CV and BiodataAbout me for a marriage biodata, with examples
Four honest sentences in your own voice do more than any list of virtues. Say what you do, what you are like, what you enjoy and what you hope for.
How to write it
The facts of a biodata are the same kind for everyone: date of birth, degree, job. The "about me" lines are the only place where a person appears. Families read them closely, and so does the person concerned. Keep them short, true and specific.
- Work: one line on what you do and where.
- Nature: one line on what you are like, in plain words. Ask a sibling or friend how they would describe you.
- Interests: two or three real ones.
- Hope: one line on the kind of partner or life you look forward to.
Avoid the stock phrases found in thousands of biodatas: "fair, slim, homely", "simple living and high thinking", "God-fearing and down to earth". They say nothing because everyone uses them. Be honest about things that will matter: long working hours, a transferable job, a child from an earlier marriage, plans to live abroad or to keep working. A line of honesty now saves both families a great deal later.
Twenty examples
These are our own writing about invented people. Copy one that is near your situation and change every fact to your own.
I am a software engineer working in Pune. I grew up in Nagpur in a close family and still go home for every festival. I like my work, enjoy cooking on weekends and am learning to play the harmonium, slowly. I am looking for a partner who is kind, has her own interests, and can laugh at small things.
I teach science at a school in Jaipur and love my job. I am calm by nature, careful with money and close to my parents and younger brother. I enjoy reading, long walks and trying new recipes. I hope to meet someone honest and respectful, with whom I can build a simple, happy home.
I work as a chartered accountant with a firm in Ahmedabad. My friends would call me dependable and a little too fond of cricket. Family matters a great deal to me. I value education, good manners and a sense of humour, and I would like a partner who shares those.
I am a staff nurse at a hospital in Kochi. My work has taught me patience and how to stay steady on hard days. Outside work I like gardening, church choir and visiting my grandparents. I am looking for an understanding partner who respects my profession and my family.
I run my family's hardware business in Indore with my father. I am practical, hardworking and happiest when the whole family eats together. I enjoy travelling to the hills once a year. I would like a life partner who is warm, straightforward and comfortable in a joint family.
I am a bank officer posted in Lucknow. I am soft-spoken, punctual and fond of old Hindi film songs. I believe in equal partnership at home and at work. I am looking for someone educated and good-natured, working or not, who values family as I do.
I am a doctor in my second year of residency in Chennai. My hours are long for now, and I want to be honest about that. I am cheerful, close to my sister and like sketching when I get time. I hope for a partner who is patient, independent and supportive.
I work in marketing for a consumer goods company in Gurugram. I am outgoing, enjoy meeting people and play badminton most evenings. I was brought up to respect elders and to speak plainly. I would like a partner who is confident, caring and ready to grow together.
I am a government school teacher in Patna. I come from a simple, educated family and prefer a quiet life. I enjoy teaching, reading newspapers front to back and morning walks. I am looking for a gentle and sensible life partner from a similar background.
I am a civil engineer working on highway projects, which means I move every two or three years. I like the outdoors, photography and cooking for friends. I would like a partner who is adaptable and cheerful, and I promise to carry my share of the housework.
I am a fashion designer with my own small boutique in Ludhiana. I am creative, independent and very attached to my parents. I like music, travel and long conversations. I hope to meet someone open-minded and supportive of my work.
I work as a data analyst in Hyderabad and am the elder of two brothers. I am a vegetarian, a regular at the gym and a careful planner. I value honesty above everything. I am looking for an educated partner with a positive outlook.
I lost my first husband four years ago and have a seven year old daughter, who is the centre of my life. I work as an office administrator in Bhopal. I am steady, affectionate and hopeful. I am looking for a kind and mature partner who will accept us both.
I am divorced, with no children, and work as a college lecturer in Mysuru. The last few years have taught me what matters: respect, patience and plain speaking. I enjoy classical music and trekking. I would like to meet someone who values companionship.
I am a farmer and also run a small dairy near Karnal. I studied agriculture and returned to the village by choice. I am hardworking, straightforward and fond of animals. I am looking for a partner who is comfortable with village life and its rewards.
I work as a merchant navy officer and am at sea for about six months a year. When home, I give all my time to family. I am disciplined, cheerful and well travelled. I hope for a partner who is self-reliant and understands the rhythm of this profession.
I am a lawyer practising at the district court in Nashik. I enjoy debate, reading history and cooking Sunday lunch. I come from a family of teachers. I would like a partner who is thoughtful, has her own career or interests, and enjoys a good argument now and then.
I am an MBA working in human resources in Bengaluru. I am friendly, organised and fond of dogs. I value my independence and my family equally. I am looking for someone secure in himself, respectful and ready to share both the work and the joys of a home.
I am a physiotherapist with a clinic in Surat. I am patient, health-conscious and like to keep learning. My family is small and close. I would like to meet a partner who is caring, honest and has a settled outlook on life.
I am a research scholar finishing my doctorate in chemistry at a university in Varanasi. I am studious, simple in habits and fond of classical music. I hope to continue in teaching and research. I am looking for an educated, understanding partner who values learning.
Writing in the first person or the third
Either is acceptable. Many biodatas are written by parents in the third person ("She is a cheerful girl who..."), and that suits families where elders make the first contact. A first-person paragraph sounds more direct and is increasingly common. Whichever you choose, the person described should read and approve the lines.
In another language
If the biodata is for families who read Hindi or a regional language more easily, write it in that language; see our Hindi format. Simple words in the reader's own language are better than impressive English.
Length
Forty to seventy words. If it grows longer, the page becomes crowded and the lines are skipped. Put the finished paragraph into the biodata maker and check that everything still fits on one page.
Questions people ask
What should I write in "about me" in a biodata?
One line each on your work, your nature, your interests and what you hope for in a partner or married life, in plain and honest words.
Can parents write the "about me" section?
Yes, in the third person. The person described should read it and agree with it.