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Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Zohra Segal, Swini Khara ... see more see more... , Vinay Jain , Krishna Bhatt , Kanwal Toor , Nikhil Ratnaparkhi , Pradeep Shukla , Jameel Khan , Alexander O'Neil

A man in the autumn of his years finds love with a woman three decades his junior in this romantic comedy-drama. Buddha Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan) is a man in his mid-sixties who has devoted his life to... read more read more... running the most celebrated Indian restaurant in London. Buddha puts his professional life before his personal needs, and has only two close companions -- his mother (Zohra Sehgal), who lives with him and still bosses him around, and a young girl (Swini Khara) who is suffering from a terminal illness. One evening at his restaurant, Buddha encounters a customer who has the nerve to send back a dish, saying it isn't spicy enough, and he meets Nina Verma (Tabu), an attractive and self-assured woman in her thirties who refuses to be intimidated by the restaurateur's reputation. While their first meeting is less than cheerful, fate keeps bringing Buddha and Nina together, and in time they realize they've fallen in love and decide to get married. When Nina learns her father Omprakash (Paresh Rawal) is in the hospital after a heart attack, she flies to India with her fiancé in tow; Buddha, who is several years older than Omprakash, tries to break the news of the coming nuptials to him by asking the father for Nina's hand in marriage. Buddha's respect for tradition leads to a difficult situation when Omprakash refuses to give permission for the May-December lovers to wed. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: R. Balki

Release Date: May 25, 2007

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DVD Release Date: November 13, 2007

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  • ScoopOnline
    January 9, 2012
    ScoopOnline
    Boy was I surprised. Not a typicall Bollywood Movie. A 64 years old Londons Best Cooks suddenly fall in love in with a 34. That was really interesting. No songs no Bollywood Kitchy infact I enjoyed it although 64 with a 34 years? Anyhow it is recommendable to Big B Fan. What I li... read moreked this Movie was the little girl who seemed to command the old man. That was really funny. She was sort of a "heart" of the Movie as well. The Movie didnt actually focus on a Love Story it showed the circumstances from every ahmm "Main Characters" of the Movie who were involved.

    Paresh Rawal vs Big B. Wow that was really interesting. Anyhow I think Tabu was a great pick although I must say she is NOT 34 she must be in her mid 40`s. The made a cute couple.
  • ileo
    February 15, 2008
    ileo
    This is a very interesting movie! Great story plot, this is an interesting take on the lives of two individuals who find love, despite the difference in their age. Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu are simply brilliant.
  • jagadeshr
    August 19, 2010
    jagadeshr
    The Best Movie I have seen this Year.
    Amitabh's versatile Performance and Tabu's beauty with Innocence has brought the spice to the movie. And last but not least "Ilayarajas harmonic music brought a classic touch to the movie". I love to watch this movie again.
  • VinnyMun
    October 27, 2007
    VinnyMun
    Cheeni Kum literally means "sugarless." The more I watch Bollywood films the less I like American. It's about a pompous yet passionate chef, who falls in love with an independent, calm, beautiful, and strong woman (30 years younger). English subtitles available. Although I feel ... read moreI'm Tabu's #1 fan, the 9-yr named Sexy (Swini Khara), who suffers from leukemia in the film was equally impressive!
  • Augustgirl22
    July 18, 2007
    Augustgirl22
    It is a pretty good romance. Although if u like really sugary, and syrupy romances it isn't for u. it is a sugarless romance.

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David Chute
May 31, 2007
David Chute, L.A. Weekly

The movie [is] interesting to talk about afterward, but not necessarily any more fun to watch. Full Review

June 7, 2007
Variety

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Anil Sinanan
June 2, 2007
Anil Sinanan, Times [UK]

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Phelim O'Neill
June 16, 2007
Phelim O'Neill, Guardian [UK]

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June 5, 2007
BBC

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