Raj Zutshi Movies
In lieu of a by-the-numbers Bollywood film, this Indian-produced effort from director Meneka Das represents a throwback to the arthouse-style films of Satyajit Ray and Bimal Roy. The tale unfurls in the 1970s, where Seth (Joe Anderson), the racially-mixed son of a Caucasian mother and Indian commissioner father, returns to India from school in Britain and experiences a joyous reunion with Asha (Meneka Das) a friend from childhood. Asha, as it turns out, was orphaned as a young girl, and happens to attend an all-girls' school where one of her teachers is Sheila (Helena Michell), Seth's mother. Over a short period of time, Seth and Asha's relationship blossoms from a renewed friendship into full romance, which draws the ire of both of Seth's parents and prompts them to interfere - thus setting the stage for tragedy. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Joe Anderson, Meneka Das, (more)
Accused of cheating and desperate to prove his innocence, an eighteen-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai reflects back on his tumultuous life while competing to win 20 million rupees on India's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Danny Boyle's inspirational drama. Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) may not have a penny to his name, but that could all change in a matter of hours. He's one question away from taking the top prize on India's most popular television game show, but as with everything else in Jamal's life, it isn't going to be easy. Arrested by police under suspicion of cheating, Jamal is interrogated by the authorities. The police simply can't believe that a common "slumdog" could possibly possess the knowledge to get this far in the game, and in order to convince them of how he gained such knowledge, Jamal begins reflecting back on his childhood. As young boys, Jamal and his older brother, Salim, lived in squalor, and lost their mother in a mob attack on Muslims. Subsequently forced to rely on their own wits to survive, the desperate siblings fell back on petty crime, eventually befriending adorable yet feisty young Latika as they sought out food and shelter on the unforgiving streets of Mumbai. Though life on the streets was never easy, Jamal's experiences ultimately instilled in him the knowledge he needed to answer the tough questions posed to him on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. And though Jamal makes a convincing case for himself, one question still remains: why would a young man with no apparent desire for wealth or fame be so determined to win big on a national game show? Of course, it won't be long until everyone finds out the answer to this burning question, because as Jamal sits down to find out whether he will be rich beyond his wildest dreams, 60 million viewers remain transfixed to their televisions eager to see if he'll correctly answer the final question. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, (more)
In the stark landscape of Ladakh, 12,000 feet up in the Himalayas, a little girl, her father, and her younger brother find their small village at the top of the world suddenly overtaken by an army on the hunt for an elusive enemy. Lasya (Gauri) is a young girl who is prone to daydreaming, and lives in the isolated village of Ladakh with her father Karma (Danny Denzongpa) and her mercurial brother Chomo (Angchuk). While the summer months frequently bring tourists to Ladakh, the winter months bring little more than harsh living conditions and isolation. It's a village located in India's still-contested Jammu and Kashmir state, and as a result, the military takes security in Ladakh very seriously. One day, seemingly out of nowhere, Lasya's quiet routine is loudly interrupted by the military as they storm into the village in search of the enemy. When they find a frozen body instead, the mission takes an unanticipated turn. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danny Denzongpa, Gauri, (more)
For those who date before marriage, one's wedding day can be viewed as the perfect culmination of an ideal romance; when it comes to couples engaged in an arranged marriage, however, exchanging vows is simply the first step of a hopeful romance. Abhay Sachdeva and Ritika Khanna may have been virtual strangers when they found out they would be spending the rest of their lives together, but over the course of their five-day honeymoon, the couple that had never so much as held hands is about to get a crash course in the true meaning of commitment and togetherness. Upon departing from their hometown of Bangalore for the rolling hills of Ootay, Abhay and Sachdeva will come into contact with a number of people who have strong opinions concerning the institution of marriages. While most movies end with the ringing of wedding bells, Just Married begins with that familiar sound and follows the newly united couple to find out if two people who have never met can forge a lifetime of happiness together. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Fardeen Khan, Esha Deol, (more)
Rahul Dholakia's drama Heaven & Hell on Earth offers a human drama set during the riots that erupted in India in 2002. In the town of Ahmedabad, Cyrus (Naseeruddin Shah) enjoys a happy life with his wife and two children. His son Parzan (Parzan Dastur) is a dreamer with an interest in sports, and their dutiful younger daughter Dilshad (Pearl Bariswalla) completes the seemingly perfect family. Soon the family plays host to a visiting American college student who is studying the life of Mahatma Gandhi. After a religious attack, the town erupts in violence, resulting in the disappearance of Parzan. Cyrus sets about doing everything in his power to recover his son. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Naseeruddin Shah, Corin Nemec, (more)
- Starring:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, (more)

- 2004
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- Starring:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, (more)
- Starring:
- Raghubir Yadav, Vikram Gokhale, (more)

- 2001
- NR
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One of the most expensive films ever to come out of Bollywood, Lagaan tells the tale of the Indian village Champaner, beset by drought and British colonialism in the year 1893. Without a drop of rain in months, the worried villagers of Champaner decide to ask the local authorities for a temporary repeal of their taxes -- the hated lagaan. Led by the heroic Bhuvan (Indian superstar Aamir Khan) they bring their plight to the military governor, Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne). But the sadistic Russell threatens to raise the lagaan threefold, unless the villagers can beat his men at a game of cricket, in which case he'll lift taxes on the entire province for a period of three years. Bhuvan accepts the challenge, but there's a problem -- no one in Champaner knows how to play cricket. A band of misfits come to the rescue, coached by Russell's soft-hearted sister Elizabeth (Rachel Shelley), and the race is on to be ready in three months' time. An epic reworking of Victory with eye-popping song-and-dance routines, Lagaan was a major cinematic event in India upon its release. ~ Connor McMadden, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, (more)












