Namrata Singh Gujral, Beau Bridges, Brad Raider

Responding to a challenge thrown by the CEO of a Hollywood management, a wannabe Hollywood player from the deep South sets out to Americanize an Indian girl straight from the Himalayas. As he creative...( read more  read more... )ly teaches her all about the American way of life and what it takes be a Hollywood celebrity, he ends up learning a thing or two about his own life. Their clash in cultures soon gives way to understanding, unity and love as they begin to see the world through each others' eyes.

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171 ratings

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Lorraine Senna

Release Date: May 4, 2007

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DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008

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  • May 5, 2009
    Compared to all the other crap I've been watching lately, this was actully a step in the right direction.
  • October 20, 2008
    oh, yeah this one...well see it if you really must
  • July 22, 2008
    This was funny :) And feel-good..
  • May 25, 2008
    i absolutely lovvved this movie!!! it was amaaaazing! cute, sweet, and hilarious! lovvved it! :D

    "All white people sound the same to me" lolll

    it's very much like 'she's all that' but with that indian aspect...
  • April 10, 2008
    this is such a fun film. unusual and entertaining. namrata singh gujral is absolutely gorgeous. it was a fun way t o spend an afternoon.
  • April 4, 2008
    You could be a good writer but not necessarily a good actor. Namrta Singh has got to learn that. The film is pretty ordinary. a tried and tested storyline of bollywood has been used for Hollywood but with least impact. only a few gigging moments courtesy the black guy. Watch it i...( read more)f you have nothing else available.
  • February 18, 2008
    very interesting, mixing cultures... but wht's with the dancing 'round the tree? lol she turns out to be a pretty lady tho and losing the funny accent is a good idea lol
  • February 17, 2008
    Not the worst thing I've ever seen, but the worst thing I've seen recently.

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