(Rated R, 113 mins.)
In New Delhi a pair of middle-class parents (Lillete Dubey and Naseeruddin Shah) work themselves into a tizzy over their daughter’s (Vasundhara Das) arranged marriage they can barely afford. The groom is flying in from all places, Houston, Texas, and another relative from Australia so you know the cultural clashes are soon to follow. Translation: Cell phones meet India’s rituals. It’s a joyous experience, entertaining and engaging with a family that’s a boisterous mix of bickering, drinking and dancing. An Altman-feel film spiced with curry and a happy ending. Shah, as the father, is outstanding and one of India’s most respected actors of both film and stage.
In New Delhi a pair of middle-class parents (Lillete Dubey and Naseeruddin Shah) work themselves into a tizzy over their daughter’s (Vasundhara Das) arranged marriage they can barely afford. The groom is flying in from all places, Houston, Texas, and another relative from Australia so you know the cultural clashes are soon to follow. Translation: Cell phones meet India’s rituals. It’s a joyous experience, entertaining and engaging with a family that’s a boisterous mix of bickering, drinking and dancing. An Altman-feel film spiced with curry and a happy ending. Shah, as the father, is outstanding and one of India’s most respected actors of both film and stage.