Leela, a 2002 drama film directed by Somnath Sen, stars Dimple Kapadia and Deepti Naval. The film loosely follows the storyline of Summer of ’42. The movie premiered at the Reel World Film Festival in Toronto in 2005 and was also featured in the 2002 IAAC Film Festival conducted by the Indian diaspora. This festival works to showcase Indian films to Western audiences.
Leela is a professor from Bombay and is married to a renowned poet. She has always been identified as ‘Nashaad’s wife.’ However, when she wins the opportunity to teach as a visiting professor in California, she discovers herself beyond her role as a wife. Kris enters her life as a ray of sunshine, and Leela realizes her own desires, including those of the body. Will this lead to a happily-ever-after fairy tale or another Bollywood melodrama?
| Directed by | Somnath Sen |
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| Produced by | Kavita Munjal Anjalika Mathur |
| Starring | Dimple Kapadia, Deepti Naval, Vinod Khanna, |
| Music by | Shantanu Moitra |
| Distributed by | Lemon Tree Films |
| Release date | 1 November 2002 (India) |
| Running time | 97 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
