Summary Leela is a film based on the South Asian-American experience. By providing a dynamic expression of the struggles and celebrations of the expatriate lifestyle, Leela has the potential to be a crossover film - popular among expatriate South Asians and mainstream English speaking audiences the world over. Leela is a true reflection of how the South Asian-American community is beginning to emerge, blend, and influence the mainstream American culture in its own exquisite ways. Leela is the story of Leela, an aware, liberal woman who struggles with the true meaning of independence. It is also the story of Krishna, born of Indian parents in America but uncomfortable with his hyphenated existence. Leela then is a universal story of two paths that cross each other and pause a moment before moving on. View more details
Directed : Somnath Sen
Written : Somnath Sen
Stars : Dimple Kapadia Vinod Khanna Deepti Naval Amol Mhatre
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Oct 31, 2002
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Lemon Tree Films
Language : English
Production companies : Lemon Tree Films
Summary Leela is a film based on the South Asian-American experience. By providing a dynamic expression of the struggles and celebrations of the expatriate lifestyle, Leela has the potential to be a crossover film - popular among expatriate South Asians and mainstream English speaking audiences the world over. Leela is a true reflection of how the South Asian-American community is beginning to emerge, blend, and influence the mainstream American culture in its own exquisite ways. Leela is the story of Leela, an aware, liberal woman who struggles with the true meaning of independence. It is also the story of Krishna, born of Indian parents in America but uncomfortable with his hyphenated existence. Leela then is a universal story of two paths that cross each other and pause a moment before moving on. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Oct 31, 2002
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Lemon Tree Films
Language : English
Production companies : Lemon Tree Films
