. A Current Affair

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"She is wonderful," he said.

"I went to India to try and find a bride but after two years I came back with no one and thought I would be single forever. Then I found Parul who just had the touch."

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"I love what I do," the Aussie-Indian cupid said.

Parul Mehta has been dubbed cupid by some of her customers.

Parul Mehta has been dubbed cupid by some of her customers. A Current Affair

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"To Indian-Australians it's not uncommon for people like me to help them find a wife or husband. Many Australians use dating apps to find someone but that's just not part of our culture."

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The Indian matchmaking business is worldwide.

"Netflix airs a series on it," Mehta said.

"My business Down Under is booming, so if anyone wants me to help them find love ... just give me a call."

For more information about the matchmaker's services, visit here.

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