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Bollywood Queen (2002)

Bollywood Queen (2002)
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A half-parody and half-loving tribute to the over-the-top style of Indian musicals, this song-and-dance-filled musical comedy-drama concerns Geena (Preeya Kalidas), a pretty and virtuous young women who has been raised by a loving but strictly traditional Indian family. One day, Geena happens to meet a charming and footloose visiting Englishmen named Jay (James MacAvoy), and it's love at first sight for the both of them. However, Geena's family does not approve of her dating a relative stranger, and as her brothers keep an eye on her every move, Geena is forced to meet Jay on the sly. Before long, she impulsively leaves for England with him, with her family giving chase. Along the way, the story stops periodically to give the characters the opportunity to burst into song, though along with the expected Hindi pop tunes, the characters let loose with blues, folk, and roots rock compositions. Bollywood Queen was screened in competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Preeya Kalidas, James McAvoy, (more)
Director(s):
Jeremy Wooding
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Bollywood Queen

A half-parody and half-loving tribute to the over-the-top style of Indian musicals, this song-and-dance-filled musical comedy-drama concerns Geena (Preeya Kalidas), a pretty and virtuous young women who has been raised by a loving but strictly traditional Indian family. One day, Geena happens to meet a charming and footloose visiting Englishmen named Jay (James MacAvoy), and it's love at first sight for the both of them. However, Geena's family does not approve of her dating a relative stranger, and as her brothers keep an eye on her every move, Geena is forced to meet Jay on the sly. Before long, she impulsively leaves for England with him, with her family giving chase. Along the way, the story stops periodically to give the characters the opportunity to burst into song, though along with the expected Hindi pop tunes, the characters let loose with blues, folk, and roots rock compositions. Bollywood Queen was screened in competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

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Director(s):
Jeremy Wooding
Writer(s):
Jeremy Wooding, Neil Spencer
Producer(s):
Jeremy Wooding, Jason Piette, Michael Lionello Cowan
Categories:
Romance, Music & Performing Arts
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    Anne L.

    I admit that I rented this because I am in love with James McAvoy. I was glad I did. I enjoyed it. To post an honest review: this movie is not for everyone. I don't think my boyfriend would have liked it. But I loved the artistic musical scenes although at first I was like, "This is a musical?" It is sweet. I really liked it.

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    Sunil K.

    OK to watch with your teens if you are living outside India [west]. wery well directed, edited and nice music mix. If folks can watch dishum-dishum several time than this is a nice picture love story. very cute and clean movie

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    Tom S.

    OK -- Bollywood films are not for everyone, but they do rate a category of their own. This one does not offer much of a plot, and the sound, especially some of the dubbed songs was a bit "muddy" at times. Despite that, I recommend this film for the stunning colors, vivid sets and great photography. The editing was fast and smooth which added to the visual punch. I wish I could recreate the vibrant look in my own pictures and films. The song, music selection and dancing were eclectic, but fun and well chosen. Since these films are supposed to be fun and exciting, it succeeds. All in all, a well done film in this cult category.

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