Mississippi Masala

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Mira Nair, the Indian director, scored an international art-house hit with her feature debut, Salaam Bombay!, a tale of life in the streets of seething urban India. Her next film was a surprising turnabout: Mississippi Masala is a cultural study and a love story set in the rural American south. The love story comes courtesy of Denzel Washington, as a rug cleaner, and Sarita Choudhury (from Nair's Kama Sutra), as the daughter of Indian immigrants running a small-time motel; both give fresh, charming performances. But Nair is equally interested in capturing the feelings of an exile's life, and Roshan Seth, the fine actor who played Nehru in Gandhi, superbly catches the hope and sorrow of dislocation. Although the issues are serious, Nair maintains a breezy, naturalistic approach, and the various ingredients of this masala blend into a rich, flavorful stew. --Robert Horton

Customer Reviews:

The best American movie on Interracial Romance period.......2007-02-23

After writing my review on 'Something New, people are going to assume I hate IR unions when that simply is not the case, I like a great film that explores more than just the surface on IR unions. The producers, female actors, and director of "Something New" were so arrogant promting the movie like their movie was going to change the paradigm of IR amongst Black Women. Well 15 years ago I saw and happen to own the best American and most realistic movie on the subject of mixed relationships that explores the race, class, regional, multicultural issues of romance it is "Mississippi Masala".

Mira Nair (who has directed other classics) shot this work of art in 1992 starring Denzel Washington, Joe Senca, Charles S. Dutton, Mohan Agashe, and Sarita Choudhury in this multi- layered film that explores all those themes in a realistic setting. The film is stunning in the price each charcter plays in their pursuit of some sort of redemption in their lives. Race in the south is at the forefront, but so is class, ethnic and racial politics and ultimately love in a film that at least explores other types of mixed relationships that I think is the key to finding at least racial co-existence in this country. Nair has created a work of art that will open your heart long after the film ends.

This is the film that the makers of 'Something New' could not have made because of their arrogance.

mississippi masala.......2006-11-14

Unfortunately, I was sent a standard American copy of the movie which, of course, doesn't function on a european system, despite my adress beeing in Switzerland. So I was kind of disapointed to have a)lost the money b)not been able to watch the movie. One is wrong to assume that every european household is having an american compatible DVD player.

Decent, but not Nair's best work.......2006-10-25

Why are the two lead characters in love? It's not really clear, which is a problem since their relationship is the impetus that drives most of the plot developments in the film. Once the events get going, the plot provides an interesting platform for exploring different issues of race and family, but I feel like there's something a bit hollow in the emotional connection that's supposed to underlie the whole story. I almost felt more moved by some of the background relationships of the secondary characters (e.g the father and the estranged childhood friend he left behind in Uganda) than by that of the main characters.

That said, the film is not awful, and does some things well. It has a few genuinely funny moments, but I felt like the promise of the premise and plot was ultimately stronger than the execution in dialogue and character development. See this movie if you've already seen Nair's other movies and are looking to complete your knowledge of her opus, or have a particular interest in this genre of film, but don't put it on your top ten list on the basis of its independent merits. It's entertaining, but not one for the ages.

A couple of shades can make a difference.......2006-07-05

This is an amazing movie and one I'm happy to have in my collection. The story is definitely not face-paced but has fine detail throughout. You get a feel for the diverse characters that inhabit this story involving: two continents, four cultures and the subtlety of various shades of skin tones. The love story is good but is enhanced by the subplot involving an East Indian's family exodus from their home in Africa. I guess you'd call it a drama? Hey, I don't know but there are multiple opportunities to share the characters' moments of irony, comedy and yes, love.

The real lesson here is- aren't we all just a couple of shades away from being labeled, defined or characterized by someone else's reality? You might be surprised what label has been attached to you!

Honest Film.......2005-12-03

I had seen this film a number of times either on T.V. or by me popping it in on my DVD player. Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury are a pleasure to watch in this engaging story about a love affair between a Africa American male and an Indian woman, whom both has never been to there native land, and how their romance causes strife in a small Southern town. The movie handles the reactions by both families to the interracial union of Mina and Demetrius. Against all this, a subplot in the story revolves around the loss of a homeland and friendship between Choudhury's proud Ugandan national father and the Black Ugandan friend he left behind during Idi Amin's reign of terror.
There are very few movies that can capture the emotions that go along with such a sensitive and controversial matter. Most importantly the opinions, thoughts, and traditions, both negative and positive, of both the Indian and Black communities are fairly communicated through the movie. A must see film and the only one I'm aware of that explores the relationship between African Americans and ethnic Indians.

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 1: Funky Style

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high energy, fun, pretty big learning curve
It's not what the cover implies
Masala Bhangra Workout
Not what I expected, but good.
cultural

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 1: Funky Style
Starring: Sarina Jain
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ASIN: B0001HAEDA
Release Date: 2004-12-21

Product Description

Overview: The first Indian-dance-inspired fitness video, the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUTTM VOLUME I, is a 36-minute high-energy workout utilizing moves from traditional Indian folk dances. The video seeks to invigorate both men and women with ethnic dance steps and music that have already gained popularity in "Basement Bhangra" dance clubs around the world. All the moves are named and easy to follow. Instructor: Fitness instructor and choreographer, Sarina Jain, founder of Masala Dance and Fitness, Inc., combined her knowledge of her parents' native culture with her 10 years' experience in the fitness industry to create the video. At age 27, she is in hot demand to choreograph dance performances and to share her knowledge with fitness professionals nationwide. She is becoming one of the fitness industrys leading instructor, choreographer and creator. Music: Music producer Hetal Gandhi of Kumba Entertainment engineered an original soundtrack for the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUTTM by mixing samples of a live dhol player with flutes, tablas, modern drum sounds, and synthesized choral vocals to create a flavorful and irresistible vibe unlike any other fitness DVD.

Customer Reviews:

high energy, fun, pretty big learning curve.......2007-09-02

There's no denying that this is first and foremost a *fun* workout. Whether you're a dancer or not, this DVD will get you moving, sweating, and smiling.

This DVD also struck me as made by dancers for dancers. If you have a dance background, or have a lot of experience picking up choreography, then this will be immediately fun, but still challenging. For those who have no dance background, it will be a steeper learning curve. Much steeper! The moves are fast, energetic and there is no breakdown of the moves. This is a "follow me" kind of workout video, where the move is demonstrated at full speed a few times for you to pick up, and then it's straight onto the next move, and the next, and then you're in the routine.

The plus for this kind of format is that it's not boring! You are always moving. The down side is for those who need step-by-step instruction, because this doesn't have any. However, this kind of dance style is a folk dance, and the traditional way to learn it is just by watching and following along. Persistence will pay off.

The production quality is okay - the set is very basic. There are closeups of the footwork, which is nice.

The most important thing to do with this video is to go at your own pace. You can "tone down" some of the moves to have a lower impact on your joints, if you have some amount of experience doing that for yourself. There are no tips given on how to lessen the impact of the moves.

Also, practice makes perfect. If you work along to this video a few times a week, you *will* pick it up. But you may have to deal with some frustration in the meantime. Just keep going, don't be afraid to laugh at yourself, and have fun. If all else fails, just dance along to the dhol and pick up the steps as you can!

It's not what the cover implies.......2007-07-30

I just received this item and really DO NOT like it. The cover is so beautiful; but the dresses of the dancers in the DVE are not nice at all, and her voice is not a pleasant one to hear either--actually unpleasant/disturbing to me. Maybe I am over-reacting; all I want to say is that it's not a beautiful Indian style dancing workout that I am expecting to see and learn.

Masala Bhangra Workout.......2007-03-12

This woman actually makes exercise fun. The music is lively and you really do work up a sweat. I'll be looking for more of her DVDs

Not what I expected, but good........2006-12-08

I should have paid more attention to previous reviews. I guess I was expecting the video to be more like the one of Sarina Jain's on TV. The TV show video breaks down the moves, where this video does not. It still is fun and does gives you good exercise, it will just take me time to learn the moves.

cultural.......2006-10-07

i just wanted to say this is a great workout. i love the eastern dance styles. i have just written a long review of honey's bollywood workout,and people were saying the same things, too fast etc...but indian dance is taught by imitation, and is very expressive facially and bodily(especially the classical dances) and open to improv. bollywood and bhangra are an extension of classical. most don't realize eastern dance is learned and practiced in a vigorous manner imitating, learning, and memorizing from the beginning. the teachers of the classical and indian dances do not like to break up the steps and movement or slow them unless they are so, because you lose the inspiration and the feeling of whatever you may be portraying. so have fun with this, it's awesome and leaves room for your own interpretation of things as mentioned. and it really wears you out. plus everyone looks great dancing and celebrating the movement and abilities of the body no matter the dance form! but i find eastern to be the most passionate, feminine, beautiful, and divine. have fun.

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 3 ...Bollywood Style

Average customer rating:

waste of money, poor editing and cinematography
High energy, calorie burning, fitness fun.
Too much, not enough.
Very Good
Filmi FUN! Anyone can do this workout and lose weight!

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 3 ...Bollywood Style
Starring: Sarina Jain
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ASIN: B0001I1J88
Release Date: 2004-10-19

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Overview: The second Indian-dance-inspired fitness video, the Masala Bhangra WorkoutTM Volume III Bollywood style, is a 55-minute high-energy workout utilizing moves from traditional Indian folk dances mixed with Hindi Filmy moves. The workout seeks to invigorate both men and women with ethnic dance steps and music that have already gained popularity in "Basement Bhangra" dance clubs around the world and in recent Hollywood movies. Even Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei are sporting Bhangra/Hindi film moves in the hit Hollywood film, The Guru. The Masala Bhangra WorkoutTM has gained popularity worldwide. With a live dhol player playing live music, all the steps are named, broken down and easy to follow. Instructor: Fitness instructor and choreographer, Sarina Jain, founder of Masala Dance and Fitness, Inc., combined her knowledge of her parents native culture with her 14 years experience in the fitness industry to create the Masala Bhangra WorkoutTM. At age 27, she is in hot demand to choreograph dance performances and to share her knowledge with fitness professionals nationwide. She has become one of the fitness industrys leading instructor, choreographer and creator. She is the first South Asian fitness celebrity, and has been recognized as the "Indian Jane Fonda." Music: Music producer Dave Sharma engineered an original soundtrack for the Masala Bhangra WorkoutTM Volume III by mixing samples of a live dhol player with flutes, tablas, chimtas and synthesized choral vocals to create a flavorful and irresistible vibe unlike any other fitness video. Dave Sharma, himself, is playing live music in this third workout.

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waste of money, poor editing and cinematography.......2007-07-31

If you own any of Sarina's other Bhangra videos, don't bother with this. It's just the same steps all over again. Very repetitive. All she did differentlyt was put different music in it (which isn't even Bollywood music) and have her dancers change clothes. The cinematography and camera angles were just terrible. You can't even see her feet during most of the dance segments, yet you can tell from glimpses of the background dancers there's some fancy footwork going on. You just see her flailing her arms and wearing that annoying headset the whole time, which I found to be a turn off.

I think if you really want to learn bollywood dance, watch a few bollywood videos on YouTube for free, copy the moves, and viola, you can learn the dance.

High energy, calorie burning, fitness fun........2007-05-24

I think some of the people who reviewed this DVD didn't understand what it was. First of all it is not an instructional dance video, it's a fitness video, thus there is going to be a fair amount of repetition and emphasis on fitness aspects rather than dance aspects per se. However, by putting fitness into a framework of dance, it makes it more fun and interesting. Even though it is "bollywood style" it is still bhangra style, which is supposed to be a more high impact, energetic and somewhat macho dance form. Don't expect a bunch of hip swaying filmi moves, this is not what bhangra is. I have done many, many fitness videos at home and this is one I really feel I *want* to do, not feeling as though it's the chore that some other fitness videos become after 3 or 4 times. Jain is a great instuctor and good at cueing. The video is reasonably well-shot giving you enough views to follow the movements. I do however prefer the teaching set-up of the first video in the series; this one does move a bit faster and the movements are slightly more demanding and complicated. I also agree with the reviewer who said this video is more for at least an intermediate level of fitness, and not for those who can't handle high-impact or have joint problems. If you are bored of your workouts, this is the video for you! Sarina Jain rocks!

Too much, not enough........2007-05-13

Do you see the number of people on the cover of the dvd?! All of these people dressed in black are in diamond formation to fit onto the screen at once. The main instructor becomes harder to distinguish from others; the entire thing is visually busy.

Sarina has this husky almost out of breath voice. The movements did not feel sultry or fun... it felt alot more like Taebo with strong energy and power behind movements instead of that pop seduction of the type of bollywood workout I was looking for.

Another technical problem was that the video rarely focused on the feet... many times we would just see Sarina from the midsection and up. Most foot moves started with the camera on the upper half of Sarina (if you were adept, you could figure out the moves either by instruction alone, or by trying to view one of the 3 people whose feet were just visible beside Sarina's shoulders. After about 2 sets of foot movements, the camera would pan down to the feet, only to have a color bar cross over a portion of the screen showing the title of the foot movement.

I'm sure if you could get past all of what I mentioned, you would get a great work out. Who wouldnt when you're jumping around and flailing your arms around with the strength of a bull (in a china shop).

Very Good.......2007-03-27

Pros: Good workout, burns calories along with fun music and
bollywood steps, which you can dance away at the parties.
Cons: Complete Steps are taught first and then reviewed and then you go at
full speed.
I like the Masala Bhangra Workout Vol 1, where 4 steps are taught, reviewed and practiced and then you go to the next steps.

Filmi FUN! Anyone can do this workout and lose weight!.......2007-02-12

If you love Indian films and world music, prepare to drop a dress size! You can burn 500 calories an hour dancing Bhangra and Bollywood style, and it is so joyful and fun you will never realize an hour has passed. I am a non-Desi baby-boomer in not the best shape. When I first saw Sarina Jain on All-Star Workouts on Discovery Health, I DVR'd the show and have been doing it every day from start to finish. I am astonished that I am able to hang in there. I admit I have bought a lot of exercise DVD's that lose me in the first ten minutes of cardio. I just can't keep up, and I get bored and frustrated, and suddenly remember a half dozen other things I gotta do. But the steady beat of the dhol and the easy-to-master moves Sarina Jain presents get your heart rate up and keep it up in the calorie burning range for as long as you care to stay with it. This will make you sweat and keep you sweating, but in a good way.

A neighbor of mine who is 58 has recently gone through the outpatient weight loss program at a famous hospital in Boston. She paid thousands of dollars for this program and more for the weight-loss shakes they recommended. They told her that the secret to weight loss is to reduce your caloric intake to about 1000 calories a day, measure your portions at first to see what you're actually taking in, and to perform some kind of cardiovascular exercise that makes you sweat for about 30 minutes a day. That's it. I've found that goal of 30 minutes of cardio kind of hard to accomplish because I hate taking a shower, doing my hair, putting on makeup and then going to the gym, but now I'm doing 30 minutes of bhangra twice a day at home. For some reason I never get tired of this stuff. And once you know the moves, you can change the music to any Bollywood tunes with a similar beat, like -- just one example -- Bole Chudiyan from K3G! It's not like anything else. This is about celebration and the joy of life, pure and simple. Try it and you'll feel happier, more energetic, and it will lift your spirits, guaranteed. Have fun!!! Dance like Rani!!!

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 2: Hip Hop Style

Average customer rating:

nice cardio, but not in rhythm
Good...but not good instruction
I have not received the DVD even after 3 weeks of ordering
Beyond a great workout, you learn the dance too!
What a way to sweat!

Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 2: Hip Hop Style
Starring: Sarina Jain
Manufacturer: Tapeworm Video
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ASIN: B0001I1J7O
Release Date: 2004-12-21

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Overview: The second Indian-dance-inspired fitness video, the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUT TM VOLUME II hip-hop style, is a 45-minute high-energy workout utilizing moves from traditional Indian folk dances. The video seeks to invigorate both men and women with ethnic dance steps and music that have already gained popularity in "Basement Bhangra" dance clubs around the world. The Masala Bhangra Workout has gained popularity worldwide. All the steps are named and broken down to new and fresh choreography. Instructor: Fitness instructor and choreographer, Sarina Jain, founder of Masala Dance and Fitness, Inc., combined her knowledge of her parents' native culture with her 12 years' experience in the fitness industry to create the video. At age 27, she is in hot demand to choreograph dance performances and to share her knowledge with fitness professionals nationwide. She has become one of the fitness industry's leading instructor, choreographer and creator and has created a name for herself. She is the first South Asian fitness celebrity, stamped as the Indian Jane Fonda. Music: Music producer Hetal Gandhi of Kumba Entertainment engineered an original soundtrack for the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUTTM by mixing samples of a live dhol player with flutes, tablas, modern drum sounds, and synthesized choral vocals to create a flavorful and irresistible vibe. Fashion: India based fashion guru, S Jain & Company designed the original, eye-catching outfits, ethnic tops worn by Ms. Jain and the eight dancers in the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUT TM VOLUME II. History: The most popular of the community dances from the villages of Punjab, India, Bhangra is a ritual dance celebrating the annual wheat harvest. Male dancers gather in open fields in answer to the beat of the Bhangra drum, the dhol. As the tempo increases, the dancers begin to whirl around, beating their feet, shrugging their shoulders and clapping their hands as they immerse themselves in the spirit of the dance.

Customer Reviews:

nice cardio, but not in rhythm.......2007-07-26

I agree with the other reviews of this product that a) it is a great cardio workout (it is very reasonable in length) and b) that the music doesn't necessarily match the moves, and it is very frustrating when she says something like "feel the music!" I am a decent dancer in general and know how to do bhangra actually, but this workout dvd/video makes me feel inept!!!

Good...but not good instruction.......2007-04-18

As a workout, I found that this video provided plenty of cardio. However, if you're actually looking to learn bhangra, this may be a poor introduction. The instructor doesn't really teach or break down any of the moves so it's pretty hard to learn for those of us who are not familiar with bhangra or aren't naturally endowed with dancing talents. Oh, and one thing that really annoyed me was that the moves didn't move with the music (if it could be called that, since it was the same background track going the entire video).

I have not received the DVD even after 3 weeks of ordering.......2007-03-21

I placed the order on the 27th Feb and it's been 3 weeks and my DVD has not been shipped out yet. When asked, i got to know that this DVD usually takes 3-6 weeks(Whhhhaat!) to ship out. This has delayed the whole shipment(some other DVDs) for me and i'm soooo mad. I don't wanna take it out of my order after already wasting 3 weeks for it.

Beyond a great workout, you learn the dance too!.......2007-01-19

I am a dance instructor and recently had a very basic introduction to Bhangra. It is a dynamic, high energy dance and I wanted to learn more moves and how to put them together. This video, while billed as a workout DVD, also gives you some great bhangra moves so that after a few practices, you're really dancing the Bhangra! Good quality filming and high energy instructor. I really enjoyed it.

What a way to sweat!.......2006-08-25

I borrowed this DVD from a neighbor. I enjoyed it so much I ordered my own copy. I was not familiar with bhangra but found the steps quite similiar to hip hop or african dance moves. It was pretty easy to follow. Although its a bit repetitive, this DVD is a nice change of pace from the traditional cardio workouts. It gets the blood pumping and you'll definitely work up a sweat. I was drenched by the end of the workout. The only complaint I have is that the dance steps aren't truly in sync with the music. Its a little annoying for those of us with rhythm.

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Sent promptly, but the manufacturer's packing wasnt good

Masala Bhangra Workout 5: For Kids

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ASIN: B000I2J66O
Release Date: 2006-08-21

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It's Fun! It's Spicy! It's the new dance workout for kids! The fifth Indian-dance-inspired fitness video, the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUT™ VOLUME V... for kids, is a 40-minute high-energy workout, led by Sarina Jain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has more than doubled since the early 1970's. About 15% of children and adolescents are now seriously overweight. "My mission is to inspire kids to stay physically and mentally active on a daily basis, grow healthy and teach them a little bit of my culture at the same time." The whole family will enjoy this fun-filled, dance-based workout that is sure to get everyone up and moving.

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Sent promptly, but the manufacturer's packing wasnt good.......2007-03-13

The round plastic thingy holding the DVD in place inside the DVD cover was broken, becoz of which the DVD moved all around and was scratched up a bit. Not the seller's fault. But the DVD is great! The dance steps are awesome, easy to follow and the workout is good for an adult too! Good steps.

The Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 4: Total Body

Average customer rating:

Great Workout
Good Total Body Work Out!
Nothing Bhangra about this work out.

The Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 4: Total Body
Director: Sarina Jain
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ASIN: B0006OMDT6
Release Date: 2004-12-21

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Bhangra WorkoutTM Volume 4...Total Body Conditioning Style. Sarina Jain has taken Masala Bhangra to a whole new level by creating a full body strength training workout, that will effectively tone and build muscle strength, and burn fat/calories. This total body conditioning workout utilizes barbells and is suitable for all fitness levels whether you have never lifted a weight or can bench press your fridge. Infectious bhangra dhol beats set the scene, and will surely leave you feeling energized and invigorated! The Masala Bhangra WorkoutTM has been quoted as a lively and modern, vigorous and effective workout. Sarina Jain is the first to introduce Indian dance to the U.S. Fitness Industry at a global level and has been coined as the Indian Jane Fonda for creating such a powerful fitness tool, The Masala Bhangra Workout TM.

Customer Reviews:

Great Workout.......2007-03-28

This is the only Masala Workout DVD that I own and I love the workout. I really do start sweating by the end of the warm up and get a great workout from the strength training. They are also easy to do at home and with kids. My son does not use the weights for the strength training but still enjoys to do all of the moves with me.. I highly recommend this DVD for those that are looking for a solid, basic strength training routine. I feel great each and every time that I use it.

Good Total Body Work Out!.......2006-08-25

I borrowed this DVD from a neighbor. I enjoyed it so much I ordered my own copy. Its a good total body workout that begins with a bhangra dance warm-up then proceeds through resistance training for all the major muscle groups.

Nothing Bhangra about this work out........2005-04-22

I am a huge fan of Sarina Jain's DVD series: I owned them all and ended up selling #1 and #4.I practiced this # 4 DVD once only,outside of the music,there is nothing to differentiate it from any other strength training DVD.I wrongly thought that this DVD would include a 20 mns minimum cardio session with brand new moves.There is a 10 mn/warm up dance routine with the famous " basic " step and steps that you already know from the previous DVDs in the series.By that time, you are sick and tired of the " basic " step since you have been practicing it in the previous DVDs.This is the major drawback of Sarina Jain's DVD series, the tedious repetition of the " basic " step.I would suggest anyone wanting to purchase this DVD to save the money and invest in DVD #2 or #3 and to buy a bhangra music c.d to do their regular strength training routine on.

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Funny and Sexy

Garam Masala

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1st Disc - Movie
2nd Disc - The Making, The Premier, Snap Shots, 25 Film Songs, & Photo Gallery

ASIN: B000DENV86

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Funny and Sexy.......2006-02-22

This movie is a great one to watch with the girls or when u really want to laugh. The eye candy John Abraham (Sam) and Akshay Kumar (Mac) make a lovely hilarious duet that will steal your heart. Sam and Mac are friends who work in this hip magazine "Garam Masala" as photographers, they always get in trouble because of their uncontrollable madness for beautiful women. The fun starts when Mac who is engaged to sweet Anjali(Rimi Sen), is having affairs with 3 gorgeous air-hostesses Sweety (Neetu Chandra), Puja (Nargis) and Deepti (Daisy Bopanna). Dating the girls is Mac's dream come true but it will start all kinds of trouble for him when they all stay in his apartment at the same time. Mac will try his best to manage those affairs and Sam will try to help him but also try to snatch the girls behind his friend's back. A lot of funny scenes and amazing hot songs. I've always thought that John was a hot hunk but now I think he's "Garam Masala".
This DVD also includes some very nice bonus material, an interview with the cast ( is that a love bite on john's right arm?!!), the movie premier and a hilarious interview with John and Akshay where you can really see how great, funny, hot and sexy John is.

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Mirch Masala (Smita Patil)

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Following its commercial release in New York this became Mehta's best-known film outside India. Intended as an allegory of colonial oppression but presented as a sex-and-violence drama, the film is set in pre-Independence Saurashtra. The despotic tax collector Subedar (Shah), dressed in a way that evokes British 19th C. catchpenny prints and Daumier's cartoons, imposes his rule on a village. All the villagers try to satisfy his every whim, except for the protesting schoolteacher (Gilani). the drama starts when the beautiful Sonbai (Patil) is to be surrendered to the lecherous Subedar. She takes refuge in the courtyard of a spice factory run entirely by women and is proteted by an aged watchman (Om Puri) who closes the gates to subedar's men. Although made in Hindi, the film draws on Gujarati verbal and performative idioms. Mehta explicitly deployed stock literary melodrama characters, but these cliches from contemporary popular culture lack the historical resonance achieved by the more complex figures Mehta used in his extraordinary Bhavni Bhavai(1980).

Bhaji on the Beach / Mississippi Masala (2 Pack)

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Bhaji on the Beach / Mississippi Masala (2 Pack)
Director: Mira Nair , and Gurinder Chadha
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ASIN: B000SDHRS2

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Bhaji on the Beach DVD New A group of women of Indian descent take a trip together from their home in Birmingham, England to the beach resort of Blackpool. The women vary in ages from midteens to old, and initially have little in common. But the events of the day lead them to better mutual understanding and solidarity. Additional Details: Sound: 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English and French Widescreen Aspect Ratio: 1.55:1 Mississippi Masala DVD New Mississippi Masala is a poignant emotional and often humorous look at the human situation. It is a peppery mix of an AfricanAmerican man and an Indian woman whose lives collide, literally, on a rural road in Greenwood, Mississippi. They et a once sleepy Southern town aflame with this story of exile, of home and nostalgia. Addtional Details: Sound: English and French 2.0 Dolby Surround Aspect ratio: Full Screen (1.33:1) Subtitles: English (SDH)

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Garam Masala
Starring: Akshay Kumar , John Abraham , and Rimi Sen
Director: Priyadarshan
Manufacturer: Venus
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000I0RVE0
Release Date: 2005-11-02

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