Mismatched is an Indian coming-of-age romantic drama series on Netflix, inspired by the novel When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. The story centers on Dimple Ahuja, an ambitious and tech-savvy girl who dreams of becoming a successful app developer, and Rishi Singh Shekhawat, a sweet and traditional boy who believes in arranged marriage and comes to a coding camp hoping to meet his future wife—Dimple.
Their first meeting is anything but smooth, as Dimple is furious about being unknowingly set up for marriage and is focused entirely on her career. Despite their differences, the two are forced to work together on a project and gradually develop a complicated relationship.
The show captures their evolving dynamics alongside the journeys of other students at the Aravalli Institute, each facing their own struggles with friendship, love, mental health, and identity. As the characters grow, they encounter betrayal, heartbreak, and personal breakthroughs, all set against the backdrop of modern college life.
The series stars Prajakta Koli as Dimple and Rohit Saraf as Rishi, with a strong supporting cast. Season 1 premiered in 2020, followed by Season 2 in 2022, continuing the story with more emotional depth and relationship drama. The series blends humor, romance, and real-life issues, making it relatable for a younger audience.
Mismatched – TV Series – Season 1 – Summary
In Mismatched Season 1, Dimple Ahuja, a driven young woman passionate about technology, joins a summer coding program at the Aravalli Institute. She wants to escape her traditional upbringing and focus on building her career.
At the same time, Rishi Singh Shekhawat, a romantic who believes in old-school arranged marriages, joins the same program after seeing Dimple’s profile through his parents and believing she could be his future wife. Their first meeting turns awkward and tense when Dimple throws coffee on Rishi after realizing she was being set up.
Despite their rocky start, Dimple and Rishi are paired up for a project to create a groundbreaking app. As they work together, they slowly develop a connection, though Dimple continues to struggle with her desire for independence while Rishi remains hopeful about love. Around them, a group of diverse classmates—including Harsh, Celina, Namrata, and Anmol—deal with their own personal challenges, from disability and hidden identities to friendship conflicts and romantic confusion.
As the season progresses, Dimple’s app idea gains traction, but her growing ambition causes friction in her relationships. Tensions rise when secrets are revealed, including a betrayal involving Celina, and a leaked video that threatens Dimple’s reputation. The season ends with several relationships fractured and the future uncertain, setting up emotional stakes for the next chapter.
Mismatched – TV Series – Season 1 – Trailer
