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When Harry Tries to Marry



 

Comedy Focus

2010 | 93 min | Narrative Feature

Directed by: Nayan Padrai

USA
www.whenharrytriestomarry.com

Cast & Credits

Cast : Rahul Rai, Stefanie Estes, Freishia Bomanbehram, Tony Mirrcandani, Zenobia Shroff, Caitlin Gold
Writers: Ralph Stein, Nayan Padrai

Program Notes

This screening is presented in partnership with the Association of Indians In America.

Harry is a New York bachelor cynical about "true love" ever since his parents divorce. Determined to live happily-ever-after, and not end up as another divorce statistic, he asks for help from his match-making uncle. This traditional arranged marriage to a lovely girl from India baffles and surprises his parents and friends. Just as Harry thinks he's found the perfect Indian bride he begins to wonder if his friendship with Theresa, a fun and sexy American, could be something more. Harry and Theresa become closer as she helps him prepare for the big day. The plans are under way and Harry is running out of time to choose between a love that's arranged and one that he's found himself.

About the Director

NAYAN PADRAI (Director, Co-writer, Producer), born in Mumbai but a New Yorker since early childhood, studied screenwriting and filmmaking at The School of Visual Arts, NYC. In his early twenties, Padrai trained with some of the finest acting teachers in New York, which gave him the foundation to write characters and dialogue.
Padrai was the Co-Founder and President of one of the largest South Asian media, entertainment and marketing conglomerates in the U.S. There, Padrai wrote, produced and/or directed over 300 hours of Indian television programming across several genres, oversaw publication of several newspaper titles, helped lead the development of a radio station and television network, and founded an advertising agency which was one of the top 15 multi-cultural advertising agencies (ranked by Ad Age). At the agency he orchestrated the launch of many top brands as well as upstarts to tap the South Asian market
Padrai is completing his next screenplay.