Basmati Blues 2017

Overview

Basmati Blues is a 2017 romantic musical film directed by Dan Baron that takes inspiration from the style of Indian Bollywood cinema. The story follows Dr. Linda Watt, a sheltered and brilliant young scientist who works for a corporation. Her CEO, Gurgon, sends her from her laboratory to India to market Rice 9, a genetically modified grain that she helped develop. Upon arriving in the country, she encounters a defiant student named Rajit. While Linda initially believes her work will benefit the local population, she remains unaware of the true consequences of her mission. The project ultimately threatens to destroy the very Indian farmers she intends to assist. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and is categorized under the genres of comedy, music, and romance. It received a United States release date of February 9, 2018, following its initial 2017 production year. The cast includes Brie Larson as Linda Watt and Donald Sutherland as Gurgon.