Oct 29, 2025: A Nice Indian Boy

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
7 pm @ Galaxy Cinemas, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Director: Roshan Sethi
USA 2024
English; 96 min.

Based on Madhuri Shekar’s play of the same name, the film follows Naveen (Karan Soni), an Indian-American doctor, who brings his fiancé, Jay (Jonathan Groff), a white man adopted by Indian parents, to meet his traditional family. Hilarity ensues as cultural customs clash and relationships are re-evaluated in this feel-good romantic comedy. This film has delighted film festival audiences around the world.

Winner of the Audience Award at the Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle (2024)

Fresh score.

A familiar romcom formula gets a bit of flair in this vibrant, heartfelt movie, which shines an emotionally intelligent spotlight on the complexities of love.. Christie Cronan, Common Sense Media

For anyone interested in a culturally nuanced love story that feels real and heartfelt, it’s worth watching. But if you prefer bold storytelling or surprises at every turn, this one might feel a bit safe. Abhishek Srivastava, The Times of India