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Margarita with a Straw

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 40m
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Kalki Koechlin in Margarita with a Straw (2014)
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A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves her home in India to study in New York, unexpectedly falls in love, and embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery.A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves her home in India to study in New York, unexpectedly falls in love, and embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery.A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves her home in India to study in New York, unexpectedly falls in love, and embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery.
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    • Directors
      • Shonali Bose
      • Ajeet Ghorpade
      • Nilesh Maniyar
    • Writers
      • Shonali Bose(story, screenplay and dialogue)
      • Nilesh Maniyar
      • Atika Chohan(hindi dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Kalki Koechlin
      • Revathi
      • Sayani Gupta
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Shonali Bose
      • Ajeet Ghorpade
      • Nilesh Maniyar
    • Writers
      • Shonali Bose(story, screenplay and dialogue)
      • Nilesh Maniyar
      • Atika Chohan(hindi dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Kalki Koechlin
      • Revathi
      • Sayani Gupta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 39User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 18 nominations

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    Kalki Koechlin
    Kalki Koechlin
    • Laila
    Revathi
    Revathi
    • Shubhangini
    • (as Revathy)
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    Sayani Gupta
    Sayani Gupta
    • Khanum
    Hussain Dalal
    • Dhruv…
    Tenzing Dalha
    • Nima…
    Kuljeet Singh
    Kuljeet Singh
    • Baljit…
    Malhar Khushu
    • Monu…
    William Moseley
    William Moseley
    • Jared
    Jose Rivera
    • NYU Professor
    Shuchi Dwivedi
    • Sameera…
    Doug Plaut
    Doug Plaut
    • Rob
    Jennifer Silverstein
    Jennifer Silverstein
    • Nancy
    Jacob Berger
    Jacob Berger
    • Electronics Salesman
    Marco Torriani
    Marco Torriani
    • Charles
    Carlotta Summers
    Carlotta Summers
    • Student
    Asia Kaleem
    Asia Kaleem
    • Blues Band Singer
    • (as Asia Craft)
    Nicolette Dehi
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    Dorsea Palmer
    Dorsea Palmer
    • Disabled College Student
    • Directors
      • Shonali Bose
      • Ajeet Ghorpade
      • Nilesh Maniyar
    • Writers
      • Shonali Bose(story, screenplay and dialogue)
      • Nilesh Maniyar
      • Atika Chohan(hindi dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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      Movie is inspired by the director's sister.
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    User reviews39

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    Top review
    8/10
    This is about life...
    Imagine the joy when you surmount a big challenge, see a majestic bird soar into the heavens or see someone living big despite a lot of odds!

    I was frankly delightfully numbed by the overall story of this movie, the authentic act by the overall cast, especially Kalki. If there is a real contender for an Academy award, this film is rightfully starting at your face!

    The only part where I thought there was a little more focus given than fitting was the sexuality but all the same, it was honest! This is not a fairy tale which has to stop at kissing the princess, this is real and what life is all about.

    I felt Bollywood has done a somersault and landed on its feet - felt proud.

    At the end, without alienating anyone, I would say this is not for everyone. While very entertaining, if you are more of the masala movies type, this may not be for you.
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    • anindya-saha
    • Apr 20, 2015

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Margarita sa slamkom
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production companies
      • ADAPT
      • Ishaan Talkies
      • Jakhotia Group
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    • Budget
      • $850,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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