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Many young, single people feel the pressure to settle down and get married. I still remember the jokes and questions at awkward family gatherings in my 20s. But in the romantic comedy A Nice Indian Boy, a young single guy finally meets the One—but he worries that his family won’t accept his partner.
A Nice Indian Boy stars Karan Soni as Naveen, a young Indian doctor who’s always dreamed of meeting the man of his dreams and planning a beautiful Indian wedding—just like his older sister did. When he meets Jay (Jonathan Groff), a white photographer who was adopted and raised by traditional Indian parents, he quickly overcomes his initial doubts and insecurities and falls madly in love with this Bollywood-loving romantic. But even after he proposes, he’s hesitant to introduce Jay to his family—fearing that they won’t accept Jay or their relationship.
From the awkwardness of their first date to the suddenness of their proposal, this relationship has all of the ups and downs, the misunderstandings, the conflicts, the uncertainty, and the unexpected moments that you’d find in any romantic comedy—with a few extra complications thrown in for fun. This relationship faces so many challenges—not just because of their unusual cultural situation but also because of Naveen’s close relationship with his hesitantly-accepting family.
As Naveen points out in the beginning of the film, his family has always been accepting of the fact that he’s gay, but they’ve never experienced it in real life until he brings Jay home. Of course, it comes with the stereotypical jokes (“Which one of you is the bride?”), but the couple faces their share of universal challenges, too, as they try to make it to the altar.
Naveen and Jay are such charming characters: awkward and goofy and undeniably lovable. And Naveen’s family just adds to the charm. Viewers will find themselves caught up in the couple’s love story—but also in the color and music and traditions of their Indian wedding. And all of these cultural elements add more character to this sweet story of family, love, and acceptance.
No matter what your culture, your orientation, or your background, you’ll be able to relate to the ups and downs of this lovably awkward rom-com. A Nice Indian Boy is the kind of movie that will make you laugh and maybe even cry a little bit, too, as the characters fall in love.
You can follow this couple’s love story when A Nice Indian Boy arrives in theaters on April 4, 2025.
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