“A sexy, engaging comedy…” –Vanity Fair

What’s a dyke to do? When New York henna-artist Reena (Neesha Ganatra) offers to be surrogate mother for her infertile sister and her husband, Reena’s girlfriend Lisa (Jill Hennessey) promptly dumps her. But not to worry, it’s a romantic-comedy after all!

Reena and Lisa are young, happy and in love. But when Reena agrees to become a surrogate mother for her childless sister, the cultural divide between Reena’s Indian family and their lesbian lifestyle hits home.

Chutney Popcorn is a delightful and heartfelt comedy about the cultural struggles between immigrant parents and their Americanized children and the strength of family ties. Ultimately, Chutney Popcorn offers a refreshing look at one contentious and loving family reinventing itself.

DVD

• Audio commentary by director Nisha Ganatra and producer
• Actor commentary track
• Pictorial soundtrack
• Recipes from Madhur Jaffrey
• Behind the Scenes
• Outtakes
• Trailer
• Fullscreen
• 2.0 Dolby Stereo

2004 GLAAD Media Awards Nominee

“Ganatra exudes a warm, pillowy sensuality that is complemented by Hennessy’s frisky hauteur.” Stephen Holden, New York Times

“Treats delicate topics with wit, sensitivity, and humor… Jaffrey turns in the most bitingly funny maternal portrait since Debbie Reynolds in Mother” -Variety

Best Feature Audience Award – San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Best Feature Audience Award – Los Angeles Outfest Film Festival
Best Feature Audience Award – Newport International Film Festival
Winner 2nd Place Audience Award – Berlin Film Festival