The Guru (2002)

Director:

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Writer (WGA):

Tracey Jackson (written by)

Release Date:

14 February 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Music | Romance

Tagline:

When he talks, women listen

Plot:

Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America...

Plot Keywords:

Bollywood | Waiter | Restaurant | Live Television | India

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Jimi Mistry	...	Ramu Gupta
Heather Graham	...	Sharonna
Marisa Tomei	...	Lexi
Michael McKean	...	Dwain
Dash Mihok	...	Rusty McGee
Emil Marwa	...	Vijay Rao
Christine Baranski	...	Chantal
Ronald Guttman	...	Edwin, Lexi's Dad
Malachy McCourt	...	Father Flannigan
Ajay Naidu	...	Sanjay
Anita Gillette	...	Mrs. McGee
Pat McNamara	...	Mr. McGee
Dwight Ewell	...	Peaches
Parul Shah	...	Indian Princess in Movie
Omar Rahim	...	Indian Prince in Movie

Also Known As:

Le gourou et les femmes (France)
The Guru of Sex (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, and for language.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

UK | France | USA

Language:

English | Hindi

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:6 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | South Korea:18 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R | Malaysia:(Banned) | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

During the early stages of writing the script, the writer wanted the character of Kitty to be Martha Stewart or Madonna. They would have played themselves had one of them been cast.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ramu plays Swami Bu at the party, he has a garland on. The red sections move up and down between shots.

Quotes:

Father: Enough of this swapping of spit! Let's celebrate!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006)

Soundtrack:

Don't Say Goodbye

Offbeat romantic comedy

I caught this film late at night on Starz and decided to watch it. I was bracing myself for something stupid a la "Master of Disguise", but this is a good movie.

A young Indian goes to America in hopes of becoming the next John Travolta. He ends up working odd jobs while still searching to be discovered. He eventually does, but not as he had hoped. Marisa Tomei is psycho and Heather Graham is surprisingly good in this role. The ending is terrific. Leaves you feeling good. Everything has a good outcome.

It's too bad this movie bombed at the theatres. It's a good offbeat romantic comedy. I cracked up at quite a few parts. It's a light-hearted film with great music (traditional and modern). I recommend this to couples who want to spend a great evening inside with a bowl of popcorn.