Leela

Leela (2002)

  • 67% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 38% of users liked it
    (60 ratings)

First-time writer/director Somnath Sen presents this film about the identity crises experienced by South-Asian Indians living in the United States. Dimple Kapadia stars in the titular role of Leela, a self-confident professor at the University of Bombay. When she is offered a chance to come to… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jul 21, 2002 Wide
Cinebella Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Nita Rao, Village Voice

    Priggish, lethargically paced parable of renewal.

  • V.A. Musetto, New York Post

    [Sen's] soap opera-ish approach undermines his good intentions.

  • Dave Kehr, New York Times

    An unusual combination of Bollywood and Hollywood sensibilities.

  • Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

    Represents a worthy departure from the culture clash comedies that have marked an emerging Indian American cinema.

  • Glenn Lovell, San Jose Mercury News

    Mostly works because of the universal themes, earnest performances ... and excellent use of music by India's popular Gulzar and Jagjit Singh.

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