Balurghat (West Bengal): This dwarf couple, who met on Facebook, got married last month in Balurghat in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal and since then they have been having regular guests at their house.
Dipankar Burman (21), two and a half feet tall, and Nandini (20), three feet tall, are now happily married, though struggling financially.
Both their families were worried about finding the right match, until they connected through Facebook a few months ago. When they met for the first time via video call on Messenger, they knew they were a match made in heaven. Soon, the families came together and the marriage was fixed.
Regarding this, Dipankar’s mother Kalpana Roy Burman said, “My son was short in height and was different from all the children of his age. We never thought that he would get married.” He said, “We are very happy that he has found his bride and is now married.”
Dipankar alias Chhotan is the youngest man of Amtali village of Bhatpara area of ​​Balurghat block and he loves playing musical instruments. His family lives in a small house made of tin and tarpaulin.
In this regard, Dipankar said, “I had earlier contacted a matchmaker, but he could not find a girl of my height for a long time. Then I met Nandini on Facebook Messenger and contacted her on phone. She had come to attend a wedding at her uncle’s house in the Bowl area of ​​South Dinajpur and I went there to meet her.”
Dipankar said, “It was love at first sight. After this, we told our families and got married with their blessings.”
Nandini, a resident of Durgapur, said, “I liked Dipankar when we met on Facebook. Later he came to meet me at my uncle’s house. I realized that we were right for each other and I decided to get married. Today, we are living a happy married life.” Nandini’s mother Chandi Karmodak said that she used to spend sleepless nights thinking about her daughter’s future and now she is relieved that she has found her life partner.