Sujata Kumar

First love in anyone`s life holds a special place especially if the memory is filled with the vibrant musings of the city that you grew up in. Benaras holds a special place in Kundan`s heart because not only did he grow up as a typical, god fearing, shiv bhakt-Pandit but also because it was the city that gave him Zoya. Quiet, beautiful with mischievous eyes, Zoya was the girl of his dreams. She was like a breath of fresh air, the first time he saw her on the busy streets, sitting regally in a Tonga. He would follow her everyday to the bazaar, back to her house till one day he mustered the courage to speak to her and tell her his true feelings - his 13year old heart, smitten by her simplicity. She of course didn`t take him seriously and brushed him off. Time passed by and Zoya moved to Delhi to study further. Love they say is a feeling that only grows stronger with time and Kundan`s love for Zoya never diminished, he carried his feelings all through college and his heart flipped when Zoya came back to his town. With Zoya back in Benaras, Kundan was excited as he of finally thought of telling Zoya how she felt. Zoya finally met Kundan and confessed her true feelings to him. She was in love but with Akram, a college friend from DU and she wanted Kundan`s help in marrying him. His world shattered and his heart broke a million pieces and the rage that Kundan felt was inexplicable. He was torn between his true feelings for Zoya and his hearts pleas to help her get her true love because who could understand that pain better than him. He sets out to unite her with Akram and what follows is a tale of love, betrayal, redemption and healing set against the very rooted town of Benaras and the upbeat political environs of Delhi.

Kundan, a Shiv Bhakt-Pandit from Benaras, has a special place in his heart for his childhood love interest, Zoya, a quiet and beautiful girl. Despite her initial dismissal, Kundan`s love for Zoya grows stronger over time. When Zoya returns to Benaras, Kundan is excited to tell her about his feelings. However, Zoya is in love with Akram, a college friend from Delhi, and wants Kundan`s help in marrying him. Kundan is torn between his feelings for Zoya and her plea to help her find true love. He sets out to unite her with Akram, a tale of love, betrayal, redemption, and healing set against the rooted town of Benaras and the political landscape of Delhi.

Money, Fame and the Knowledge of English. In India, these 3 factors play a huge role in how society judges an individual. English Vinglish is the story of Shashi, a woman who doesn`t know English and is made to feel insecure about this by her family and society at large. The film though lighthearted is about the touching and transformational journey of Shashi. Circumstances make her determined to overcome this insecurity, master the language, teach the world a lesson on the way to becoming a self assured and confident woman.The film is shot mostly in New York and captures the inherent struggle of many people all over the world with the English Language. Hilarious, touching and sensitive, this film marks the comeback of India`s biggest female star, Sridevi.