This is a well-documented social phenomenon in India, and the honest answer is: very likely, for several compounding reasons.
The "eligible bachelor" pressure overrides stated preferences
In Indian matrimonial culture, a young doctor is considered one of the most prized matches possible. The combination of status, income stability, and social prestige creates enormous pressure from families - not just the women themselves. A man's stated sexual orientation is frequently dismissed or minimized by prospective families.
Disbelief and rationalization are common
Homosexuality in India, while legally decriminalized since the 2018 Navtej Singh Johar ruling, still carries significant stigma and is widely disbelieved as a "real" or "permanent" identity by older generations and in more conservative circles. Common rationalizations include:
- "He just hasn't met the right woman"
- "It's a phase / Western influence"
- "Marriage will sort it out" (a deeply harmful but prevalent belief)
Family-driven pursuit
Often the pursuit isn't from the woman directly but from her family, who may not even inform her of his stated orientation. Matrimonial platforms and family brokers frequently ignore or filter out such disclosures.
Urban vs. rural divide
In metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, or Delhi - especially in liberal, educated circles - his being openly gay would be taken more seriously and respected. In smaller cities or more traditional communities, it would likely be largely disregarded.
The "beard" dynamic
There's also a known phenomenon of families of gay women actively seeking gay men for mutually convenient marriages, so not all pursuit is in bad faith.
The bottom line is that social capital (doctor + wealth + looks) is so high in the Indian marriage market that it frequently steamrolls over explicitly stated preferences, especially regarding homosexuality, which many families still treat as negotiable or correctable.