Let’s hope the delivery wasn’t a Royal Pain! USA star Reshma Shetty welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with her husband, Deep Katdare, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Royal Pains star, 37, exclusively tells Us Weekly. "We are beyond thrilled to introduce our daughter Ariya Eliana Katdare, to the world,” Shetty tells Us. “She came into our lives on Oct. 6, 2015. We never knew that we could love anyone as much as we love our Ariya." The baby girl’s name means “noble gift from God.” She [...]...
- 10/21/2015
- Us Weekly
Former Bombay Dreams stars Reshma Shetty and Deep Katdare have wed in New York City.
The couple, who met and fell in love onstage in the hit Broadway show, exchanged vows in New York on Saturday, according to Life & Style magazine.
The traditional Hindu ceremony took place at Gotham Hall.
The couple, who met and fell in love onstage in the hit Broadway show, exchanged vows in New York on Saturday, according to Life & Style magazine.
The traditional Hindu ceremony took place at Gotham Hall.
- 3/20/2011
- WENN
Releasing this Friday is Rehana Mizra's directorial debut Hiding Divya. The film is the story of Divya, her estranged daughter Linny and Linny's 16-year-old daughter Jia, and the effect Divya's bipolar disorder has on all their lives. Hiding Divya tells a story of denial, shame, guilt and, most of all, love. For the cast of the film Rehana brought together an eclectic mix of stage and movie actors to create the characters in her film. To play Ravi, a childhood friend of Linny, Rehana cast theater and film actor Deep Katdare, who also is one of the executive producers of the film. About casting him, director Rehana said, " Deep Katdare came on early in the process, and I did write the role for him as well. I'd seen his work in American Desi and Bombay Dreams with Madhur Jaffrey, and thought he'd be perfect for the comedic part." The actor...
- 8/20/2010
- Bollyspice
The red carpet premiere of Hiding Divya took place on Tuesday night, August 17, at the Big Cinemas Manhattan theater in New York City. There for the big event were writer/director Rehana Mirza, producer Rohi Mirza Pandya, and actors Pooja Kumar, Madhur Jaffrey, and Deep Katdare.
Hiding Divya is a film that takes a look at mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder and the effects it has on 3 generations of women. About the story of the film director Mizra told BollySpice, "The film has elements of dealing with mental illness but also is as much about family as anything else. It is about how to hold on to family while still holding on to yourself. The film is set in a small town in New Jersey. Linny (played by Pooja Kumar), the daughter of Divya (played by Madhur Jaffrey), left this town when she was sixteen and pregnant, and vowed never to return home.
Hiding Divya is a film that takes a look at mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder and the effects it has on 3 generations of women. About the story of the film director Mizra told BollySpice, "The film has elements of dealing with mental illness but also is as much about family as anything else. It is about how to hold on to family while still holding on to yourself. The film is set in a small town in New Jersey. Linny (played by Pooja Kumar), the daughter of Divya (played by Madhur Jaffrey), left this town when she was sixteen and pregnant, and vowed never to return home.
- 8/19/2010
- Bollyspice
Shot in New York City and New Jersey, Hiding Divya tells the story of three generations of women and the taboos created in the South Asian American community from mental illness in the family. Inspired by true stories, the English-language drama is the debut feature from sister filmmakers Rehana Mirza (writer/director) and Rohi Mirza Pandya (producer) and stars Pooja Kumar (Bollywood Hero, Sita Sings the Blues), Deep Katdare (American Desi), and veteran actress Madhur Jaffrey (Cotton Mary, Shakespeare-Wallah) as Divya. Hiding Divya opens in limited release in selected markets across the U.S. on August 20 and will open in New York at Big Cinemas Manhattan.
Synopsis:
Filmmaker Rehana Mirza tackles the taboo of mental illness in the South Asian American community in her writing and directorial feature debut. Hiding Divya provides a rare, realistic and poignant glimpse into the lives of three generations of women - Divya Shah (Madhur Jaffrey...
Synopsis:
Filmmaker Rehana Mirza tackles the taboo of mental illness in the South Asian American community in her writing and directorial feature debut. Hiding Divya provides a rare, realistic and poignant glimpse into the lives of three generations of women - Divya Shah (Madhur Jaffrey...
- 7/25/2010
- Bollyspice
The first English-language effort to be released by Eros Entertainment, the primary U.S. distributor of Indian films, "American Desi" is a heartfelt debut feature by Piyush Dinker Pandya that unfortunately suffers from a lack of sophistication and polish. Possessing all the subtlety of an "Afterschool Special", not to mention any teen comedy starring Freddie Prinze Jr., the film is not likely to fully please Indian audiences or cross over to the general public.
The film centers on the personal and romantic difficulties of Krishna Reddy (Deep Katdare), a young Indian who wishes to downplay his roots. Arriving at college for the beginning of his freshman year, Krishna -- or Kris, as he likes to be called -- is dismayed to find that his three roommates are like him. They are "desis" who were born and raised in America (an unlikely situation at a modern college, but never mind). Even worse, the first woman he develops a crush on is the beautiful Nina (Purva Bedi), who is not only Indian but also resolutely proud of her cultural heritage. Competing for her affections with a slimy suitor, Rakesh (Anil Kumar), who is all too eager to accentuate his Indian-ness, Kris must come to terms with his lack of regard for his culture. Not to worry: A happy ending is eventually reached, with Kris winning the girl and sharing a traditional Indian dance.
Although its genuinely relevant issues lift the film a notch above the typical horny-teen comedy, the sophomoric humor, stereotypical characterizations and lack of technical polish undercut its effectiveness.
AMERICAN DESI
Eros Entertainment
Director-screenwriter: Piyush Dinker Pandya
Producer: Gitesh Pandya
Director of photography: Renato Falcao
Editor: Rob Tate
Music: Wig
Color/stereo
Cast:
Krishna Reddy: Deep Katdare
Nina Shah: Purva Bedi
Jagjit Singh: Ronobir Lahiri
Salim Ali Khan : Rizwan Manji
Ajay Pandya: Kal Penn
Rakesh Patel: Anil Kumar
Running time -- 100 minutes
No MPAA rating...
The film centers on the personal and romantic difficulties of Krishna Reddy (Deep Katdare), a young Indian who wishes to downplay his roots. Arriving at college for the beginning of his freshman year, Krishna -- or Kris, as he likes to be called -- is dismayed to find that his three roommates are like him. They are "desis" who were born and raised in America (an unlikely situation at a modern college, but never mind). Even worse, the first woman he develops a crush on is the beautiful Nina (Purva Bedi), who is not only Indian but also resolutely proud of her cultural heritage. Competing for her affections with a slimy suitor, Rakesh (Anil Kumar), who is all too eager to accentuate his Indian-ness, Kris must come to terms with his lack of regard for his culture. Not to worry: A happy ending is eventually reached, with Kris winning the girl and sharing a traditional Indian dance.
Although its genuinely relevant issues lift the film a notch above the typical horny-teen comedy, the sophomoric humor, stereotypical characterizations and lack of technical polish undercut its effectiveness.
AMERICAN DESI
Eros Entertainment
Director-screenwriter: Piyush Dinker Pandya
Producer: Gitesh Pandya
Director of photography: Renato Falcao
Editor: Rob Tate
Music: Wig
Color/stereo
Cast:
Krishna Reddy: Deep Katdare
Nina Shah: Purva Bedi
Jagjit Singh: Ronobir Lahiri
Salim Ali Khan : Rizwan Manji
Ajay Pandya: Kal Penn
Rakesh Patel: Anil Kumar
Running time -- 100 minutes
No MPAA rating...
Net Effect Media
"Green Card Fever" valiantly attempts to dramatize the disheartening Alice-in-Wonderland world that confronts illegal immigrants in the United States. This includes corrupt immigration lawyers, Immigration and Naturalization Service bullies and an entire judicial system seemingly at odds with the eloquent words of Emma Lazaras.
Unfortunately, the clumsy and cliched approach by writer-director Bala Rajashekaruni robs the movie of any dramatic punch.
The point of the movie is that the U.S. immigration system is designed to reward deception and punish candor. Its hero, a young Indian (Vikram Dasu) who has overstayed his visa, struggles to find anyone within that system who will truly help him get a green card. Instead, he is exploited by shady lawyers and opportunistic bosses as he hides out in an underworld of fellow illegal aliens, living a furtive existence that denies everyone his humanity.
There is one honest character, an attorney (Deep Katdare) with a Sikh background. But he is such a tiresome snob that even an eleventh-hour change of heart fails to redeem him. Meanwhile, a fumbling romance of sorts develops between our hero and an Indian-American woman (Purva Bedi).
Unhappily, the film would embarrass a first-year film student. Rajashekaruni underwrites and overdirects every scene, creating a host of superficial and shrill characters while asking his actors to exaggerate every dramatic moment. He also favors extreme close-ups of his actors, a serious disadvantage when one's director adores hammy acting.
Much of the film is downright amateurish. One actor, masquerading as a Sikh, wears an awful fake beard and a shoddily tied turban. Technical credits are rudimentary, and many actors appear to be nonpros.
"Green Card Fever" valiantly attempts to dramatize the disheartening Alice-in-Wonderland world that confronts illegal immigrants in the United States. This includes corrupt immigration lawyers, Immigration and Naturalization Service bullies and an entire judicial system seemingly at odds with the eloquent words of Emma Lazaras.
Unfortunately, the clumsy and cliched approach by writer-director Bala Rajashekaruni robs the movie of any dramatic punch.
The point of the movie is that the U.S. immigration system is designed to reward deception and punish candor. Its hero, a young Indian (Vikram Dasu) who has overstayed his visa, struggles to find anyone within that system who will truly help him get a green card. Instead, he is exploited by shady lawyers and opportunistic bosses as he hides out in an underworld of fellow illegal aliens, living a furtive existence that denies everyone his humanity.
There is one honest character, an attorney (Deep Katdare) with a Sikh background. But he is such a tiresome snob that even an eleventh-hour change of heart fails to redeem him. Meanwhile, a fumbling romance of sorts develops between our hero and an Indian-American woman (Purva Bedi).
Unhappily, the film would embarrass a first-year film student. Rajashekaruni underwrites and overdirects every scene, creating a host of superficial and shrill characters while asking his actors to exaggerate every dramatic moment. He also favors extreme close-ups of his actors, a serious disadvantage when one's director adores hammy acting.
Much of the film is downright amateurish. One actor, masquerading as a Sikh, wears an awful fake beard and a shoddily tied turban. Technical credits are rudimentary, and many actors appear to be nonpros.
- 8/22/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The first English-language effort to be released by Eros Entertainment, the primary U.S. distributor of Indian films, "American Desi" is a heartfelt debut feature by Piyush Dinker Pandya that unfortunately suffers from a lack of sophistication and polish. Possessing all the subtlety of an "Afterschool Special", not to mention any teen comedy starring Freddie Prinze Jr., the film is not likely to fully please Indian audiences or cross over to the general public.
The film centers on the personal and romantic difficulties of Krishna Reddy (Deep Katdare), a young Indian who wishes to downplay his roots. Arriving at college for the beginning of his freshman year, Krishna -- or Kris, as he likes to be called -- is dismayed to find that his three roommates are like him. They are "desis" who were born and raised in America (an unlikely situation at a modern college, but never mind). Even worse, the first woman he develops a crush on is the beautiful Nina (Purva Bedi), who is not only Indian but also resolutely proud of her cultural heritage. Competing for her affections with a slimy suitor, Rakesh (Anil Kumar), who is all too eager to accentuate his Indian-ness, Kris must come to terms with his lack of regard for his culture. Not to worry: A happy ending is eventually reached, with Kris winning the girl and sharing a traditional Indian dance.
Although its genuinely relevant issues lift the film a notch above the typical horny-teen comedy, the sophomoric humor, stereotypical characterizations and lack of technical polish undercut its effectiveness.
AMERICAN DESI
Eros Entertainment
Director-screenwriter: Piyush Dinker Pandya
Producer: Gitesh Pandya
Director of photography: Renato Falcao
Editor: Rob Tate
Music: Wig
Color/stereo
Cast:
Krishna Reddy: Deep Katdare
Nina Shah: Purva Bedi
Jagjit Singh: Ronobir Lahiri
Salim Ali Khan : Rizwan Manji
Ajay Pandya: Kal Penn
Rakesh Patel: Anil Kumar
Running time -- 100 minutes
No MPAA rating...
The film centers on the personal and romantic difficulties of Krishna Reddy (Deep Katdare), a young Indian who wishes to downplay his roots. Arriving at college for the beginning of his freshman year, Krishna -- or Kris, as he likes to be called -- is dismayed to find that his three roommates are like him. They are "desis" who were born and raised in America (an unlikely situation at a modern college, but never mind). Even worse, the first woman he develops a crush on is the beautiful Nina (Purva Bedi), who is not only Indian but also resolutely proud of her cultural heritage. Competing for her affections with a slimy suitor, Rakesh (Anil Kumar), who is all too eager to accentuate his Indian-ness, Kris must come to terms with his lack of regard for his culture. Not to worry: A happy ending is eventually reached, with Kris winning the girl and sharing a traditional Indian dance.
Although its genuinely relevant issues lift the film a notch above the typical horny-teen comedy, the sophomoric humor, stereotypical characterizations and lack of technical polish undercut its effectiveness.
AMERICAN DESI
Eros Entertainment
Director-screenwriter: Piyush Dinker Pandya
Producer: Gitesh Pandya
Director of photography: Renato Falcao
Editor: Rob Tate
Music: Wig
Color/stereo
Cast:
Krishna Reddy: Deep Katdare
Nina Shah: Purva Bedi
Jagjit Singh: Ronobir Lahiri
Salim Ali Khan : Rizwan Manji
Ajay Pandya: Kal Penn
Rakesh Patel: Anil Kumar
Running time -- 100 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 3/26/2001
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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