Gurinder Chadha
publication date: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 (part of Round XXIV)
category: 
Movies
clue: Though born in Kenya and raised in Britain, this director is best known for her films about Indian culture clashing with Western influences.
explanation: Chadha was indeed born in Kenya and raised in Britain. Her two most famous films at the time were "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Bride and Prejudice," both about a Western-minded young Indian woman pressured to stick to her homeland's traditions. more…
solved by: Steve West, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Lori Lancaster, Mihai Rusu, Todd Brotsch, E. M., Christine Marie Doiron, Anna Gregoline, Anthony Lewis, and Lori S.
trivia: Many players guessed Chadha for the Mira Nair goo (0395).
 | This goo was part of Do-Over Week. Each goo was based on popular incorrect guesses made for earlier goos. |
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