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India?

posted 9 years ago by robfwoods
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For anyone who has actually lived in India - how realistic is the film in terms of the Indian 'background?'

By "background" do you mean setting?

I haven't lived there, but I've traveled there many times and I feel the film does quite a good job of capturing the real India (and Jaipur specifically). It was obviously shot on location, and also they used many locals as extras.

I don't watch Bollywood films regularly, but the few times I did I was struck by how unlike the real India they look. They close off their sets and rarely show the masses of people and/or vehicular traffic one sees in India!

[–] robfwoods 9 years ago

yes - the whole gestalt of the environment

I'm located next to an Indian Travel Agency for many years and have fairly good tangential knowledge - but the sheer mass, noise, etc. is unknown - at least to a degree - been in Lagos, Cairo, Taipei, HK, Tokyo - and from NY - so can extrapolate to a certain level I imagine.

To me - the film seemed to be 'getting it.'

[–] harisghazi07 9 years ago

It is quite realistic...

[–] thesunsmellstooloud 9 years ago

I am from India and I was a bit skeptical about the portrayal of India in the film, which I thought was going to be too 'touristy'. But it was accurate, and the film had a very affectionate attitude towards India :) Jaipur was absolutely spot on, however, you can also find a lot of peace and quiet in India. Do visit soon!