"A Suitable Boy" (film, series, theme, shows)

[phetaroi]

If you have Acorn and you like British (BBC) dramas about India, this might interest you.

Six part series taking place back in the 1950s. Great filming standards. The main theme is a young Hindu lady's quest to find "a suitable boy" to marry, and in the first couple of episodes that happens to a Muslim...although she moves on through at least one other suitor by the end of the second episode.

[NYC refugee]

It was a book. I read it quite a while ago. They're really going to have to up the drama for TV.

[601halfdozen0theother]

Looks good! I'll give it a try!

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by NYC refugee

It was a book. I read it quite a while ago. They're really going to have to up the drama for TV.

I thought it was pretty dramatic. I'm hooked. Good cast, too, although I was not familiar with any of them.

[NYC refugee]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

I thought it was pretty dramatic. I'm hooked. Good cast, too, although I was not familiar with any of them.

There wasn't much drama in the book.

[601halfdozen0theother]

I'm enjoying it, though it's a little spicier than most Indian programs. Beautiful clothing, music and scenery!

[phetaroi]

Anyone figured out when new episodes drop on Acorn?

[phetaroi]

Episode 5...oh my. What a twist.

Plus I know who she marries. I demand a re-write!

[Lillie767]

Not having lived in India in the 1950's, I don't know if the series is historically accurate, but I love watching the series.

I found it interesting that the series shows Maan speaking Urdu but not being able to read or write the language. Was, or is, this generally true?

[parentologist]

I LOVE this series. Such beautiful cinematography. After having watched the first three episodes, I got the book. I'll read anything, but I put this down after a couple of chapters, and realized that in this case, the show was better than the book. It must be the director. I still remember Mississippi Masala, her first film. I cannot wait for the last installment on Monday. Hubby fell right into it, is binge watching it now.