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Chadha's 'Christmas Karma' Brings Bollywood Twist to Dickens

11/9/2025

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Gurinder Chadha, the filmmaker, will release Christmas Karma, a Bollywood-inspired musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in UK cinemas on November 14, 2025.
Kunal Nayyar is cast as Mr. Sood, a modern Scrooge.
The film explores empathy and redemption, reflecting Chadha's family history as Ugandan Asian refugees.
Chadha is developing a Bend It Like Beckham sequel focusing on identity and women's empowerment, taking time to meet audience expectations.

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Gurinder Chadha, the filmmaker, will release Christmas Karma, a Bollywood-inspired musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in UK cinemas on November 14, 2025.
Kunal Nayyar is cast as Mr. Sood, a modern Scrooge.
The film explores empathy and redemption, reflecting Chadha's family history as Ugandan Asian refugees.
Chadha is developing a Bend It Like Beckham sequel focusing on identity and women's empowerment, taking time to meet audience expectations.