
Pardes
American dreams, Indian soul.
Directed by Subhash Ghai
Produced by Mukta Arts Ltd
A romantic drama about cultural identity and love that pits traditional Indian values against Western individualism, centered on a love triangle between an arranged bride and two brothers.
Kishorilal wants an Indian bride for his westernised son. He gets him engaged to Ganga, his friend's daughter, and brings her to USA. But she shares a deeper bond with Arjun, Kishorilal's foster son.
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Questions people ask
Is Pardes scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Pardes end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Pardes easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Pardes violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Pardes sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Pardes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pardes
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pardes, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pardes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pardes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































