Mississippi Masala
"Passion. Tradition. Mix it up."
Originally released in 1991. Mississippi Masala is a drama/romance film. directed by Mira Nair.
Starring Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, and Roshan Seth
Synopsis
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (94 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.3M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,332,515
Production Companies
- Cinecom Pictures
- Mirabai Films
- Film Four International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Masala about?
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming ...
Who directed Mississippi Masala?
Mississippi Masala was directed by Mira Nair.
How long is Mississippi Masala?
Mississippi Masala has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Mississippi Masala released?
Mississippi Masala was released on September 18, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mississippi Masala?
The main cast of Mississippi Masala includes Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore, Charles S. Dutton.