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Bhowani Junction (1956)
Interesting film
I am an Anglo-Indian, and feel many aspects of film were well portrayed, the idea of being "mixed up" was put forth quite well. However, I can't really relate to Victoria, as I am of a younger AI generation, who grew up in independent India, I see myself as Indian first and Anglo second.
I have to second the first comment, the use of non-Indian actors, is both annoying and insulting! India produces more films than Hollywood, has quite an extensive roster of actors, surely, George Cukor could have cast Indians in those roles. To think he made a movie about Indians, and not casting Indian actors, is absurd!
Nishant (1975)
Absolutely brilliant
I saw this film when it was released in the 70's, I was about 15 or so. I watched it again yesterday on DVD and once again was blown away by it brilliant acting, story, dialogue and subject matter.
I love Indian mainstream cinema, it has a big place in Indian culture, which very unfortunately and sadly is dismissed by many as kitch, but popular culture is popular culture and it has it's importance in society.
This movie on the other hand, is a perfect example of the other side of Indian cinema. I really wish movies by such great Indian directors (contemporary), can be shown in the West in regular cinemas (not small little places in remote parts of cities). To balance the mainstream of songs, dance, melodrama etc., we have this other cinema, which is so amazing, intelligent and brilliant, and very unfortunately has not been exposed to the NA market. It's just too sad!