Namastey London

On a trip to India, Jasmeet's father forcefully marries her off to Arjun. However, when they return to London, Jasmeet announces her intention of marrying her boyfriend, Charlie Brown.

• Jazz is raised in London with British habits while her parents attempt to secure an Indian marriage, and both romances face cultural scrutiny.
• Arjun is reduced from husband to best man when Jazz refuses to recognize their arranged marriage in London.
• Jazz encounters racial profiling, while Imran is pressured to abandon Islam, change his name, and distance himself from his family.
• The Brown family and their associates reduce India to stereotypes and invoke Churchill while judging Indian identity.

• Bend It Like Beckhamcross-cultural romance, family pressure, and identity conflict balanced with Bollywood comedy
• Monsoon Weddingdiaspora identity, cultural expectations, and romantic conflict in a comic mainstream format
• My Big Fat Greek Weddingromantic comedy built around intercultural misunderstandings and family resistance
• Jab We MetBollywood romance combining spectacle, family melodrama, and cultural identity themes

Director

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Release Date

2007-03-23

Runtime

131 min

Rating

6.3 / 10 (136)

What is Namastey London about?

A spirited Bollywood romantic comedy pits arranged marriage, diaspora identity, and British prejudice against the stubborn force of love.

What is Namastey London like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Namastey London as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Namastey London violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Namastey London.

Which films are like Namastey London?

Films with a similar feel include Bend It Like Beckham, Monsoon Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Jab We Met.

How long is Namastey London?

Namastey London runs 131 minutes.

Where can I watch Namastey London?

In United States, Namastey London is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.