Diaspora movies are becoming popular among the viewers showcasing the lives of immigrants. Depicting their struggle to fit in a foreign land while not forgetting their root culture and traditions is shown as a triumph in the movies.
Let’s have a look at some remarkable movies that showcase the stories about NRIs and migrated Indians:
The Namesake (2006): Directed by Mira Nair the movie features an Indian-American young man who strives to fit in among his New York friends despite his family’s unwillingness to lose their traditional ways.
Never Have I Ever (2020–2023): The series follows a teen living in Los Angeles who grieves her father’s death while pursuing her dreams, love, and discovering her true self.
Hot Mess Holiday (2021): With doses of laughter this comedy movie follows a woman who was dumped by her banker fiancee and takes a trip to a cross-Chigago party adventure with her friend only to get involved in a diamond heist.
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007): Directed by Manish Acharya, the movie features a small New Jersey town caught up in the chase of Desi Idol, setting the Bollywood fever high in the city.
Bollywood/Hollywood (2002): A romance comedy movie, following an Indian man living in Ontario who must find an Indian bride for himself as per his mother’s wish.
Bhaji on the Beach (1993): A BAFTA-nominated movie, following a group of Indian-origin women who set out on a trip from Birmingham to the beach resort of Blackpool while developing better mutual understanding and solidarity on the way.
Wedding Season (2022): A rom-com movie following two Indians living in the USA who fake dating each other to throw their parents off the scent only to end up falling in love in real.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002): Directed by Gurinder Chadha this BAFTA-nominated movie follows an 18-year-old girl from a traditional Sikh family in London who follows her dream of becoming a professional football player despite her parent's other plans.
Indian Matchmaking (2020): A Primetime Emmy-nominated documentary TV show following the matchmaker Sima Taparia who guides her clients in the U.S. and India to finding partners.