Bollywood Hollywood

Bollywood Hollywood (2002)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (45 reviews)

  • 57% of users liked it
    (6,079 ratings)

After making a string of social commentaries, Canadian director Deepa Mehta satirizes India's beloved genre in the lighthearted romantic musical Bollywood/Hollywood. Indo-Canadian millionaire Rahul (Rahul Khanna) goes against the wishes of his mother and grandmother to date the Caucasian pop star… More

PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Deepa Mehta, Deepa Mehta Saltzman
Written By
Deepa Mehta Saltzman
Genres
Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 26, 2003 Wide
On DVD
Aug 23, 2005
Cine Bella

Critic Reviews

  • Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News

    Does precisely what Bollywood movies should do: It engages us with its joyousness and silliness and its unflagging commitment to surface attractions.

  • Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

    Not authentic Bollywood, not polished enough to pass for Hollywood and not edgy enough for indie film fans.

  • Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News

    Though neither big nor slick, it's a joyful, feel-good spoof that makes you want to run out and rent a real Bollywood musical.

  • Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

    A musical comedy that's mirthless and barely musical.

  • Nicole Arthur, Washington Post

    Less a pastiche of the cinematic conventions of both 'woods than it is My Big Fat Greek Wedding in a sari.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Aaron N


    Bollywood meets Pretty Woman. In case you don't know what Bollywood is. It is the type of film made in India involving melodrama and over-the-top dance numbers. This movie thinks it is clever because it takes those themes and mixes it with a 'hollywood' plot.It's… More

  • Leo L


    A good film to watch.

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