Mahima Chaudhary is outstanding in this debut film that shows her strong acting abilities. Shah Rukh Khan as always, is great in his role. He must have enjoyed swinging through the air from the height of a very tall crane during the song 'Yeh Dil', memorable at the time of its release. The story is about Indians now living in the USA, who have done well in their new country, who want nothing to do with the old country, as shown in their treatment of Ganga, who has lived in India all her life, but has now been selected to marry the snobbish son of a 'non-returning Indian' millionaire, and her father's friend. The film centers on the need for good Indian girls from the mother country, who the father-in-law says, are neede for the Indian men living abroad, who have become successful business men, versed in Western culture and ways, who have forgotten their heritage. It shows their resentment of Ganga, and their negative attitude towards their native land as being backwards! It is an excellent film with some great songs one, 'I love my India', was to celebrate India's 50 years of Independence.
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Mahima Chaudhary is outstanding in this debut film that shows her strong acting abilities. Shah Rukh Khan as always, is great in his role. He must have enjoyed swinging through the air from the height of a very tall crane during the song 'Yeh Dil', memorable at the time of its release. The story is about Indians now living in the USA, who have done well in their new country, who want nothing to do with the old country, as shown in their treatment of Ganga, who has lived in India all her life, but has now been selected to marry the snobbish son of a 'non-returning Indian' millionaire, and her father's friend. The film centers on the need for good Indian girls from the mother country, who the father-in-law says, are neede for the Indian men living abroad, who have become successful business men, versed in Western culture and ways, who have forgotten their heritage. It shows their resentment of Ganga, and their negative attitude towards their native land as being backwards! It is an excellent film with some great songs one, 'I love my India', was to celebrate India's 50 years of Independence.
A wonderful movie with great stars. I'd already seen this movie a couple of times when I saw it for sale on Amazon and knew I wanted to have it for my personal library. This is an entertaining, but very moving & inspirational movie about the cultural differences that can come between NRI's (non-resident Indians) and those raised in India with Indian values. The values portrayed are an important reason that I choose to watch Indian movies so watching the struggle that can be overwhelming to a young couple is very emotional.
This has great songs, beautiful settings, wonderful costumes and laughs along with the tears. Of course, I can't imagine too many people who aren't eager to watch any movie with ShahRukh Khan and this one is no exception. If you haven't seen it, I suggest watching it ASAP - you just might find a new favorite.