We Are Family (2010)

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A devoted, divorced mother of three finds her family dynamics shifting in ways she never thought possible after her ex-husband introduces the children to his new girlfriend in this Bollywood remake of the 1998 drama Stepmom. Maya (Kajol) is positively adored by her three children Anjali (Diya… More A devoted, divorced mother of three finds her family dynamics shifting in ways she never thought possible after her ex-husband introduces the children to his new girlfriend in this Bollywood remake of the 1998 drama Stepmom. Maya (Kajol) is positively adored by her three children Anjali (Diya Sonecha), Ankush (Nominath Ginsburg), and Aleya (Aanchal Munjal). And though her marriage to Aman (Arjun Rampal) may have not worked out, both parents do their best to give their children a happy upbringing. When Aman introduces Anjali, Ankush, and Aleya to his ambitious, goal-oriented girlfriend Shreya (Kareena Kapoor), however, it quickly becomes apparent that Shreya has been too caught up in her work to grasp the intense responsibilities of motherhood. Meanwhile, when circumstances dictate that Maya and the children move in with Aman and Shreya, an unexpected development prompts the two women to put their differences aside and focus on keeping the family together though the coming storm. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.
Directed By: Siddharth P. Malhotra
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Art House & International

In Theaters: Sep 3, 2010 Limited
On DVD: Oct 26, 2010
Studio: UTV Motion Pictures

Critic Reviews

Rachel Saltz, New York Times
Bollywood loves a wallow, and that this succeeds as one is mostly thanks to its stars.
Simon Foster, sbs.com.au
We Are Family mostly works despite its shortcomings; if cultural and artistic differences dictate the manner of its storytelling, its heart is very much in the right place and that's a borderless asset for any film.

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Cynthia S

Bollywood's version of Stepmom. As usual for Bollywood, it was very dramatic with extremely over-the-top dramatic music in almost every scene...not sure why they have to do that all the time. BUT...I found this one of the better Bollywood attempts. Good actors. Good story.… More
Bollywood's version of Stepmom. As usual for Bollywood, it was very dramatic with extremely over-the-top dramatic music in almost every scene...not sure why they have to do that all the time. BUT...I found this one of the better Bollywood attempts. Good actors. Good story. Actually choked me up at times..
Donna D

A cute movie. Stepmom goes Bollywood in this India version. Enjoyable and worth a watch.
Leo L

Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, this movie is based on the story plot "Stepmom", and reunites actresses Kajol and Kareena Kapoor (who both give stunning performances). This movie gives a different, and highly interesting depiction of two individuals who are brought… More
Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, this movie is based on the story plot "Stepmom", and reunites actresses Kajol and Kareena Kapoor (who both give stunning performances). This movie gives a different, and highly interesting depiction of two individuals who are brought together to bridge a significant role in a family. Unlike the American version, this gives a 360 degree outlook on each character?s perspective and thoughts upon the choices that they make, and have endured. Maya is a divorced, and devoted, mother of three children. Her ex-husband Aman is a photographer, and shares familial responsibilities with Maya. He begins seeing Shreya, an up and rising fashion designer, and wants to introduce her to his children. Stricken with a terminal illness, Maya confides in Shreya and asks for her support that would ensure the future and safety of her children and family. Great cast- Kajol, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor, Nominath Ginsberg, Aachal Munjal, and Diya Sonecha. Worth seeing!