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Message to send with a biodata: 22 WhatsApp templates
The biodata is ready. Now the awkward part: what do you write with it? Here are 22 short messages for every step, from the first share to a polite no. Copy one, or open it straight in WhatsApp, and change the names in [square brackets].
By Jodinama teamUpdated 8 min read
How to send a biodata on WhatsApp
- Send the PDF, not a screenshot. A PDF stays sharp when it is zoomed or printed. Jodinama’s smaller PDF is under 400 KB a page, so it sends in seconds.
- Or send it as an image if the family reads mostly on a phone. An image opens right in the chat, without a download. You can send both.
- Write the message first, then attach the file. A file on its own, with no words, feels like a forward.
- Check the file name. Jodinama names the file after you, such as Rohan-Sharma-Biodata.pdf, so it is easy to find in a busy chat.
- Share privately, not in big groups. In a community group, post a short note and send the biodata only to families who message you.
- Leave contact details off copies for strangers. Remove the contact section from the copy you send to a group or a matchmaker, and share your number once a family is interested.
Sharing your biodata with relatives and friends
Most matches still come through people you know. Say who you are looking for in a line, so they know whom to think of.
From parents, about a son
Namaste [Name] ji. We have started looking for a match for our son [Son’s name]. He is [age], works as a [profession] in [city], and is calm, caring and family-minded. I am sharing his biodata here. If you know a suitable girl and family, we would be very grateful if you let us know. Thank you!
Send on WhatsApp56 wordsFrom parents, about a daughter
Namaste [Name] ji. We are looking for a good match for our daughter [Daughter’s name]. She is [age], a [profession] in [city], and we hope to find a kind, educated boy from a family that values her work. Her biodata is attached. Please keep it within family and close friends, and do tell us if anyone comes to mind. Thank you.
Send on WhatsApp61 wordsFrom you, to close friends
Hi [Name]! My family has started looking for a match for me, and I would rather meet someone through people I trust. I’ve attached my biodata. If you know someone you think I’d get along with, I’d love an introduction. No pressure at all, and thank you!
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To a matchmaker, a pandit or a community group
Keep it short and factual. In a group, ask families to message you instead of posting the biodata for everyone.
To a matchmaker
Namaste [Name] ji. [Name] gave us your number and said you help families find good matches. We are looking for a match for our [son/daughter] [Name], [age], a [profession] in [city]. The biodata is attached. Could you tell us how you work, and whether you have any suitable proposals? Thank you.
Send on WhatsApp51 wordsTo a pandit, for matching
Pranam Panditji. We are looking for a match for our [son/daughter] [Name]. The biodata is attached, with the date, time and place of birth for matching. Please let us know if a suitable proposal comes to you. Dhanyavaad.
Send on WhatsApp38 wordsIn a community group
Namaste everyone. We are looking for a suitable match for our [son/daughter] [Name], [age], a [profession] settled in [city]. Interested families are welcome to message me directly for the biodata. Thank you.
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Replying when you like a biodata
Reply within a few days, send your own biodata in return, and suggest one small next step: a call, or a short meeting.
Replying with interest
Namaste [Name] ji. Thank you for sending [Name]’s biodata. We liked the profile, and our [son/daughter] is interested too. I am sharing our biodata in return. If you agree, could we speak on the phone this week and get to know each other’s families?
Send on WhatsApp44 wordsSuggesting a first meeting
Thank you for your call yesterday, it was lovely talking to you. We would like to take this forward. Would you be comfortable meeting on [day], at your home or ours? Please suggest whatever suits you best.
Send on WhatsApp37 wordsAsking for the two to talk first
Namaste [Name] ji. Before the families meet, would it be all right if [our son/daughter] and [Name] spoke on the phone once? We feel it would help them both feel comfortable. Please let us know what you think.
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When you need a few more days
Silence is the one reply that always hurts. If you need time, say so, and say when you will answer.
Asking for a few days
Namaste [Name] ji. Thank you for sharing [Name]’s biodata. We are going through it as a family and would like a few days to discuss. We will get back to you by [day]. Thank you for your patience.
Send on WhatsApp38 wordsStill thinking it over
Namaste [Name] ji. Just letting you know we haven’t forgotten. We are still discussing at home and will reply within this week. Thank you for understanding.
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Saying no, politely
A clear, kind no is a gift: it lets the other family move on. Thank them, keep the reason general or practical, and wish them well. You never need to criticise anyone to say no.
A kind, general no
Namaste [Name] ji. Thank you for sharing [Name]’s biodata and for thinking of us. After discussing as a family, we feel this may not be the right match. We truly wish [Name] all the very best, and hope you find a wonderful match soon.
Send on WhatsApp44 wordsNo, after meeting
Namaste [Name] ji. Thank you for your warm welcome and the time you spent with us. After talking it over, our [son/daughter] feels it may not be the right fit. We are grateful for your kindness and wish your family all the best.
Send on WhatsApp43 wordsNo, for a practical reason
Namaste [Name] ji. Thank you for the proposal. [Name] is lovely, but our [son/daughter] plans to settle in [city], and we feel the distance would be hard for both of them. We wish you the very best in your search.
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Following up
Follow up once, after about a week. If there is still no reply, take it as an answer and let it go.
A gentle follow-up
Namaste [Name] ji. I hope all is well. I am following up on the biodata we shared last week. Please take your time, and do let us know once your family has had a chance to discuss it. Thank you.
Send on WhatsApp40 wordsThanks after a phone call
Thank you for speaking with us today, [Name] ji. It was lovely to get to know your family. We will discuss at home and get back to you in a few days.
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In Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi
Many families would rather read in their own language. Jodinama can print the biodata itself in Hindi, Gujarati or Marathi too.
In Hindi, replying with interest
नमस्ते [नाम] जी। बायोडाटा भेजने के लिए धन्यवाद। हमें प्रोफ़ाइल अच्छी लगी और हम भी अपना बायोडाटा भेज रहे हैं। अगर आपको ठीक लगे तो इस हफ़्ते फ़ोन पर बात कर लें?
Send on WhatsApp32 wordsIn Hindi, saying no politely
नमस्ते [नाम] जी। रिश्ते के लिए हमें याद करने का बहुत धन्यवाद। परिवार में बात करने के बाद हमें लगता है कि यह रिश्ता शायद सही नहीं रहेगा। हम [नाम] के अच्छे भविष्य की कामना करते हैं।
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A few manners that go a long way
- Message at a sensible hour. Morning or early evening, not late at night.
- Don’t forward a biodata you received without the family’s permission. It has their phone number, address and photo.
- Keep the two people in the loop. Check with your son or daughter before replying for them, whether it is a yes or a no.
- One message, then wait. Several messages in a day read as pressure, however friendly they are.
- Never ask about dowry or “gifts”, in any form. See the red flags to watch for.
Next step: make the biodata to send
No biodata yet? Make one for free in about ten minutes, download it as a PDF or an image, and send it with any message above. See what to write in About Me first.
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