Sima's international recognition began with the award-winning documentary A Suitable Girl, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, New York, and received global acclaim in 2017. She later became a worldwide phenomenon as the face of Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, which debuted in July 2020. The critically acclaimed series introduced millions of viewers to the traditions and nuances of Indian matchmaking and earned Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The success continued with Seasons 2 and 3, further expanding her global influence and taking her matchmaking journey beyond India.

Her television and OTT appearances include Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Mika Di Vohti, Bigg Boss, and the OTT reality show Sach Ya Kalesh. She is also set to appear in an upcoming matchmaking series, continuing her mission of helping people find meaningful relationships.

Sima's contribution to promoting Indian culture has earned her numerous prestigious honors. She received the Bharat Gaurav Award in Dubai for showcasing Indian values to the world, was felicitated by the Governor of Maharashtra for her contribution to women's empowerment, received the Trend Setter Award from Kamala Trust, and was honored with the Elite Influential Indian Award at the Statue of Liberty, New York.

Recognized as a thought leader, Sima has been invited to speak at some of the world's most prestigious educational institutions, including Yale University, Stanford University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Emory University, the University of Illinois Chicago, the London School of Economics, King's College London, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick, the University of Oxford, and several other leading universities across the United States and the United Kingdom.

In recognition of her remarkable achievements and cultural impact, India Post released a commemorative postal stamp featuring Sima Taparia.