Guru (2007)

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Mani Ratnam teams with Aishwarya Rai, a woman considered by some to be the most beautiful actress of her time, in the Bollywood musical Guru. The film concerns a man, Gurukant Desai, from an average village who, starting from very modest means, attempts to build a successful business in Bombay. His… More Mani Ratnam teams with Aishwarya Rai, a woman considered by some to be the most beautiful actress of her time, in the Bollywood musical Guru. The film concerns a man, Gurukant Desai, from an average village who, starting from very modest means, attempts to build a successful business in Bombay. His troubled private life includes with his frustrated wife, Sujata, who must adjust to being in a marriage she never really wanted. He must overcome a number of personal and professional problems in order to fulfill his ambitious dreams of success. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 41 min.
Directed By: Mani Ratnam
Written By: Anurag Kashyap, Mani Ratnam
Genres: Art House & International, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 12, 2007 Limited
On DVD: Mar 13, 2007
Studio: Adlabs Films

Critic Reviews

Derek Elley, Variety
Strongly cast, long-limbed yarn contains some of Ratnam's best stuff in its first half but script weaknesses mar the later going and film's overall impact.
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
There is a lot to engage the eye and the ear in Guru.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Mani Ratnam's often absorbing Guru is sort of a Bollywood Citizen Kane, a decades-spanning drama with a compelling Abhishek Bachchan as a ruthless Indian business tycoon who refuses to take no for an answer.
Anil Sinanan, Times [UK]
It is certainly one of the best Bollywood movies you will see in 2007.
Maitland McDonagh, Time Out New York
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam leavens his trademark politically charged melodrama with a smoking belly dance by sultry Mallika Sherawat and a wet-sari number for the stunning Rai.
Jaspreet Pandohar, BBC
Ratnam's absorbing screenplay ensures that Guru rises above the usual rags to riches story.
David Chute, L.A. Weekly
The film is a triumph of casting: In a role that is often about the sheer steamrolling force of his character's personality, Abishek Bachchan's attention to detail makes Guru accessible rather than intimidating, admirable but also plausible.
Ethan Alter, Film Journal International
Boasts excellent production values, enjoyable dance numbers and two charismatic turns from normally lightweight stars.
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Unlike most mainstream filmmakers, Ratnam doesn't try to include something for everyone, but he does deliver several handsome production numbers.
Ted Murphy, Murphy's Movie Reviews
Even if you have never heard of [Dhirubhai] Ambani or know little about India and its history, you can still appreciate GURU for its terrific cast and its strong direction and script.

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Leo L

An interesting movie. Great story plot. Aishwarya Rai, Vidya Balan, and Abhishek Bachchan are all great! Fascinating music by my favorite, A. Rahman.

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Madhavan
as Shyam Saxena
Vidya Balan
as Meenu
Malika Sherawat

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Guru (2007)

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