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Geeta Malik
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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Directed by Mike Newell
influenced India Sweets and Spices (2021)
Plot
Using a template nostalgically reminiscent of “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” Malik roughly structures “India Sweets and Spices” around a number of these parties thrown both by Sheila, and in turn, various other unforgivingly gossipy “Aunties” (playfully referred to as “sari-wearing zombies” by Alia in one scene) in their wealthy circles.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Directed by Jon M. Chu
influenced India Sweets and Spices (2021)
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And much like the diverse crowds that flocked to the admittedly far superior “Crazy Rich Asians,” that audience isn’t limited to the specific demographics the film portrays, but includes everyone drawn to narratives that unravel common human struggles around family, class and identity at their core — qualities that should translate into a healthy shelf life for the film, especially on streaming platforms.
The film will draw the inevitable comparisons to movies like Crazy Rich Asians and My Big Fat Greek Wedding -- and not unfairly, but since each of those films lovingly skewers a different subculture, each is wildly different, even if the premise feels familiar.
India Sweets and Spices , written and directed by Geeta Malik, will draw plenty of comparisons to Crazy Rich Asians, especially since the film is from the same producers.