India is a magnificent exotic country with a rich culture, history and traditions. In our country, it is associated primarily with Bollywood films, where there are many songs and dances.
However, “Roads of India” is a film (2009), the actors of which very well coped with their roles, although telling about this country, but filmed not by Indians. Brazilian filmmakers worked on its creation, which, with their characteristic features of soap operas, told an interesting story of forbidden love.
About the series
This multi-part project was created by the famous Brazilian television channel Globo. He received universal recognition and popularity, and also became a laureate of the Emmy film award.
In the original version, there are 203 series, but only 160 were launched in international broadcasting. This TV series was created by experienced Brazilian television people, and quite famous actors who are known not only in their homeland, but around the world, starred in it.
In Russia and the CIS countries, the series also gained considerable popularity, especially among fans of Gloria Perez, who became the creator of this work.
Plot
The series "Roads of India" (2009) has a fairly simple plot - a classic love triangle. Ethnic Indian motifs, traditions, as well as raising the issue of mental disorders, betrayal, etc. add a zest to history.
In the center of the plot is a handsome man named Bahuan, who was orphaned as a child. He belongs to the untouchable caste, therefore he cannot be with Maya, who belongs to another caste. However, from their forbidden romance, the girl has a child.
Due to some circumstances, they have to be separated, since Bahuan is leaving to work in Brazil, while Maya, meanwhile, is forced to marry Raj by her parents.
"Roads of India" (film, 2009): actors and roles
The main female role of Maya Meta in the series was played by Juliana Paez, known for such equally popular Brazilian television series as "Clone", "America" and "Breakfast in bed." In general, G. Perez is very fond of working with this actress, who is involved in many of her projects.
For the role of Bahuan, who is a key male character, the actor Garcia Marcio was chosen. His track record includes works such as Tropicana, Cruel Angel, and Love of Life.
Actresses and actors of Roads of India (2009) are very well-chosen. In addition to the actors that were listed earlier, the series also involved Rodrigo Lombardi (Raj), Tony Ramos (Opash), Lima Duarte (Shankar) and many others. Each actor did an excellent job with his tasks, demonstrating a high level of acting and an outstanding charisma.
The film crew and some features of the series
The actors and roles in The Roads of India, of course, are very well chosen, but not only due to the acting, the series has become so popular. A significant role in the success of this film product was played by the rest of the crew.
First of all, it is worth highlighting the creator, author of the idea and the director of this TV show, Gloria Perez, who at the time of the shooting of this series was already world famous thanks to her other “brainchildren” - the series “Clone” and “America”. By the way, almost all of her works are in one way or another devoted to other cultures other than her native Latin American. For example, “Clone” was created in an Arabic setting, namely Moroccan, and the series “America” is dedicated to the adaptation of Brazilian immigrants to the United States.
"Roads of India" - a film (2009), the actors and the entire crew of which worked wonderfully well. The series shows the audience Indian culture, as well as life features of immigrants from this country in Brazil.
In addition to the director and actors, the series has an excellent script, and it is also worth noting a good camera work. Installation is also performed at a decent level.
Reviews and interesting facts
Criticism of the project "Roads of India" (film, 2009), whose actors are certainly very charismatic, was very ambiguous. Despite the fact that most viewers took the series warmly and warmly, there was a significant stratum of dissatisfied. First of all, opponents of the series to express negatively that its creators very frivolously demonstrated the traditions and culture of the Indians. However, in response to the attacks, they replied that the series was not documentary, but entertaining, so there was no need to clearly adhere to all the nuances of culture.
G. Perez always pleased the audience by showing in her series representatives of other cultures, immersing all the events in their surroundings.
"Roads of India" (film, 2009), whose actors brilliantly coped with their roles, shows the viewer the rich and interesting culture of India. The choice of this country as the main locale was determined by several factors. Firstly, Brazil has a fairly large diaspora of Hindus, and secondly, this was facilitated by the success of the film Slumdog Millionaire, released the same year.
All events taking place in India were filmed in the city of Jaipur, and episodes showing Brazil were filmed in the Lapa region, which is located in Rio de Janeiro.
Conclusion
Today, Brazilian TV shows are no longer in such high demand as 10-15 years ago, but they still remain in demand in the narrow circles of their fans.
The creations of G. Perez can rightfully be attributed to the gold fund of Brazilian cinema, since they represent its achievements on the positive side, not only within Brazil itself, but throughout the world. The quality of her work is at a high level, and the plot, although simple, but very addictive.