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Gurinder Kaur Chadha, OBE (born 10 January 1960) is a Kenyan-born British film director of Indian origin. Most of her films explore the lives of Indians living in England. The common theme in her work showcases the trials of Indian women residing in the UK and how they must reconcile their converging traditional and modern cultures.
Gurinder Chadha. Gurinder Chadha was born in Kenya, and grew up in Southall, London, England. She began her career as a news reporter with BBC Radio, directed several award winning documentaries for the BBC, and began an alliance with the British Film Institute (BFI) and Channel Four.
- January 1, 1
- Writer, Producer, Director
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Gurinder Chadha
Learn about the life and career of Gurinder Chadha, a British film director and producer of Indian descent. She is known for her films such as Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, and Blinded by the Light.
- January 10, 1960
The director of Bend It Like Beckham and Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging talks about her career, challenges and inspirations. She reveals how she changed the title of her latest film, why she prefers to make British films and how motherhood has affected her directing.
Aug 17, 2019 · The director of 'Bend It Like Beckham' talks about her passion for Bruce Springsteen's music and how she got his approval for her film about a Pakistani teenager in Thatcher's England. She also reveals the challenges and rewards of making a movie with integrity and generosity.
Mar 2, 2017 · The director of Bend It like Beckham and Viceroy’s House talks about her personal and historical perspective on the partition of India and Pakistan. She reveals how she challenged the narrative she was taught as a child and how she made a human, healing film about the ‘people’s partition’.
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Learn about the life and career of Gurinder Chadha, a British-Indian director known for her comedies and romances. See her ratings, reviews, and credits for movies like Bend It Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice, and Blinded by the Light.
