An English film depicting an odyssey of choice for three friends. It explores the emotions that travel through a woman’s mind when she decides to marry. A witty and funny story in a realistic setting that will leave you ecstatic. Three women and one paradox, Marriage, the “Mmmm!!” word. Arranged marriage, live together marriage, love marriage, so many ways of getting married yet not one of them seems the right way. Each of these women make a choice , you would never think they would.
Director/ScreenPlay/Story Concept: Sarmishtha is a graduate from UC,Berkeley and a Business Analyst. She has received accolades for her theatrical performances in school and college. Her business and literary articles have appeared in academic journals and magazines. Her hobbies are Nature Photography and watching films. French Fries and Curry is her maiden venture to create an introspective look into a woman’s mind and answer her questions about marriage.
Shari: Shari is the typical American dream. Tall, Blonde, Blue Eyes and grey cells. She loves Brian her live in boyfriend. Until one day, when he professes he isn't keen on either love or marriage. Saddened by this revelation, and on the rebound, she gravitates towards a simple and humorous Indian, Aby. He is full of life, wit and great attitude. He presents her a way of life that she has never thought possible or logical.
Teesta is pursuing her PhD in American Literature. While clued into her thesis and research she takes time out to meet the prospective suitors that her parents arrange for her from India. She defends her view of arranged marriage as “tried and tested” successfully by generations. From studying together to long walks on the beach , she witnesses a new meaning to freedom of choice and trust.
Mimi, a Software Engineer confronts her fear of marriage and her sad memories of childhood in a divorced home. She embodies the successful professional woman of today who may be a mover and shaker in the world, but, her heart wants a knight on a white stallion to sweep her away. An ordinary looking girl, who feels that good looking men won’t cast a second glance, she consoles herself to her fate. Pankaj arrives, a mischievous guy with a Greek nose, and Mimi is pleasantly amused. A strange bond prevails over a father and daughter relationship that clouds her judgement about men. |
