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Bollywood/Hollywood

"Nothing is what it appears to be."

October 25, 2002 1h 41m 5.6/10 (30 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Bollywood/Hollywood is a comedy/drama film. directed by Deepa Mehta.

Starring Rahul Khanna, Lisa Ray, and Moushumi Chatterjee

Synopsis

Rahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is "western" enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly who, to make matters worse, is a pop star. Before you can say "karmic intervention," Kimberly dies in a freak accident and Rahul is devastated. Instead of allowing him to mourn in peace, Rahul's mother sees the opportunity she's been waiting for. She threatens to call off his sister's wedding unless he finds himself a "nice Indian girl." Rahul enlists the services of Sue, a fiercely independent escort whom he believes to be Hispanic, and therefore not "married" to the conventions taught to young Indian women. With a wink in her eye, Sue accepts the deal to pose as his Indian bride-to-be. She needs the money and having never been a fan of the typical Indian male, she feels her heart is safe. The charade begins....

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 25, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (30 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Different Tree Same Wood Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bollywood/Hollywood about?

Rahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is "western" enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly who, to make...

Who directed Bollywood/Hollywood?

Bollywood/Hollywood was directed by Deepa Mehta.

How long is Bollywood/Hollywood?

Bollywood/Hollywood has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Bollywood/Hollywood released?

Bollywood/Hollywood was released on October 25, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bollywood/Hollywood?

The main cast of Bollywood/Hollywood includes Rahul Khanna, Lisa Ray, Moushumi Chatterjee, Dina Pathak, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.