Synopsis
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
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Cast
- Jimi MistryRamu Gupta
- Heather GrahamSharonna
- Marisa TomeiLexi
- Michael McKeanDwain
- Dash MihokRusty McGee
- Emil MarwaVijay Rao
- Christine BaranskiChantal
- Ronald GuttmanEdwin
- Bobby CannavaleRandy
- Jason HarrisJosh's Assistant
Recommendations
- 83
Entertainment Weekly
Bright dialogue and finely embroidered performances adorn The Guru like festive beading on a pair of made-in-India bedroom slippers. - 75
New York Daily News
The first pleasant surprise of 2003, a cross-cultural romantic comedy that doesn't stint on romance or comedy, and- - when you least expect and most need it- - throws in some jaunty musical numbers of its own. - 60
Village Voice
As a dirtier Deepak, Mistry is blankly sweet, suitable for his role as Subcontinental Rorschach. - 58
Portland Oregonian
Terrific musical numbers and interesting premise. - 50
Washington Post
A spirited rally in the final reel can't quite overcome the damage. - 40
The New Yorker
It may have the melody, visage and basics of a Bollywood biggie, but truth be told, The Guru, despite it’s zest and lure, gives the far-off genus a bad wrap. [3 February 2003, p.98] - 40
Wall Street Journal
A film that tries constantly to amuse, but succeeds only fitfully. - 40
The A.V. Club
It's refreshing to see an American movie with an Indian protagonist not played by a white actor in makeup, but it would be a lot more refreshing if that actor (Jimi Mistry) were given a character to play, not just a comic conceit and near-toxic levels of enthusiasm.
