Quotes
Meena:
[
after Jay and Kinnu discover her and Demetrius's relationship]
What about me? What about me? I've never asked you for anything! Never expected anything! I'm 24 years old, and I'm still here! Stuck *here!* You think I'm happy? I love him. That's not a crime, is it?
Kinnu:
You call this love? When all you have done is bring such shame upon our heads?
Meena:
I didn't do anything! *They* barged in!
Jay:
Don't answer back! At least have the decency to be sorry!
Meena:
I am sorry about this mess, but I'm not sorry I'm in love...
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Soundtracks
"Caledonia's Party"
Performed by Smiley Lewis
Written by
David Bartholomew (as Dave Bartholomew)
Courtesy of EMI Unart Catalogue Inc.
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I love this movie. I first saw it as a preteen and did not understand the concept. I have recently got the DVD as a gift and watch it over and over again and learn something else from it each time. Sarita Choudhury is one of the best actresses of our time and I respect her decision to not want to go "Hollywood". She has appeared in movies with substance and a message unlike the movies that are coming out in mainstream Hollywood. Denzel Washington is a great actor in this movie as well. Playing Demitrius, you really see his versatility as an actor. Mississippi Masala touches a new kind of racism not shown in movies before. Dark skin vs. light skin seems to go across every ethnicity in the world and I respect Mira Nair for making this film. Although the movie or its actors didn't receive the attention or awards (i.e. an Oscar) for their extraordinary performance, this is a must see movie and it will change your mind about the caliber of movies you choose to see from now on.