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A Decent Arrangement Review
- 11/8/2014 10:45:24 AM
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Cast: Adam Laupus, Shabana Azmi, Lethia Nall, Diksha Basu, Shreya SharmaDirection: Sarovar BankaGenre: DramaDuration: 1 hour 37 minutes
Hoping to get rid of his loneliness and aimlessness back in the United States, Ashok (Adam Laupus), an Indian-American copywriter, comes to India looking for a suitable bride. But is he really ready for an arranged marriage?
Review: Once in India, Ashok stays with his cousin Preeti (Shabana Azmi) and her family in Chandigarh. Preeti takes the initiative of introducing Ashok to eligible girls. While he does seem interested in one of them (Diksha Basu), call it a coincidence or fate, he bumps into an American girl (Lethia Nall), who makes him question the compromise he's about to make. Will he settle down for a better future or be content with the present?
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A Decent Arrangement has an interesting premise. A slice-of-life tale, it addresses the issue of identity crisis that plagues most American-born-confused-desis. Ashok represents those who don't know what they want.
Also, unlike most films that exaggerate and mock the arranged marriage culture, Sarovar Banka manages to keep it real and balanced. He takes an objective look at the age-old system and its relevance to individuals today. Subtle humour is infused smartly into the story, ensuring the film stays light-hearted. We particularly liked the Shabana-Adam banter on 'how a boy should respond to job enquiries made by his potential in-laws'.
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