Nina's Heavenly Delights
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Nina's Heavenly Delights is a U.K. comedy
film
, directed by Pratibha Parmar
, released 29 September 2006 in the United Kingdom. The film was released in the United States on 21 November 2007.
) returns home for her father's funeral after three estranged years in London, England, she begins a romantic relationship with Lisa (Laura Fraser
), an old childhood friend who now owns half the late father's Indian restaurant
, The New Taj. Together they seek to save the restaurant by winning the national "Best in the West Curry Competition" for a third year in a row. Nina's mother Suman (Veena Sood
) and brother Kary (Atta Yaqub
), however, want to sell the place to fellow restaurateur Raj (Art Malik
), whose chef son Sanjay (Raji James
) had been left at the altar by Nina. Lending the young women moral support is Nina's flamboyant gay friend Bobbi (Ronny Jhutti
), and Nina's younger sister Priya (newcomer Zoe Henretty).
's song "Lost in You" and "Maybe That's What It Takes
" by Alex Parks
.
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, directed by Pratibha Parmar
Pratibha Parmar
Pratibha Parmar is a British filmmaker. She has worked as a director, producer and writer. Parmar is known internationally for her political and often controversial documentary film work as well as her activism within the global feminism and lesbian rights movements. She has collaborated with many...
, released 29 September 2006 in the United Kingdom. The film was released in the United States on 21 November 2007.
Synopsis
When young Glaswegian cook Nina Shah (Shelley ConnShelley Conn
-Early life and education:Conn was born in Barnet, Greater London of British and Sri Lankan descent. The great niece of actress Merle Oberon , Conn trained at Bretton Hall...
) returns home for her father's funeral after three estranged years in London, England, she begins a romantic relationship with Lisa (Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser is a Scottish actress.-Early life:Fraser is the daughter of Rose, a college lecturer and nurse, and Alister Fraser, a scriptwriter who also worked in business. She attended Hillhead High School and is a former member of the Scottish Youth Theatre...
), an old childhood friend who now owns half the late father's Indian restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
, The New Taj. Together they seek to save the restaurant by winning the national "Best in the West Curry Competition" for a third year in a row. Nina's mother Suman (Veena Sood
Veena Sood
Veena Sood is a Canadian-based film and television actress of Punjabi descent.She works in both the UK and Canada. She starred in ITV's Compulsion featuring Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra. She has also starred in the UK film Nina's Heavenly Delights,as well as the Canada/UK film Touch of Pink,...
) and brother Kary (Atta Yaqub
Atta Yaqub
Atta Yaqub is a Scottish Asian model and actor born in 1979. He is most notable for playing the lead role in the 2004 film Ae Fond Kiss....Yaqub has a degree in IT management and also works as a counselor, advising drug addicts. He goes to schools around Scotland to promote the Show Racism The Red...
), however, want to sell the place to fellow restaurateur Raj (Art Malik
Art Malik
Art Malik is a Pakistani-born British actor who achieved international fame in the 1980s through his starring and subsidiary roles in assorted British and Merchant-Ivory television serials and films...
), whose chef son Sanjay (Raji James
Raji James
Rajesh Jhanji better known by his stage name Little Raji James That Used To Be In Eastenders But Ruined It, is a British Indian actor, club night promotor and podcast co-host, best known for his role as Ash Ferreira in EastEnders, he also played Abdul Khan in the 1999 British Film East Is East...
) had been left at the altar by Nina. Lending the young women moral support is Nina's flamboyant gay friend Bobbi (Ronny Jhutti
Ronny Jhutti
Ronny Jhutti is a British actor. He has appeared on television many times, including Shameless, EastEnders, Holby City, Ideal and Doctor Who ....
), and Nina's younger sister Priya (newcomer Zoe Henretty).
Cast
- Shelley ConnShelley Conn-Early life and education:Conn was born in Barnet, Greater London of British and Sri Lankan descent. The great niece of actress Merle Oberon , Conn trained at Bretton Hall...
as Nina Shah - Laura FraserLaura FraserLaura Fraser is a Scottish actress.-Early life:Fraser is the daughter of Rose, a college lecturer and nurse, and Alister Fraser, a scriptwriter who also worked in business. She attended Hillhead High School and is a former member of the Scottish Youth Theatre...
as Lisa - Art MalikArt MalikArt Malik is a Pakistani-born British actor who achieved international fame in the 1980s through his starring and subsidiary roles in assorted British and Merchant-Ivory television serials and films...
as Raj - Ronny JhuttiRonny JhuttiRonny Jhutti is a British actor. He has appeared on television many times, including Shameless, EastEnders, Holby City, Ideal and Doctor Who ....
as Bobbi - Veena SoodVeena SoodVeena Sood is a Canadian-based film and television actress of Punjabi descent.She works in both the UK and Canada. She starred in ITV's Compulsion featuring Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra. She has also starred in the UK film Nina's Heavenly Delights,as well as the Canada/UK film Touch of Pink,...
as Suman Shah - Raji JamesRaji JamesRajesh Jhanji better known by his stage name Little Raji James That Used To Be In Eastenders But Ruined It, is a British Indian actor, club night promotor and podcast co-host, best known for his role as Ash Ferreira in EastEnders, he also played Abdul Khan in the 1999 British Film East Is East...
as Sanjay - Zoe Henretty as Priya Shah
- Kulvinder GhirKulvinder GhirKulvinder Ghir, born in Nairobi, Kenya, is a British actor, comedian and writer of South Asian ancestry, best known for his roles in Rita, Sue & Bob Too, Blood & Peaches, Bend It Like Beckham and the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me...
as TV host - Atta YaqubAtta YaqubAtta Yaqub is a Scottish Asian model and actor born in 1979. He is most notable for playing the lead role in the 2004 film Ae Fond Kiss....Yaqub has a degree in IT management and also works as a counselor, advising drug addicts. He goes to schools around Scotland to promote the Show Racism The Red...
as Kary Shah - Elaine C. SmithElaine C. SmithElaine Constance Smith is a Scottish actress and comedienne. She was born in Baillieston in Glasgow, and she continues to live in the city. She was awarded the honourary degree of Doctor of The University by The University of Glasgow in 2008...
as Auntie Mamie - Kathleen McDermottKathleen McDermott-Biography:Kathleen is an experienced vocalist, who also enjoys martial arts and snowboarding. She was working as a hairdresser when spotted by the casting director for Morvern Callar. She is best known for her appearance as Shaz in Wedding Belles and Pippa in E4's 2008 series Dead Set...
as Janice - Francisco BoschFrancisco BoschFrancisco Bosch is a Spanish actor and dancer. He was born in Valencia.His interest in dance began when his grandmother took him to a meeting of her flamenco group when he was five years old...
as Shriv
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack includes the Shelly PooleShelly Poole
Shelly Poole is an English songwriter and singer.-Career:Shelly Poole is the daughter of the 1960s recording artist Brian Poole, of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, and learned to read and write music at an early age. With her sister Karen, she formed the duo band, Alisha's Attic, in 1989...
's song "Lost in You" and "Maybe That's What It Takes
Maybe That's What It Takes
"Maybe That's What It Takes" is a song by Alex Parks, taken from her debut album Introduction. It was released as a single on 17 November 2003, shortly after she won the second series of Fame Academy, and peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart....
" by Alex Parks
Alex Parks
Alex Parks is an English singer-songwriter. She is best known for winning Fame Academy in 2003, for her singles, and for the albums, Introduction and Honesty.-Biography:...
.