Meet the Patels (2014)

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Finding love is never easy. For Ravi Patel, a first generation Indian-American, the odds are slim. His ideal bride is beautiful, smart, funny, family-oriented, kind and—in keeping with tradition—Indian (though hopefully raised in the US). Oh, and her last name should be Patel because in India, Patels usually marry other Patels. And so at 30, Ravi decides to break up with his American girlfriend (the one who by all accounts is perfect for him except for her red hair and American name) and embark on a worldwide search for another Patel longing to be loved. He enlists the help of his matchmaker mother, attends a convention of Patels living in the US and travels to wedding season in India. Witty, honest and heartfelt, this comedy explores the questions with which we all struggle: What is love? What is happiness? And how in the world do we go about finding them?

Director: Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Geeta Patel
Editing: Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel
Production: Four in a Billion Pictures, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Chicken & Egg Films, Impact Partners, Whitewater Films
Country: United States of America
Language: Gujarati, English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel
More Films in Genre: Romance, Comedy, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meet the Patels about?
Finding love is never easy. For Ravi Patel, a first generation Indian-American, the odds are slim. His ideal bride is beautiful, smart, funny, family-oriented, kind and—in keeping with tradition—Indian (though hopefully raised in the US). Oh, and her last name should be Patel because in India, Patels usually marry other Patels. And so at 30, Ravi decides to break up with his American girlfriend (the one who by all accounts is perfect for him except for her red hair and American name) and embark on a worldwide search for another Patel longing to be loved. He enlists the help of his matchmaker mother, attends a convention of Patels living in the US and travels to wedding season in India. Witty, honest and heartfelt, this comedy explores the questions with which we all struggle: What is love? What is happiness? And how in the world do we go about finding them?
Who directed Meet the Patels?
Meet the Patels was directed by Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel.
Who stars in Meet the Patels?
Meet the Patels stars Ravi Patel, Geeta Patel, Champa V. Patel, Vasant K. Patel, Audrey Wauchope.
How long is Meet the Patels?
Meet the Patels has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Meet the Patels?
Meet the Patels is a Romance, Comedy, Documentary film.
Where was Meet the Patels produced?
Meet the Patels was produced in United States of America.