A Flavour Of Contemporary India Monsoons On Screen
Film director Mira Nair was highly commended for her works on Salaam Bombay- an academy award nominee in 1989 for best foreign film. Now comes Monsoon Wedding that is yet again another enchanting Indian film directed by her. The success of the film was highlighted yesterday at the Venice Film Festival, as it won top prize.
The film, which is set in New Delhi, India, revolves around the Punjabi culture; that is one of ancient tradition. At the same time it also features aspects of Indian society influenced by western culture never been attempted before. Although adapted from fiction, the film brings to life an original idea and screenplay, captivating its audience as it effectively captures the warm-hearted soul of Indian culture at its peak.
The film collectively sweeps its audience into the lives of the upper-middle class Verma family. On the spur of the moment, they deal with final preparations for the upcoming arranged marriage of their daughter Aditi (24) to the son of an......
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