Monsoon Wedding Movie Review 2001

Outlines the clash of India's traditional culture with the growing modern sensibilities of the new Delhi. Aditi Vermas (Das) is promised in marriage to Hemant (Dabas) an Indian computer programmer living in Houston, whom she has yet to meet. The problem is, Aditi has a life of her own, including a married TV host for a boyfriend. When the couple eventually meet, tensions and attraction arises as a bevy of romantic subplots swirl like the title's monsoon around them. Film's large, Altman-esque cast of characters include both sides of the intendeds' family. Nair's engaging storylines, fresh premise and lush cinematography succeed in depicting the turbulent modern life in Delhi. In English, and Hindi and Punjabi (with English subtitles).

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 113 minutes.
Originally from Indian, United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Wedding Bells, India, Family Ties, Romantic Comedy, Child Abuse

Screenplay

Sabrina Dhawan

Cast

Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shetty, Vasundhara Das, Parvin Dabas, Vijay Raaz, Tilotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor

Cinematography

Declan Quinn

Director

Mira Nair

Music

Mychael Danna

Other

Magdaline Volaitis, Allyson C. Johnson, Arjun Bhasin, Stephanie Carroll

Producer

Caroline Baron, Mira Nair, Mirabai Films, Pandora Film, Paradis Film, USA Films