Pardes

 (1997)

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User Reviews

In its essence, Subhash Ghai's intentions were decent. He wanted to make a sort of patriotic movie about family values in India, respecting one's parents, loving one's home, etc. To illustrate this point as easily and "over abused-ly" as possible,... Full review
Subhash Ghai forgot to do his homework!
Apr 11, 2006
starstruck52 - imdb.com
I have heard some people say that they showed Americans as horrible people. I agree! As an American, and a Californian (where the movie takes place), I have to say that the director didn't pay enough attention to America. I... Full review
Perfect son-in-law
Jun 04, 2005
Isa Fazli - imdb.com
The character of Shah Rukh Khan in this movie, is the perfect son-in-law. I think every girl who sees him in this movie would fall in love with his character Arjun. This unselfish boy, who is brought up in a... Full review
Excellent Movie!
Feb 06, 2005
Abusimble1 - imdb.com
I watched Pardes about 3 days ago. It was midnight and I had no wish to see a movie which was three hours long. I was going to only see about the first 30 minutes of it but this movie... Full review
A little stereotypical, but lovely all the same
Feb 17, 2004
Ace_of_Hearts - imdb.com
Americans have no morals or values. An Indian born in America smokes, drinks and sees women as sexual objects. He's a snob. He has no morals or values. An Indian born in India living in America has morals and values.... Full review
Briefly, the story goes like this. Kishorilal (Amrish Puri) is an NRI whose heart belongs to his homeland, India (or so he says). On a trip back home, he meets his old friend, Alok Nath (forget his name). Kishorilal is... Full review
Stereotypical CRAP !!!
Feb 14, 2002
va_dcblue - imdb.com
This movie makes all of us NRIs or better known as ABCDs look like value-less and immoral pigs. Mr. Ghai should have actually researched the way of life of NRIs in America and UK before he even wrote the script... Full review
Charming
Oct 31, 2001
gila_film - imdb.com
The story of this movie is reminiscent of Dilwalle Dulhania Le Jayenge, but it have it own joyful line.Pity that Shahrukh Khan isn't at his best performance, because Mahima Chawdary is fill the entire screen with her spell binding act.... Full review
A Brilliant Film!
Jan 29, 2001
sunita bhatoia - imdb.com
This is an excellent film, Sharukh Khan gives an astounding performance as Arjun, Mahima Choudhary puts a lot of effort in to her character as the chemistry between Mahima and Sharukh shows throughout the film. This is a different film... Full review
stereotypical, contrived, hard to believe movie.
Sep 21, 2000
ds-12 - imdb.com
Kishorilal (Amrish Puri) is a successful business man in California and is visiting his friend Suraj Dev (Alok Nath) in India. He sees Ganga, Suraj Dev's daughter and decides that she will make a good bride for his son Rajiv... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Jun 09, 2007
Real Bollywood
London is acutely aware that the benefits of increased engagement must flow both ways. It's also becoming increasingly common to see spectacular song and dance numbers staged in front of landmarks such as the Tower Bridge or London Eye. ... Full Review
| Aug 04, 2006
Real Bollywood
He truly deserves every bit of his hard earned success owing to his noteworthy contribution to the music industry. I was working on this song much before the unfortunate 7/11 incident happened. ... Full Review

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Des Hoyaa Pardes
sify.com2004-12-14
In the last couple of years, Punjabi movies with good starcast have been hugely popular and successful amongst North Indian and NRI audience. Case in point being ' Jee Aaya Nu ' and ' Asa Nu Maan Watana Da '... ... Full Article

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