Biodata for Marriage in English: Sample Format and Wording That Works
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English is the most common language for marriage biodata in India, especially when families live in different states or the biodata will be shared abroad. Writing it well is mostly about clear, polite wording. This guide gives a complete English biodata format with sample lines for every section, which you can adapt and turn into a PDF with the free biodata maker.
A complete sample in English
| Field | Sample entry |
|---|---|
| Name | Rohan Mehta |
| Date of birth | 3 November 1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Height | 5′ 10″ |
| Religion / Community | Hindu, Gujarati |
| Education | MBA (Finance), NMIMS Mumbai; B.Com, Mumbai University |
| Occupation | Financial Analyst at a multinational bank, Mumbai |
| Father | Mr. Anil Mehta — Business owner (textiles) |
| Mother | Mrs. Kavita Mehta — Homemaker |
| Siblings | One younger sister, studying medicine |
| Family type | Nuclear family, settled in Mumbai |
| Contact | Mr. Anil Mehta, Mumbai, +91 9XXXX XXXXX |
Wording tips, section by section
Personal details: facts, not adjectives
Write “5′ 10″” rather than “tall”, and “29 years” rather than “late twenties”. For complexion, many families now leave the field out entirely; if you include it, keep it to a single neutral word.
Education: highest degree first
List qualifications from the highest down, with the subject and institution. Abbreviations such as B.Tech, MBA and CA are understood everywhere; spell out anything less common.
Occupation: role, employer, city
“Financial Analyst at a multinational bank, Mumbai” is clear without naming the company, if you prefer not to. For a family business: “Manages the family textile business in Surat”.
Family: respectful and specific
Use Mr./Mrs. or Shri/Smt. consistently. Write occupations in a few words — “Retired government officer”, “School teacher”, “Homemaker” — and give siblings’ status: “One elder brother, married, working in Pune”.
Writing the “About me” section
This is where English biodata often go wrong, either with nothing at all or with a long paragraph of clichés. Aim for three sentences: who you are, what you enjoy, and what you value. Some examples you can adapt:
- “I am a calm and family-oriented person working as a financial analyst in Mumbai. I enjoy reading, travelling and weekend cricket. I value honesty, mutual respect and a good sense of humour.”
- “I am a doctor completing my residency in Delhi. Outside work I like cooking and classical music. I am looking for a partner who is supportive of both our careers.”
- “I run a small design studio in Pune and love trekking and photography. Family is very important to me, and I hope to build a warm, cheerful home.”
Writing “Partner expectations”
Keep this short, positive and genuine. Phrases that work well:
- “Well-educated, with a positive outlook and respect for family values.”
- “Preferably working in or willing to relocate to Mumbai.”
- “Someone who is kind, honest and has a balanced approach to life.”
Avoid long lists of requirements; they come across as demanding and rarely help.
Words and phrases to avoid
- Overused phrases such as “homely”, “smart and handsome”, or “very fair”.
- Exaggeration — anything that will not match the first meeting.
- Exact salary figures, unless your family prefers to share them upfront.
- Personal ID numbers or a full home address.
Mixing English and Hindi
Many families write the heading or names in Hindi and everything else in English. The biodata maker keeps both scripts exactly as typed, so a line such as “श्री अनिल मेहता (Mr. Anil Mehta)” prints correctly.
Turn it into a PDF
- Open the biodata form and copy your wording into each field. The preview updates as you type.
- Use Add a field for anything extra, such as languages spoken or diet.
- Select Save & choose design, compare the designs and download.
The neutral premium designs Rose Gold Modern and Minimal Elegance suit an all-English biodata; the free Classic Lotus and Crescent Elegance designs work in English too. Free designs use 1 credit per download (new accounts get 10 credits), and premium designs are ₹49 per download.