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Anurag Mehta (writer)
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A non-traditional blend.
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Sureel is a first generation Indian American college graduating senior music major who's controlling father still believes that he is pre-med...
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When will movies about Indians in the west be interesting?
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Aalok Mehta | ... | Sureel |
 | Sheetal Sheth | ... | Maya |
 | Aasif Mandvi | ... | Engineering Sam |
| Josh Ackerman | ... | Toby |
 | Ajay Naidu | ... | Hari |
| Paresh Rawal | ... | Sureel's Dad |
| Bharti Desai | ... | Sureel's Mom |
| Akshay Oberoi | ... | Neel |
| Rajiv Reddy | ... | Young Sureel |
 | Jamie Hurley | ... | Jen |
| Reena Shah | ... | Sejal |
| Anand Chulani | ... | Raju |
| Jill Anderson | ... | Lisa |
| Kyle Koehl | ... | Young Boy |
| Marlee Kattler | ... | Young Girl |
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Rated R for some sexual dialogue.
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92 min
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As an Indian, I found this movie almost rather disappointing in the fact that nothing in it was interesting besides some of the side humor. Though well acted and written, it seemed to be following the standard Indian movie where son wants to do something his father and family has forbidden. Son questions himself, challenges his family, and struggles with love. Eventually, he finds his dream as well as acceptance from his family.
These are okay stories, but they grow rather predictable. When will Indians movie talk about other such problems then the usual family issues, or forbidden love? Bend It Like Beckham came close and while it was a good movie, it also still was the typical Indian movie.
I would recommend American Chai, though I am still waiting for an Indian movie that will be something instead of the usual.