English Vinglish

This is not about romance between two countries, love which separated by time and distance, unapproved love. This about a good housewife who was very loyal and serve her family entirely. Her name is Shashi. She had side job as a laddu maker (Indian traditional cake). But one thing which become a family joke all the time was her inability to speak English.

Feel-good movie with a great message.

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The courses in foreign languages are often great experiences

A sweet, likeable film that has its heart in all the right places.

best movie to watch , this film gave hope to a person to learn at any age

At once both uplifting and gratifying, 'English Vinglish' is at once a smart and affecting film about motherhood which both consumes you with it's light-weight touches, and moves you with it's inherent sweetness. It's a mainstream film which has been elevated by smart story-telling by Gauri Shinde who affectionately dedicates the film to the clan that mothers are, and Sridevi unleashes in her comeback a yet another distinct performance. It's truly a great coming-of-age nature of cinema that makes this film worth viewing, and viewing, and viewing.

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English Vinglish has a different view on motherhood than I have seen in other Bollywood films. While a film like Mother India shows its audience the hardships that a mother can go through and demonstrates the unparalleled love that a mother has for her children, English Vinglish allows its central female character to be more than a mother. The film demonstrates that it is possible to have multifaceted female character in Bollywood. Although being a mother is a large part of Shashi's identity, it is not all that exists in her life. For instance, she is also a baker. She is clearly proud of this work, as can be seen when she is overjoyed that she is called an entrepreneur by her English teacher. It was empowering to see that just because she has children does not mean that she can not have outside interests and passions. One part of the film that was not so pleasing to me was the ending. I understand why Shashi decided to prioritize her family over her English classes, but it was still a bit disappointing to see her relinquish her independence. A traditional Bollywood mother will do anything for her family. Rosie Thomas asserts that in Bollywood films, a mother "is able to love and give unconditionally" as well as "keep the family and home together" (Thomas, "Melodrama and the Negotiation of Morality"). It would be incredibly unconventional to have Shashi simply abandon her family at the end of the film. I never expected that to happen. However, I did anticipate that her husband would come to realize that he had been taking her for granted. It was frustrating that she never had any sort of confrontation with her husband about his lack of respect for her. It seemed as if Shashi had not made any significant modifications to her old life, which undermined her growth throughout the film.

English Vinglish encapsulates the difficulties encountered by many Indians who are unable to speak English. Starring Sridevi as Shashi Godbole, a married woman whose children and spouse mock her inability to speak English. The other characters are played by Mehdi Nebbou (Laurent), Adil Hussain (Satish Godbole), Priya Anand (Rahda), Sujata Kumar (Manu), and Sulabha Deshpande (Mrs. Godbole) with guest star Amitabh Bachchan. The film follows Shashi as she travels from India to New York for her nieceï¿ 1/2(TM)s wedding. In New York she decides participate in a four-week English class with other non-native speakers. Although from different backgrounds, the class builds a strong relationship towards one another as they feel a connection to one another due to their similar struggle and desire to learn English. Laurent, a French man, in particular grows close to Shashi and develops romantic feelings. As a married woman, Shashi must decide whether or not to act upon her feelings toward Laurent. Due to the confidence provided by her classmates and her improved English, Shashi finally gains the respect of her family. In many ways this film strays from the characteristics of a typical Bollywood movie. Unlike most Bollywood films, this movie provided no extradiegetic scenes and existed in a realistic world. Without the typical song sequences characteristic of many Bollywood films, such as DDLJ, Amar Akbaar Anthony, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham), English Vinglish has an overall more modern and realistic take on Bollywood cinema. According to Rachel Dwyer, ï¿ 1/2In recent years some of the multiplex films have been made with more dialogue in Englishï¿ 1/2 not to market films overseas (there has been no interest in these films at all from overseas distributors) but because it gives an element of realism to the filmï¿ 1/2Â? (Dwyer, ï¿ 1/2Zara Hatkeï¿ 1/2Â?). Much of this film is spoken in English as Shashi attempts to learn the language and gain respect from her family. This film would be enjoyed by many non-native speakers as they can relate to the struggles that Shashi faces and celebrate as she overcomes these obstacles. Despite the differences from most Bollywood films, the main characters in English Vinglish strongly value their familial relations, a value shared amongst most Bollywood films. The choice between family and love is a common theme throughout Bollywood as expressed in both DDLJ and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. English Vinglish continues to explore the never-ending conversation between the values of love and family.