Return to Rajapur (2006)

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A doomed love affair blooms against the beautiful and exotic backdrop of the deserts of India in this romantic drama. Samantha Hartley (Kelli Garner) is a woman in her early twenties who travels to Rajapur in India to visit a resort where her mother stayed years ago. While tracing the steps of her mother, Sara (Lynn Collins), Samantha learns the true story about her mother's stormy marriage to Jeremy (Justin Theroux), a charming but moody alcoholic. Only a few days after their wedding, Sara began to wonder if marrying Jeremy was a mistake, and while visiting India on their honeymoon, Sara met Jai Singh (Manoj Bajpai), a handsome and sensitive widower living in Rajapur. Jai Singh, who speaks fluent English, soon strikes up a friendship with Sara that quickly grows into a romance, but both are aware of the transgressive nature of their love, and their affair takes a tragic turn, leaving its scars on all parties involved.

Director: Nanda Anand
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Harlan Bosmajian
Editing: Madeleine Gavin
Production: Plum Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Nanda Anand
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return to Rajapur about?
A doomed love affair blooms against the beautiful and exotic backdrop of the deserts of India in this romantic drama. Samantha Hartley (Kelli Garner) is a woman in her early twenties who travels to Rajapur in India to visit a resort where her mother stayed years ago. While tracing the steps of her mother, Sara (Lynn Collins), Samantha learns the true story about her mother's stormy marriage to Jeremy (Justin Theroux), a charming but moody alcoholic. Only a few days after their wedding, Sara began to wonder if marrying Jeremy was a mistake, and while visiting India on their honeymoon, Sara met Jai Singh (Manoj Bajpai), a handsome and sensitive widower living in Rajapur. Jai Singh, who speaks fluent English, soon strikes up a friendship with Sara that quickly grows into a romance, but both are aware of the transgressive nature of their love, and their affair takes a tragic turn, leaving its scars on all parties involved.
Who directed Return to Rajapur?
Return to Rajapur was directed by Nanda Anand.
Who stars in Return to Rajapur?
Return to Rajapur stars Lynn Collins, Kelli Garner, Justin Theroux, Manoj Bajpayee, Frank Langella, Bhanu Goswami.
How long is Return to Rajapur?
Return to Rajapur has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Return to Rajapur?
Return to Rajapur is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Return to Rajapur produced?
Return to Rajapur was produced in United States of America.