The Guru
Watched this strange film last night called The Guru with Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei, and some Indian guy called Mistry. For those who haven’t seen it, its about an Indian guy who goes to America to fulfill his dream about becoming a star. Needless to say, usual plot of he finds out its not quite so easy but despite all odds he does succeed. And he gives it all away for the love of a girl. Anyway….usual story line. The guy gets away with being a guru, or ramu (?), of sex - using sex tips from a porn star he’s befriended and rehashing them in “authentic” guru/indian speak. Soon the socialites of NY are hailing him as a hero and he soon gains fame and wealth. Anyway, the point I mention it, although a good film and on the surface looks like its poking fun at Indians, is that I look at it and thing that this could actually work in America - with all those so intelligent people. That’s the funny side for me.
