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Bollywood Queen

  • 2002
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
531
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Bollywood Queen (2002)
MusicalRomance

A cross cultural romance set in London's East End about a young girl of Indian heritage.A cross cultural romance set in London's East End about a young girl of Indian heritage.A cross cultural romance set in London's East End about a young girl of Indian heritage.

  • Director
    • Jeremy Wooding
  • Writers
    • William Shakespeare
    • Neil Spencer
    • Jeremy Wooding
  • Stars
    • Preeya Kalidas
    • James McAvoy
    • Ray Panthaki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    531
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeremy Wooding
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Neil Spencer
      • Jeremy Wooding
    • Stars
      • Preeya Kalidas
      • James McAvoy
      • Ray Panthaki
    • 10User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Preeya Kalidas
    Preeya Kalidas
    • Geena
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Jay
    Ray Panthaki
    Ray Panthaki
    • Anil
    Ciarán McMenamin
    Ciarán McMenamin
    • Dean
    Kat Bhathena
    • Anjali
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Frank
    Amerjit Deu
    Amerjit Deu
    • Sanjay
    Karen David
    Karen David
    • Neeta
    • (as Karen Shenaz David)
    Lalita Ahmed
    Lalita Ahmed
    • Geena's mother
    Damian Asher
    • Bill
    Matt Bardock
    • Facer
    Andy Beckwith
    Andy Beckwith
    • Johnny
    Jo Cameron Brown
    Jo Cameron Brown
    • Anita
    Saraj Chaudhry
    • Tariq
    Giada Del Drago
    Giada Del Drago
    • Club Kid
    • (as Giada Dobrzenska)
    Fahar Faizaan
    • Factory Worker
    • (as Faizaan Shurai)
    Jade Hudson
    Jade Hudson
    • Geena and Jay's Friend
    Ronny Jhutti
    Ronny Jhutti
    • Dillip
    • Director
      • Jeremy Wooding
    • Writers
      • William Shakespeare
      • Neil Spencer
      • Jeremy Wooding
    • All cast & crew
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    6merlin-2

    Preeya Kalidas is stunning

    The story is as old as the hills but it works because of the film's immense charm, terrific music and great acting. I've seen it twice and loved it more the second time. Preeya Kalidas is a dream to look at and when she sings it's milk and honey.
    10pprice02

    Must understand context

    This movie is directed towards a very specific fan base but also has an appeal to normal movie watchers. If you understand Indian culture and in particular the UK version, you will love this film. It will definitely appear to be a dopey film to someone who doesn't understand the cultural context, but if you get it, then you'll definitely GET IT.

    The movie has somewhat of a predictable ending in that it is a typical bollywood movie. But, I think this movie actually incorporates some satire in that it overdoes the typical bollywood stuff in a 'Matrix' kind of way.

    The movie is still very much boy meets girl, girl's parents don't approve, boy spirals for awhile, girl's big brother plays the over protective role, and in the end the parents get fussy until everyone dances and ends up happy.
    9ponderer1982

    A REALISTIC portrayal of the struggles that first generation South Asians have to deal with

    I think the one or two reviewers who have given this movie an unfavorable review fail to realize that this movie was a SATIRE. Those educated in literature can spot the parallel to "West Side Story" in this movie. It deals with the very real struggles that first generation South Asians who were born and raised in western countries have to deal with. It exposes the REALITIES of how the older generations try to force old traditions on the younger generations and expect them to abide by them even when they can not even identify with them. It shows a real situation that many have to deal with, many South Asian parents force their children to choose between how the parents expect them to live their lives, or be true to themselves, and often times if they don't choose to live their lives how the parents expect them to live, then they disown their children. It sends a message to the parents, that if they weren't so stubborn and set in their old sense of thinking and traditions, then their children would still be in their lives and wouldn't be forced to take such extreme measures just to have a happy life.
    5ArizWldcat

    Cute and fun

    The British filmmaker blended Bollywood with the Western film world to make a sweet story of a nice Indian girl living in London. Her family, of course, wants her to marry a nice Indian boy and carry on the family traditions, but she meets and falls instantly in love with Jay, a nice boy that is definitely NOT Indian. The songs (of which there are many) are delivered in the Bollywood style of breaking into song at any moment (even more so than in American Musicals). All songs are in Hindi, even though the main character states in the film that she cannot speak Hindi. The music is so obviously fantasy in the movie that it seems okay, though. This was a lot of fun, and an enjoyable story.
    10sahana1

    A finely-crafted satire

    Bollywood Queen does a clever job of taking the genre of the typical mass-produced Indian film and weaving in a contemporary theme. The satire on the "Bollywood" movie is what makes this movie. If you haven't seen a Bollywood movie, expect to be a little baffled at the random song sequences and somewhat ludicrously simple themes (boy-meets-girl, forbidden love) . If you are familiar with Bollywood movies, you'll appreciate the caricatures that are played out.

    The thing that makes this movie especially clever is that beyond the caricatures, there's humor and irony. For instance, the song sequences are obvious satires, but instead of the schlocky lyrics of a real Bollywood flicks, these satirical songs have hilarious lyrics.

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    • Soundtracks
      Butterfly
      Written by Juliette Jaimes / Steve Welton-Jaimes

      Performed by Preeya Kalidas

      Produced by Darren Bennett / Steve Welton-Jaimes

      Published & Licensed by MC5 Music Ltd

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Arclight Films
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Королева Болливуда
    • Production companies
      • Spice Factory
      • Stretch Limo Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,830
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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