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American-born Indian, Roshan (Abhishek Bachchan) brings his ailing grandmother back to India. Little does he know that the quick trip will turn into the longest journey of his life - a journey within. The backdrop of the story is the ancient walled city of Delhi, better known as Chandni Chowk, a character in herself. It represents the chaos, religion, beliefs and ethos of the Indian people. The PIN code of that part of the city is 110006, and it is traditional to use only one or two digits of the pin code after Delhi.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: Hindi ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Arabic ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The film opens with the ailing grandmother Annapurna at the office of a cardiac surgeon in New York. The surgeon indicates that Annapurna suffers from heart blockage and may not have long to live. Annapurna insists on returning to Delhi, her hometown, where she intends to retire in peace. Though her son and daughter-in-law object vehemently, her American-born grandson Roshan (who has a special bond with his grandmother) agrees to bring her back.Annapurna is received with pomp and ceremony when she returns to her home in Old Delhi. Roshan is initially stunned by the mad rush of various neighbors: Ali Baig the renaissance man, feuding brothers Madangopal and Jaigopal, their wives and families, Mamdu the halwai, Gobar the simpleton, Sethji and many others. However, Roshan eventually warms to the place and wholeheartedly embraces the sense of community in it. He accompanies his grandmother to the Ramleelas, hangs out at Mamdu's sweet stall, plays with the children, and gradually becomes steeped in the culture of the place.Roshan is also slowly exposed to some sobering realities. When Annapurna faints (due to fluctuating blood sugar levels) and they scramble to get her to a hospital, he finds the roads choked by traffic because of an impromptu ceremony around a cow in labor; he is further surprised when his grandmother, despite her stupor, stumbles forth to seek the blessings of a sacred cow; and he is astounded when the local police seem to encourage the practice. Roshan begins to understand the feuds and social issues in the community. Madangopal's sister Rama is unwed (at an age when spinsterhood is a significant social no-no) and Jaigopal's electrical business i...Delhi-6
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Grace Poole
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I should say, this is my first venture into Bollywood type films!
I was expecting something quite trivial and light. But it was actually a film with some quite serious messages along with the fun, music and laughter. Subjects such as poverty, muslim/hindu clashes and people making fun of the intellectually challenged were touched upon. But there was a lot of humour which I enjoyed. The Policeman was very funny.
It brought back memories of feelings I had as a child watching films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Wizard of Oz and finding it all quite surreal. There are some fantasy moments with flying monkeys, rickshaws and the like. But just as you think it is all getting too ridiculous it comes back down to earth with something quite poignant.
The music was good and there were a couple of tracks that I really liked. I think some may be ones that grow on you. In fact in the film itself there was almost too much to take in with one viewing and I think it's one of those films that might improve with a second viewing.
It was cleverly and beautifully filmed. It showed the poverty and slums, but that was offset with the colourful and sumptuous Ram Leela - a kind of Festival Play. Near the end it was ironic and satisfying when the 'village idiot' appeared to be the only one who was clued up about what was going on.
It won't be everybody's cup of tea. I don't know what other Bollywood type films are like yet, so I can't compare. But if you like these type of films I think you would enjoy this!
I was expecting something quite trivial and light. But it was actually a film with some quite serious messages along with the fun, music and laughter. Subjects such as poverty, muslim/hindu clashes and people making fun of the intellectually challenged were touched upon. But there was a lot of humour which I enjoyed. The Policeman was very funny.
It brought back memories of feelings I had as a child watching films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Wizard of Oz and finding it all quite surreal. There are some fantasy moments with flying monkeys, rickshaws and the like. But just as you think it is all getting too ridiculous it comes back down to earth with something quite poignant.
The music was good and there were a couple of tracks that I really liked. I think some may be ones that grow on you. In fact in the film itself there was almost too much to take in with one viewing and I think it's one of those films that might improve with a second viewing.
It was cleverly and beautifully filmed. It showed the poverty and slums, but that was offset with the colourful and sumptuous Ram Leela - a kind of Festival Play. Near the end it was ironic and satisfying when the 'village idiot' appeared to be the only one who was clued up about what was going on.
It won't be everybody's cup of tea. I don't know what other Bollywood type films are like yet, so I can't compare. But if you like these type of films I think you would enjoy this!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had begun to watch this film on the plane coming back from India...I think mealtime got in the way of seeing the end but i had never forgotten it and was very happy to track the dvd down on Amazon.I found the plot rather confusing but the film really gets under the skin of the chaos and zest for life that typifies India...a very special film.
5 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By actic3
Format:DVD
Here in Germany there is (or was) a growing community for Bollywood movies. People who like that kind of cinema. Hearthworm agressivity free cinema. That started in the DVD market. In theatres that movies are very rare. First many of that products in the german market were translated to german language, nearly all in english. That is becoming fewer now, it's stopped. Even the blockbusters like Delhi 6 or Chandni Chowk are not even in english, absolutely no german. The subtitles generated by computer are most sensefree, unusable. A question of costs? Don't think so. Even the worsted "müll" from the US production is translated for the video-market. I believe it is the influence of the US media industry. They fear a loss of market for their products and put their power against it. For my person i can say: More i start learning Hindi then enjoying such valuable products as "2012" for example. The totaly loss of reality in US movie art makes it unexectable for me. Well maybe dancing people around trees are also unreal but i like it more.
For this movie: only knew the music. I like it so much and it is drilling more and more in my brain....
(My 6 weeks in Bombay Area 20 years ago were the most intensive and exiting time in my life. I liked saturday nights spending at Yuhu Beach and watching the movie people work.)
For this movie: only knew the music. I like it so much and it is drilling more and more in my brain....
(My 6 weeks in Bombay Area 20 years ago were the most intensive and exiting time in my life. I liked saturday nights spending at Yuhu Beach and watching the movie people work.)
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