The marriage market for Indian HIV patients | DW Documentary

One doctor in India gave many of her HIV/AIDs patients hope by helping them find partners. More than two million Indians are HIV positive. Many conceal their illness because of the stigma.
Doctor and microbiologist Suniti Solomon was a pioneer in India in the field of HIV and AIDs. She diagnosed the first AIDs cases on the subcontinent among prostitutes in Chennai. But she also made a name for herself because of her matchmaking. She gave new hope to patients who had become isolated because of the social stigma attached to the disease, bringing together countless couples, such as Karthik and Manu. With the doctor’s help, they found each other, a new life, and a new outlook on living with HIV. Suniti Solomon died in 2015.
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[@abha87]

The grace of this doctor to not attend her patients wedding so as not to make them uncomfortable - there is so much beauty in her!

[@nishantjoshi6393]

What a lovely comment !

[@saulpillai1859]

Yes a lovely comment. May the soul of Dr. Suniti be at peace

[@manthan22218]

The Doctor was A century ahead in thinking and was forward-thinking - wish we have more women like her The world will be a better place

[@alisonfraser3305]

We do have, but there are people standing in their way from the moment of birth. Before birth, in some cases!

[@swatichauhan7912]

Young girls are stopped on every step she wants to think ahead ... But we will still think ahead ... It won't stop us .. because we are gonna be future mother's .. we have to be efficient enough and also be prepared to give good values and forward thinking to our kids .. we just can't live for ourselves we have to live and think for the future .

[@RM-fs8ub]

Am in total admiration for this doctor! Working with the unloved is a true mark of her dedication to life.

[@thaliadacosta7206]

she saw that every life has meaning. religion, class, and health were of no importance to her rather how to keep ppl healthy and find happiness. this is having an open mind this is what the world needs. yes she was a brilliant dr and I cried and said a prayer for her. she was covered by all religions it seems and I hope for the sake of the world she comes back to us in some other beautiful form.

[@Hintedbymarina]

absolutely!! God bless that woman...I hope her practice was able to continue to function after her passing...

[@peacevidz]

Dr Suniti passed away 6 years ago thankfully she was recognised and awarded the Padma Shri. But she'll never be forgotten and I absolutely love the "lovesick" story or Karthik and Manu. I wish them long life and prosperity. I loved this documentary

[@j.umipig4269]

her legacy will live on.

[@KA-yz2ld]

RIP

[@Dan-xx5jq]

oh so sad. she was a Saint.

[@blazefairchild465]

A beautiful lady inside and out.

[@suzannah1057]

You broke my heart! What a beautiful, beautiful lady, I know she sits right beside the Gods on high!

[@lizxu322]

Remember all these patients willingly came forward and asked for partners in the same boat - a lot of HIV positive people would have kept their diagnosis a secret and ruined lives due to their selfishness. These people are brave and moral, and suffered a bit for it.

[@el-maiki]

HIV positive patients can be with someone with doesn’t have HIV. that is because as long as they take their meds and the virus is undetected in blood, is impossible to transmit it to others. I assume in this case they just wanted to avoid further complications with people who do not know about this illness

[@tvtube8389]

​@el-maiki no matter their intentions, they should be honest and let the other person know.

[@lizxu322]

@@tvtube8389 200% agree. Especially if there is a chance the person doesn't take the meds regularly all the time etc, the chance of catching it may be low but never 0. The other person needs full disclosure to properly consent

[@Mariamsadventure]

@@el-maikiyou completely missed the point intentionally.

[@blazefairchild465]

Like Manus first husband.

[@nwayshinemin]

She should get a Nobel peace prize!!

[@selinakhan18]

Defo the work she did, she should have been regarded as the "mother Teresa" of AID/HIV. We lost an amazing person.

[@1712msa]

Yes!! She deserves it !!

[@anjuk6255]

Yes..but she was definitely awarded Padmashri, the 4th highest ranked civilian award in india

[@arvindkumarvartiya9577]

I think Nobel prize are only made for westerner only I don't even think how evil Donal trump choosen for noble peace prize 🤔

[@ladhimona9611]

Unfortunately she passed away, a few years ago.

[@sinceritydjp]

When she said her husband said do whatever you like...that made me cry because it showed how much he loved her and how much he treasured her.

[@rahilhasan9095]

i say the same thing to my sisters they can do whatever they want but they have to be sure that itll bring happiness to them or else ill be the one to be blamed. after my mom passed away on oct 17 2020 i take care of them

[@sinceritydjp]

@@rahilhasan9095 thats a nice thing to say to your sister. I respect you for that and taking care of them.

[@theinkbrain]

Yes. That was exceptional for an Indian man, which is why people find it remarkable. Indian women are expected to let their husbands "do whatever he likes." Its just taken for granted, and that is a shame.

[@gangarajeshwar2036]

Absolutely u r rt

[@theinkbrain]

@THE ZOLDICS Its sooooo true. Indian women are 2nd class citizens.

[@Elizabeth-iv3gn]

Shame on that man's family who knew their son had HIV and hurried the wedding along, fully understanding that his new wife/their daughter in law is going to get infected with HIV as well... like why?! They knowingly transmitted this disease to her 😡😠 They knew they would consummate their marriage on wedding night and clearly didn't give two sh*ts. That's like knowingly giving someone cancer.... I bet their excuse was, "but.. but... our son has right to marry as well" 🙄

[@lydia27xoxo]

Big shame on them

[@siddyray3361]

Probably because of Societal Pressure. Very loose moral.

[@provrr]

Exactly, too many pressures for marriage and children, like it's the end of the world.

[@rojamillerover]

It's actually a punishable offence by jail term. I wonder if its the case in India too

[@paulinemuthena6545]

I hope she left him because of his dishonesty.

[@successfulOn3]

The ending was devastating 😢.... heartbreaking to learn she passed away from cancer... she didn't deserve that.... she was doing compassionate things for her people

[@nishantjoshi6393]

So true 😢

[@ortneww]

I agree 🙁 so sad 💔

[@Dan-xx5jq]

she is with her husband who she missed so much.

[@lmss3309]

She was in a service for so long but India awarded her with padmashri after 2 years of her death. it's true that we realize the importance of someone only after they are gone.

[@Vscorner_love]

I literally have a frog in my throat. Thank you Dr Solomon. LDL=Untransmitable. Love your concept 😭😭😭😭😭 I'm so touched by your work

[@testingacocunt4267]

HIV and STD plus general health check should be mandatory before wedding. Indian parents spend money on astrologer amd gold but this is essential too

[@theinkbrain]

Exactly.

[@dollysyiem4301]

Exactly

[@Life-Life319]

@@unknownguy1994 man you guys!! just China Pakistan that’s all you know 😂

[@btsarmyiscringeaf7220]

@@Life-Life319 rip logic

[@Life-Life319]

@@btsarmyiscringeaf7220 huh ???

[@humblegod8279]

Dr. Suniti deserves an Noble Prize. And this documentary deserves an Oscar.

[@MrFordprefekt]

She died in 2015

[@Noname-yn1qi]

A beautiful documentary.. the doctor was such a kind hearted soul.. I hope her legacy is passed on.. I wish the best to the couple ❤️

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@DWDocumentary thanks for commenting and taking the time to watch (for comments).

[@KhaliPeeliBheja]

Good theme and well-made as well.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true well side 🙏😊👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true 😘❤️

[@_devil536]

parents in India before 25 "you can't have sex " after 30 "why aren't you having sex"

[@lynneufeld3175]

More like why aren't you married?

[@Siddeo]

@@lynneufeld3175 I don’t think those parents who insist their children to marry are insisting for sexless marriage

[@mohitgoswami7478]

There are 5 years in between.

[@rangoman1815]

Mainland India to be precise! NE region (except Assam) is not so much strict to neither girls or boys...maybe it all comes down to religion...

[@AnnaANNA-bm1wn]

Why you cant have sex before 25 years?

[@arlismills3133]

She had a lovely marriage, then she guided others to a treasure she no longer possessed. Truly a blessing.

[@manukarthik4301]

♥️

[@mi3helle707]

💯

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Early on in the epidemic a friend’s nephew came to our workplace. He had HIV and many health issues. When he got up to leave, I hugged him. He started crying and said no one had touched him since his diagnosis. I felt so angry that people were so damn determined to be ignorant and judgmental. Even at that time it was very clear how the disease is transmitted.

[@Beex848]

Don't be angry, people were scared

[@aleyammarenjiv7978]

Nothing will happen. I know someone for 20yrs we touch , hug and eat together

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

@@aleyammarenjiv7978 Absolutely and depending in the treatment they may not be contagious at all.

[@yesterdayitrained]

@@Beex848Being scared doesn’t make it OK or excuse losing your humanity and shunning those already in difficult situations. ETA: Those same scared people reacted with anger and hate. So who shouldn’t be angry again?

[@queentinadoire6931]

I feel so sorry for Manu. Her family did not press charges on the guy who gave her HIV because yhey wanted to protect the name of the family.

[@evamai3545]

this is the most beautiful love story ever!! ''instead of matching horoscopes we match clinical history''

[@thima767]

100%

[@lovely.ameeeee485]

I’m sorry, but how is this beautiful?

[@lucywangari5511]

Genius 💯💯

[@testingacocunt4267]

Mano should have filed case against the husband and his family. It is inhumane to not use protection and infect mano knowing he had HIV. Karma should do his job.

[@TashHag108]

i was just wondering if he is in prison where he belongs

[@V.E.R.O.]

They probably didn't because of the stigma attached to it.

[@yashny]

It is illegal too if someone already know that they have it and still transmit it to another. He would have been punished if she pressed charges against him.

[@enataliek7369]

True

[@alyssabuffington6842]

It is in America- is it illegal in India?

[@ontherocks7426]

The world deserves many more doctors like her... What a documentary!!

[@zararoyce319]

There are a lot of very good doctors, but it depends, some may be narcissists who will cook crazy things because they are so stuck on certain points, I have seen such things

[@kirbywiggins5643]

My hats off to this doctor. She deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. What a great love story. There are many people people related to me with AIDS and HIV. It's a blessing to know they can still fall in love get married and have babies.

[@debasishsingha7930]

Love you

[@deshwasu3146]

Dr. Suniti Solomon is such a tolerant, understanding, and beautiful human being. Excellent documentary. Heart Warming.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Desh Wasu, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@doctordhruv8581]

Was a....

[@zulkarnainop6327]

Solomon??

[@arpansolomon7572]

@@zulkarnainop6327 Yep! Solomon

[@doctordhruv8581]

@@zulkarnainop6327 husband

[@tanwar6944]

A beautifully written and structured documentary. The idea of saving their face reveals for the ending is genius. I wish more documentaries were this creative.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, @Tanwar!

[@manukarthik4301]

Thank you for watching our story @Tanwar. Thank you @DW for hosting this documentary.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes tanwar

[@lyrehc77]

@@manukarthik4301 You guys have a beautiful story! Wishing you both more blessings. I will pray for you and Dr. Solomon, what a caring soul she was!!!

[@derekdolcy5839]

Tanwar yes ur right namasta 🙏😊😊😊😊😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💋💋💋💋💋💋😅

[@chandrakiran7925]

This made me cry😭, she is one of the great doctor world would ever have again. Where many doctors work for money but just few or it's rare to see such doctors with heartful who treat patients as family other than profession. RIP Dr. Solomon. In a world full of dishonesty we found a gem💎 through DW Documentary. Thank you DW documentary.

[@paolagrando5079]

She made such a massive difference, not just medically, but in society. I'm sure that thanks to her more and more doctors behaviour changed for the better and the same about people, common citizens. India you had a great doctor, a great activist, a great woman who imprived the country. Don't forget about her, she is a perfect example of how to be as a person, as a professional, as a partner. Greetings from Italy.

[@abenakwaewaah3793]

very well spoken

[@elizabethx1869]

I almost cried when the respectable doctor said that she had never attended her patients' wedding. Fight for a better and more welcoming world✊

[@cpr9720]

Absolutely

[@kiranp5611]

Citizens like her make us believe in the idea of India !

[@MsPinkston]

Even though she helped people she was kinda isolated from sharing in others joy because of the stigma that came with her job. Oh my gosh, she really sacrificed for others.

[@adriennethompson3382]

Yea, it sucks that she couldn’t partake in the joy and excitement she helped create for her patients to find love.

[@siouxmaelstrom4042]

She truly did, she left a prestigious job to look for HIV in India in 1986. At a time when people were not o ly evicted from their homes, but they were left to die and even expelled from villages for being sick. Even today you cannot tell people in india that you have an STD without being judged severely, especially if you are a female.

[@uchihasaske11]

Maybe thats her happiness to help and give hope to other people.

[@clairetingling6633]

I'm going to add to this story ,my partner ( ex partner) infected me with HIV that he knew he had ,but I'm not going to be angry any more but enjoy what is my life and keep looking forward . God bless xx your not alone, for along time I felt I was .

[@YPM498]

@@clairetingling6633 Thank you for sharing your story❤️ You can still live a normal life after being infected with HIV since we live in a society where medicine is continuously advancing.

[@niulaef3867]

I really hope that her work both in medical research and psychosocial care will be carried on by other likeminded people after her passing. RIP Dr Solomon. What a rare Gem.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 😊 there niu laef ur right namasta 🙏😊

[@donnachrismorris4340]

That was one of the best docs I have ever seen. Very touching & romantic. My best friend died of AIDS in the 80s when AIDS first came out. I am extremely pleased they have meds for this disease.

[@_eyesmile]

it‘s unfortunate that the Doctor already passed away. She must have helped a lot of people.

[@saniyaahmad3153]

I want to meet her 😭😭

[@nathann7913]

When she passed away? She is in heaven for sure 😢

[@ellelyng4764]

OMG we loss an angel ready what a great loss to us n our country..

[@wowso4]

R.i.P to the lovely doctor my condolences to her family.

[@sonaelizabeth1156]

😭😭😭😭

[@manishshankar4977]

Being a doctor is noble choice to serve people, but making a difference in someone's life with that choice is what gives that service value. Rest in peace Dr. Solomon.

[@mahimakadam00]

❤❤❤

[@zararoyce319]

It depends, some are very narcissistic and abuse there is supposed “expert knowledge“ for to cook the most outrageous ideas every case is different

[@acosiak6191]

Very true.

[@Melnokina.-.]

Not true. I have disabilities and doctors are the worst. I see over 10 every year and it isn't good

[@Sim-po1mc]

​@@zararoyce319thanks for your negativity we really needed that 🤔

[@soupp7168]

She was such a pure soul, we need more doctors like her

[@hellosikha]

A movie should be made about her...& people should normalize this topic the way she did❤❤

[@HarpreetSingh-ds2zo]

She was my teacher and an inspiring model in my life. Miss u maam😢

[@mustafeabdi8483]

She was so humble and so human

[@helencoven]

You were so lucky to have known such n inspiring and amazing lady!🌸❤️🙏🏻

[@adv.tanmaymalikOfficial]

Lucky' man hope you become like her

[@alisonfraser3305]

I'm so sorry for your loss. She seems like one in a million.

[@HarpreetSingh-ds2zo]

@@alisonfraser3305 she was a pioneer in her field

[@nungsangmen6378]

My heart broke when she said her patients tell her not to come to their weddings.

[@sapnesuhaneladakpankeallep8828]

So ppl won't detect their hiv status?

[@tiyamukherjee3298]

same here I was also very sad , but on the other side you can't do anything about it as the disease is notorious not only in India worldwide

[@SukhdeepSingh-xi6gc]

@@tiyamukherjee3298 ,,, Do u get this problem from ur Boyfriend,,?

[@paengkeov1486]

I was also sad to hear her patients didn’t welcome her to their weddings.

[@kishore1261]

It is the second oath they took ‘to protect the integrity of their patients at any cost’ .🖤

[@drfattie]

I am a chiropractor so very different than an MD. I see several clients with HIV and when they tell me or I see it in their forms it’s as if saying the sky is just a different shade of blue, and we carry on. I could never imagine treating them any differently than anyone else. This doc is someone special.

[@talkuchil1855]

Where are you from Fatimah

[@streamx7806]

You are as special as her, i really hope you know that.

[@streamx7806]

@@talkuchil1855 Iran, as an Afghan I can tell from her last name.

[@talkuchil1855]

@@streamx7806 are you girl ?

[@streamx7806]

@@talkuchil1855 no, why?

[@sevenoctobers7471]

I usually don't cry at weddings but I did with this one. Manu and Karthik sound so happy to have found each other. Many joyful years to the both of them and their families. 💞

[@sudhirkataria9958130]

Dr Solomon was so inspiring. World need women like her..RIP

[@funDAYsmiling]

I guess she is proof that we in the West love “Indians,” for a reason as I know they’ve done so much with so little, relatively quickly, over there in India. Sadly, because unlike the Chinese, Hindustan, much like the West has built-in Hindu society the belief of Karma which Christianity also tries to teach us through the “Life After Death, and Judgement after death,” allegory, India will take at least 100, if not 200 years to take its rightful place as the leader of the world since unlike China we, won’t take slaves and enslave either our own or any minorities just to get rich quick.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

@@funDAYsmiling You lying. What about the tamil people what about the siddi people . THE SO CALLED UNTOUCHABLES WHO CANNOT ADVANCE BECAUSE OF SO CALLED THATS THEIR FAMILY CASTE AT BIRTH THE SO CALLED KARMA OF THEIR ANCESTORS. BOTH CHINA INDIA AND THE WEST LEACH OFF OF AFRICA THEN NOW AND FOREVER. AFRICA IS THE ONLY CONTINENT WITH REPLENISHING RESOURCES. KNOW YOUR FACTZ

[@patoteto2]

She died ? 🥺🥺🥺 it’s always the good ones

[@korro5870]

Wow What a Loss - How long ago was this documentary made?

[@moonhera8966]

@@patoteto2 Yes year 2015

[@thedrifflife5792]

This doctor was God sent. My heart sank at the end, when I’ve read that she’s passed. She’s blessed so many lives, never treated anyone differently. What a lovely, kind hearted person. May she rest in perfect peace ❤️

[@donnachrismorris4340]

Agreed. I shed as tear to find she had passed.

[@lilorandall9387]

🙏🙏😰

[@Asia.Persuasia]

She probably died of a broken heart.

[@Sigma2HisAlpha]

Amen.

[@angelafeldhahn4849]

Mine too. I cried. The world lost an amazing person. Breaks my heart.

[@angelafeldhahn4849]

This doctor is a saint! I love how she is like a mother to all of her patients. She has given so much while being so humble. ❤️

[@Gigi-qj6yp]

I was smiling like a teenage girl during the sweet text and wedding. I loved this.

[@abhinandansharma1999]

pretty much ashamed that i as Indian i didn't know Dr. Suniti. Thank you so much DW. i hope some day our Indian media will learn something from you

[@abhinandansharma1999]

@Tikesh i know n I'm not demonizing my culture

[@praffulmalkoti4407]

@@abhinandansharma1999 another cry baby I am ashamed of my culture seriously you guys are such a soyboy

[@clovebeans713]

@@praffulmalkoti4407 He didnt mention anything about being ashamed of Indian culture? Reading compression 0

[@theblissedcorner1728]

Cringy things are getting famous in india ..... people like dr suniti is really a gem for the mankind .... it's a big loss for us we lose her....om shanti

[@nabztaztic582]

Why was she awarded a medal after her death? They should have given it when she was alive, she would have been happy 😔

[@emilegriffith1473]

So she involuntarily had sex workers blood drawn after being raided by police " which she said with a smile"? This is a demon

[@blackngrey4424]

@@emilegriffith1473 Well earlier and even now ... prostitutions r being raided by police , that was not controlled by her plus she made a good use out of opportunity and she just wanted to spread awareness amongst people regardings HIV viruse and there is nothing wrong with that bcoz once u take a Hippocratic oath , u have to help people even in their most vulnerable stage ... Is this thing demonic to u ? ... I think she did what a doc must to do and that is research & help . Hope u have a good day ...

[@bondiagent0079]

But her intention was for the betterment of society. God bless her soul🤲

[@cnashford2]

@@emilegriffith1473 I totally missed that someone mentioned it being involuntary.

[@emilegriffith1473]

@@blackngrey4424 no that is against everything the hippocratic oath stands for.. Involuntarily taking someone's blood... Smiling about poor sex workers trying to make money. Demonic

[@volcanictempest78]

Just finished watching within moments of being happy for their marriage ..my heart sank when i heard of Dr Suniti's demise....If Manu and Karthik are seeing the comment...I wish the world of happiness for you...Just one doubt won't the face reveal pose a problem...if you could give us how that experience was it would be very insightful..thank you

[@itsofficialyou7014]

💙 god bless you, love 🌹

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

This Doctor was so amazing. May her soul continue to rest in peace. She gave her all and stayed true to her calling ❤

[@sauravanand6047]

Indian government has given "Padma Shri " (one of thehighest civilian ) award to the doctor Solomon posthumously . She died in 2015 due to pancreatic cancer

[@akashdas9292]

Sorry but India's highest civilian award is 'Bharat Ratna' not 'Padma Shri'

[@sauravanand6047]

@@akashdas9292 edited thanks

[@annabethjackson1871]

@ARYAN KHAREL No, but it's the least we can do, since she isn't among us anymore

[@mashal2567]

Ugh... why do always the most beautiful and amazing people die from cancer... or suffer from some sort of disease.

[@qjtvaddict]

@@mashal2567 don’t worry Covid19 is killing the most selfish people nowadays there will be balance

[@VickyMulema]

This is the best, most hopeful, encouraging documentary i've watched in a long time. Dr. Solomon played her part so well on the planet. may she rest in peace.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Vicky Mulema, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@kavitaverma5557]

This is the best and most inspired reality I 've watched. Salute to the heroes of this real picture

[@manukarthik4301]

@@DWDocumentary ♥️

[@manukarthik4301]

@@kavitaverma5557 ♥️

[@nancypiccirillo405]

This doctor brought so much light through the darkest of times. I am in aw of her may she be remembered always. Rip

[@wickandde]

It's so sad how they ended up with HIV, no fault of their own but such a beautiful ending, I hope they have a beautiful life together ❤

[@9roselove9]

Pretty sure the men got it from prostitutes

[@reshilvalle5366]

that was deep, "we'll take care of her and make sure she survives and enjoy life" Dr Solomon for President! RIP. Great lady.

[@localtribe2851]

She died in 2015 :(

[@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471]

@@localtribe2851 Aww! What a tremendous Loss! RIP Lovely Lady 🎈

[@charissechristinesalcedosi1608]

Is she dead?

[@SM-th6cm]

Oh she died??? What happened to her?

[@yukiefromoz2573]

@@SM-th6cm She died of cancer. Watch till the end.

[@shaz2868]

By the end of this documentary I shed a few tears. What an amazing woman Dr Solomon was RIP.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes rip to her Sha kadir namasta 🙏😊😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💋💋💋💋🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mini-mini_387]

This was a beautiful documentary and Dr Solomon compassion and care for her patients are beautifully exceptional. What a wonderful woman. Her time on this earth was a true blessing to this world. May she forever rest in peace and may all her matches be forever happy,healthy and loving.

[@ds8290]

In America. I remember there was a time that each person had to get tested for std’s before being allowed to marry. They should go back to those times, so each person is aware of whether or not they have something. That should be mandatory everywhere, so it gives the other person the choice. It is a human right to know if their partner has something.

[@jd517]

I didn't expect to start tearing up by the end. This was a very well done documentary about such a taboo topic. May Dr. Solomon rest in peace.

[@bheemarayamadivalkar2368]

Hi

[@ravikumar-rj8fn]

She was a good example of good human being, kind hearted, beautifulness, elegance...i really love the documentary...❤️💐

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @ravi kumar, Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. We're glad you liked the documentary. :-) Best, The DW Documentary Team

[@kcdmine3635]

Absolutely

[@gangarajeshwar2036]

Yah i too

[@janeann3331]

WOW, BRAVO! I cried my eyes out with this documentary. Such beautiful work!!!

[@doodledame38]

Fantastic documentary! So well-made. The doctor was a God sent. I was so sad when reading about her death at the end. RIP.

[@naveershain]

It hurt me when I came to know that Doctor is no more...... I was taken back when She said, '' I love my husband for 43 years''. She was really an ideal woman. She is no more is a lost of humanity. 💔 Respect from Pakistan

[@DeserieDrew]

She loved him even though he was a Christian. Such a beautiful person. Ahead of her time for sure.

[@sb1406]

Pakistan=India. Don’t forget that.

[@insectbite1714]

@@sb1406 China wants to invade Pakistan to destroy India.

[@sb1406]

@@insectbite1714 Let them maybe then that country will wake up.

[@sb1406]

@I Love Cookies No they aren’t the people are the same it has been for thousands of years.

[@kiranp5611]

Did anyone notice, her voice elated after they met each other, unlike before when her voice was filled with pain !

[@PraDeepYaDav-ym8xe]

yup i did

[@sentiimchen2168]

Yes! Infact both their voices had this excited bubble after they started talking!

[@Annie-Ruth]

They are so sweet together.

[@dejaporter7338]

@@Annie-Ruth ikr 🥴 I'm still smiling ☺️

[@manukarthik4301]

You are right in your observation @Kiran thank you so much ♥️🙏

[@izabelreis5274]

This was so heartwarming. What a beautiful work by Dr. Solomon and beautiful documentary.

[@Malu-lx8hd]

Wow, I wished that someone was continuing the doctor's legacy. She was a jewel to those patients.

[@lilethm.alvarez7330]

My fav part was the joy in their voice as their relationship grew. 💗💗

[@julianochieng9955]

Me too

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true lileth m Alvarez 🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

[@SashiPujar-si9jp]

Good

[@GlitterBrixx]

Me too!!! ❤

[@harshdeepkaur4481]

This doctor made great efforts by not only keeping her patients alive but to make their life happy and fulfilled .

[@taelorparker826]

I

[@aperture0]

This sucks! India still has so many cases of HIV blood transfusion.

[@GabbyF]

I have no words to describe how beautiful this documentary is 😍 may the doctor's soul rest in peace and that the marriages last forever ♾️ very beautiful, hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@carolchen2320]

One of the most beautiful documentaries I have ever watched - tearing up at the library right now

[@annadeak1184]

Your happiness is so contagious, I've been smiling for 20 minutes now. Thank you both that you allowed your journey to be taken on camera!

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Anna Deák, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@templatelf]

Medical Colleges in India should show documentaries like these of such Indian Pioneers. It's a shame most of the students pass out of MBBS not knowing these people.

[@syedanaziyafatima2816]

Happy i found it whilst I'm here🙂

[@SSS-dn3uz]

Not only in medical field, every field must show documentary of selfless professional persons, so they will work selflessly ,why only docters?

[@templatelf]

@@SSS-dn3uz I never mentioned only medical fields or doctors.

[@SSS-dn3uz]

@@templatelf u blind read u comment above, and remember docter studies for 6yrmbbs +1yr rural service+ 1yr pg exam prep+ 3 yr pg + 1to 3 yr of pg rural service+ after that specialist course for 3 yrs not to live in poverty they will charge what they deserve ,if u hv such good mind for to help people u should become ur self a docter and treat the people for free , I will appreciate then not giving advice to somebody , no one work for free that is reality even begger don't come to u for begging if u not give any money , everything is investment and returns I don't like advice by those people who didn't helped any one in their whole life , will advise ambani should donate his money to poor Help may be of any kind ,u can also help by paying 100/ month to needy ,did ever done that?

[@templatelf]

@@SSS-dn3uz Maybe you should think before you speak and learn english properly next time. I completed my MBBS as of 2020. I was implying in my original comment that as we are taught about great medical people like Y.Subba Rao from India this Doctor should've also been mentioned in our curriculum. I only came to know about her in youtube, she wasn't mentioned once in our community medicine textbook in infectious diseases which is why I made this comment. And also I didnt say "only" I said such Indian pioneers meaning not just limited to medical profession. But since the subject was about medicine & the video was related to medicine I mentioned medical colleges and in my 2nd comment that is what I again repeated. By reading your comment I can safely now can say that you know crap about the medical field. mbbs is 5 yrs not 6. 1yr rural service is not compulsory now, government has removed it, atleast for my state it is. The same applies for PG you only have to do 1year of Senior Residency after 3yrs of PG to be a Assistant. Super Specialty is optional, not every branch needs it there's something called end branches too. Finally I don't need to prove myself to a idiot like you who can't understand what another person is saying. Also maybe from next time use your brain more and use your tongue less.

[@jbadianyama]

I like how they showed their faces at the end. Great documentary!

[@desiinfrance908]

It is for videos like these that KZbin needs to add a "superlike" button ! Beautifully made and heartwarming. Thanks for your service Dr Solomon !

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad you like our content!

[@loveislove4879]

im in my 30s. i got this disease as a teenager during my first "encounter". In the USA there is a big stigma if youre "poz". there are some 1.2 million poz men n women here. Gay and straight, rich and poor, black and white. A matching program like this is greatly needed here as well as all around the world. some days the loneliness is a lot to take.

[@preetamkumar9496]

Looking forward to it :)

[@nagratna793]

Hope u find someone 👍

[@bancynkonge9288]

I agree,problems should be faced head on. taking into account the burden they bring with

[@jhamadhu2809]

😢

[@alisonfraser3305]

I'm sorry life has dealt you some tough cards. I often worry the younger generations have forgotten the horror of the early days of HIV/AIDS and the huge disservice to humanity by drug companies and politicians. It was genocide, plain and simple. With better treatments and the waning media attention, people in the Western world seem to think it only happens "in Africa" or somewhere else that does not concern them. It concerns everyone. I hope one thing that comes from the current pandemic is a recognition that we have a duty to support one another in illness and keep each other safe from harm. Nobody should be left behind. This documentary really illustrates that, whether medicine or marriage, it's all the same thing. Love for our fellow humans. Know that I never forget you are out there and still suffering. I hope 2021 brings something wonderful your way.

[@happywanderer2874]

This documentary should win an award. What an incredible doctor and a compassionate human.

[@tomlovesimran]

We need this kind of doctors in this world. She is so sweet, humble and way ahead of her time- the right time

[@Twilightmoon1972]

I am so touched by this documentary...I wish there were more doctors or others who would play Matchmaker to people with this disease and others.

[@vishi125]

One of the most beautiful love stories..... but knowing that the Dr has passed away is the saddest part of this story

[@IAmQube]

I know right, she did NOT deserve cancer. The world needs more beautiful souls like her.

[@cjgh2812]

@@IAmQube I agree with you 100%.

[@rishavrishu1065]

Rip

[@unapologeticallyme8513]

"They're all flowers of the same god" what a beautiful way to put it ♡

[@ArunKumar-nr1ch]

😊😊😊

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

I know, I am going to keep that with me

[@thebaddest3452]

Too bad she didn't believe in it herself!!

[@veronicabane3639]

Except her daughter

[@metalheadlass9868]

This woman is someone every country and every city needs. Great human being.

[@lauram4168]

Wow that Doctor was an Angel, such a wonderful human being. I hope that things have changed a little and women are more appreciated in India. This was a very touching documentary

[@tafannumkagojitwisha2132]

in the end when their faces were reveled and the music played, pal pal...that part was sooo touching

[@manukarthik4301]

♥️🙏

[@Atyantanand9656]

She is one of the most inspiring and Frank lady I have seen.

[@FC-hj9ub]

She died in 2015

[@ankitpurohit3010]

You know that when a kind person does things for society, they donot expect to come back in any form, they just keep their good work....this is what I learn to such videos and this is also one of them. Dr. Solomon thanks to your passion to work for the society, where kind person like you will always be remembered. ❤RIP

[@Century-sb3ql]

Literally gasped in the end because the reveal felt so personal!!! It would have been an amazing doc either way but wow, powerful moment

[@shahnawazahmad4562]

"Her wish is my desire" What a lovely thing.

[@somethingaboutbeaute]

I've watched this documentary a few times now and I still feel so sad knowing all of the beautiful work she did and how caring she was and how she never discriminated against anyone who had HIV/AIDS only to pass away from Cancer!!! She's a true hero and angel in my eyes!!!!! ❤ *RIP* ❤

[@KhaliPeeliBheja]

Truly.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 👋 there friend namasta 🙏😊

[@paixamourchanel9084]

What a wonderful documentary on a great topic! Immunocompromised or not - match making using blood work is something amazing! I’m glad she used it in pursuit of a great cause. And what a sweet soul. She treats all the patients like her own children…down to the “Did you finish your tea?”

[@theodorebandamartin]

wow..what a powerful woman..she did the unthinkable and attended to those that needed it the most..give life a fair go..thanks Doctor Solomon.

[@chaberwil13]

I wholeheartedly wish Manu and Karthik a happily every after and Dr. Solomon a long life. Such lovely souls. Edit: My heart sank when I saw the very last portion of the video... Rest in peace Dr. This world needs more people like you.

[@manukarthik4301]

@T.Wil Thank you so much dear....its been a beautiful happily ever after for both of us. Unfortunately Dr Suniti is no more with us, but we feel her presence all the time. We are so thankful to @DW

[@africanmermaid234]

@@manukarthik4301 oh my gosh it’s you!!!! Many blessings to you for a peaceful and happy and prosperous life. Love heals 💕❤️

[@meluk6991]

@@manukarthik4301 thank you for sharing your beautiful story with the world. Hello to Karthik.

[@cynergy7985]

@@manukarthik4301 your love story has me in tears!!!! I'm SO thankful you both found each other & what a beautifully sweet love that you both have!!!!🥰 CONGRATS!!!!💞🎉🎊

[@mariahewitt9787]

@@manukarthik4301 I'm so happy that you have found each other. May you have a long and happy life together. God bless you.

[@findranjitiit]

This thing kept me glued. A far better story than bollywood crap out there.

[@ewuraamagrant4822]

Lol

[@nehemiakhawzol6925]

kaha se bollywood ghusa diya bhai.. this is documentary.. and bollywood are movies... documentary and movies are different...

[@mariaferreira9572]

I watched it twice !!! I MEAN WHAT A LADY !!! REST IN PEACE 🕯🕯🕯🌹

[@syedanessa2593]

Beautiful documentary. Dr. Suniti what an amazing doctor and even better human. Thank you for your work!

[@mjs3370]

One of the most beautiful documentaries I’ve watched. Loved it.

[@saibliss7976]

The sheer happiness in Karthik's laugh & voice when he talked about meeting her... it feels like it's the first time he's really laughed.

[@dejaporter7338]

It was so heartwarming to hear 🥴♥️

[@manukarthik4301]

♥️🙏

[@yoyos4133]

Dr. Solomon surely made a lot of people’s life happier. She must be smiling looking down to all the people she helped. I hope Karthik and Manu are living a happy life❤️😊

[@vijaybabu5999]

Can I get Solomon contact number

[@matildabishops9196]

@@vijaybabu5999 ….She has passed away.

[@vijaybabu5999]

@@matildabishops9196 when

[@matildabishops9196]

@@vijaybabu5999 …It was in the earlier comments.

[@manukarthik4301]

@ yoyo Yes we are living a good and happy life thank you so much ❤️😊

[@nidhinvarghese4993]

One of the best documentaries I have seen... Heart touching.

[@viniciusalmeida5291]

What a beautiful, beautiful documentary, I love the way it ended, love is all we need

[@tabishshah8785]

My thinking towards HIV patients totally changed after watching this!

[@memyselfandeye76]

open mindedness and education is a beautiful thing, isn't it?

[@lenab.m.3708]

@@memyselfandeye76 i really wonder what you assumed

[@misselle1430]

@@lenab.m.3708 maybe that in this day and age there is no excuse for ignorance.

[@juliaissajeva7127]

Dr. Solomon cared for her patients in every way possible! Such a lovely and admirable woman. If I were her patient she would be my guest of honor at the wedding. It's so unfortunate that the society makes people fear to do so.

[@user-gp2by3km6c]

Same wish

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true Julia issaieve

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 👋 there dr solmoncared Julia namasta 🙏😊🇨🇮🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🔥🔥😘😘😘🥰🥰💋💋💋

[@derekdolcy5839]

Aww iam sure Julia issaievas namasta 🙏😊😃😃😃🇨🇮❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🔥💋💋🥰🥰🥰

[@SashiPujar-si9jp]

Good

[@user-ui8wv1fh9h]

Wonderful story, hats off Doc! Inspiring to the max. All person in this docu are amazing. Thanks for sharing, u've no idea how moving it is.

[@luannesantana9430]

This is so touching, it inspired me greatly! 😭💗 May God bless all the couples that were paired and may her work keep changing lives! 🙏

[@mslatif3378]

So sad to hear of Dr. Solomon passing away. She touched many people’s lives. She opened her heart and showed compassion & empathy to her patients!! Bravo 👏 👏

[@dancing523]

She died??? What a wonderful soul!!!!

[@tanih_bhat]

@@dancing523 in 2015

[@Indian12023]

Ohhh really is the doctor no more 😢😢😢😢???

[@annetteodanga]

She died of cancer,so sad@@Indian12023

[@beeblake7591]

So very saddening 😢 the world needs people like her .. May she rip 🕊️

[@mamamarianovits9029]

This doctor is what every doctor ought to be.... one who treats the patient as a whole person, seeing their humanity irregardless of their diagnosis, not merely doling out meds to treat a symptom. Western doctors could learn a thing or two. Listening to Karthik giggle like a school boy when attempting to describe his feelings.... priceless. My heart has been made joyful.

[@felixkimani5375]

This documentary is so heartwarming and educative. It's perfection.

[@LoveHealsAndProtects]

I had shivers down my spine when the captions said after 2 years virus was almost undetectable. Love heals and protects!!! ❤❤❤