Caste,
gender, and contrasting cultures are explored in depth in this movie adaptation
of “Pride and Prejudice”. Set in Amritsar, the Holy City of the Sikhs, the
movie opens with the introduction of the oldest daughter of a middle-class
Hindu businessman to an eligible Hindu bachelor, who has just returned from
abroad after finishing his business degree from one of the top universities in
England. This ideal match is stalled by the prejudices of the groom’s best
friend. Incensed, the bride’s sister retaliates. In the process, the groom’s
friend and the bride’s sister develop a tenuous relationship that is both
annoying and endearing. As much as they want to hate each other, they can’t
because they have so much in common. As a result, a grudging respect mutually
develops and they begin to have feelings for each other. When a situation
arises that threatens the wellbeing and dignity of her family, they join forces
to protect their own. Triumphant, they both acknowledge that they are better
together than apart.
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