--- product_id: 83622976 title: "ABCD [VHS]" price: "15.47 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83622976-abcd-vhs store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # ABCD [VHS] **Price:** 15.47 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ABCD [VHS] - **How much does it cost?** 15.47 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83622976-abcd-vhs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Krutin Patel's award-winning film ABCD ("American Born Confused Desi") is the story of an Indian family living in suburban New Jersey. Madhur Jaffrey (Cotton Mary) stars as Anju, a widow tugging on tradition and reluctant to accept the mores of North American society. Her main goal in life is to see her two children get married to respectable Indian partners. Raj (Faran Tahir) and Nina (Sheetal Sheth) are polar opposites; Raj is the "good son," engaged to a devoted and traditional Indian girl; and Nina is the wild child, rebelling against her mother and all aspects of Indian custom, including only sleeping with white men. Both of their lives change dramatically when they find themselves attracted to the person who they least expected. With a mix of humor and poignancy, Patel presents a compelling look at the emotional consequences of growing up without a firm cultural identity. Review: Little light comedy with cross cultural enlightenment - Really liked actress Sheetal Seth in World Unseen and I Can't Think Straight, this DVD was earlier work and not available to except to buy. Seller provided good DVD, timely. Light, enjoyable, different take on cultural variations. Review: This Film Received Great Reviews - "Reminiscent of early films by Wayne Wang and Ang Lee..."ABCD" is the groundbreaker...a wryly observant comic drama... a film that reminds us that our country is less of a cultural melting pot than a crazily tossed salad." -Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter "Stunning...extraordinary. [A] funny touching and haunting film." -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Magazine "Witty, smart, intelligent, superbly acted and passionately told." -Harry Knowles, Aint It Cool News "Possesses exceptional depth and perception. Well-paced and graceful...brought alive by stellar performances." -Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times "A real treat...SEE this motion picture...a total delight." -Aint-It-Cool-News "Sensitively acted." -Stephen Holden, The New York Times "About as honest a finale as you'll ever see in a movie about relationships." -Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Daily News "Affectionate and Affecting. That I found myself yelling out loud at a character about to get engaged to someone unworthy is a sign of how psychologically involved I'd become with Patel's characters." -Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Enquirer "ABCD is an engaging bittersweet tale...It's compassionate, funny and honest." -Jonathan Foreman, New York Post "ABCD is a marvel to watch; it breaks ground." -Harvey S Karten, Compuserve "The acting in the film is very accomplished as is the direction - specially in scenes that call for either highly charged emotional moments or subtle, understated ones...you could swear that this wasn't acting, that it was really happening." -P. Sebastian, The Deccan Herald "This is a deeply layered, multi-textured piece that continually weaves a meaningful theme which, although easy to follow, is quite complex...ABCD is a finely crafted, wonderfully paced, beautifully written and perfectly directed film...This is American filmmaking at its finest. Final Grade A+ " -Lodger, filethirteen "An honest ending that, despite obvious opportunities to do so, refuses to give in to cheap sentiments....A smart, finely crafted debut that recalls the early work of Wayne Wang, Ang Lee, and Mike Leigh." -Jody Seaborn, Austin American Statesman "ABCD is a triumph for the independent filmmaker that echoes the fact that independent film is the source of renew and evolution for film making." -Vin Geer, Desiclub "The dialogue is so strong and colorful, so real, the actors molded to fit their characters skins so adeptly that one could feel like a voyeur at times, peering guiltily through the window into this family's private lives." - Kalyani Giri, The Indo-American News "A touching, honest feature film." -Anika Van Wyk, Calgary Sun "ABCD is full of intimate touches...offering a refreshing alternative to the slick fare on art house screens lately." -John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press "A surprising, even unsettling conclusion that offers no easy answers, ABCD makes much of its complicated and culturally rich material." -Kimberly Jones, The Austin Chronicle ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0001CNQW6 | | Actors | Aasif Mandvi, David Ari, Faran Tahir, Madhur Jaffrey, Sheetal Sheth | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (10) | | Date First Available | January 19, 2007 | | Director | Krutin Patel | | Language | English | | Package Dimensions | 7.5 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches; 6.4 ounces | | Release date | April 20, 2004 | | Run time | 1 hour and 45 minutes | | Studio | Fox Lorber | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Letterboxed, NTSC - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 45 minutes ## Images ![ABCD [VHS] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CYJM7EAVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Little light comedy with cross cultural enlightenment *by C***S on June 11, 2015* Really liked actress Sheetal Seth in World Unseen and I Can't Think Straight, this DVD was earlier work and not available to except to buy. Seller provided good DVD, timely. Light, enjoyable, different take on cultural variations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Film Received Great Reviews *by "***" on March 21, 2004* "Reminiscent of early films by Wayne Wang and Ang Lee..."ABCD" is the groundbreaker...a wryly observant comic drama... a film that reminds us that our country is less of a cultural melting pot than a crazily tossed salad." -Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter "Stunning...extraordinary. [A] funny touching and haunting film." -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Magazine "Witty, smart, intelligent, superbly acted and passionately told." -Harry Knowles, Aint It Cool News "Possesses exceptional depth and perception. Well-paced and graceful...brought alive by stellar performances." -Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times "A real treat...SEE this motion picture...a total delight." -Aint-It-Cool-News "Sensitively acted." -Stephen Holden, The New York Times "About as honest a finale as you'll ever see in a movie about relationships." -Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Daily News "Affectionate and Affecting. That I found myself yelling out loud at a character about to get engaged to someone unworthy is a sign of how psychologically involved I'd become with Patel's characters." -Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Enquirer "ABCD is an engaging bittersweet tale...It's compassionate, funny and honest." -Jonathan Foreman, New York Post "ABCD is a marvel to watch; it breaks ground." -Harvey S Karten, Compuserve "The acting in the film is very accomplished as is the direction - specially in scenes that call for either highly charged emotional moments or subtle, understated ones...you could swear that this wasn't acting, that it was really happening." -P. Sebastian, The Deccan Herald "This is a deeply layered, multi-textured piece that continually weaves a meaningful theme which, although easy to follow, is quite complex...ABCD is a finely crafted, wonderfully paced, beautifully written and perfectly directed film...This is American filmmaking at its finest. Final Grade A+ " -Lodger, filethirteen "An honest ending that, despite obvious opportunities to do so, refuses to give in to cheap sentiments....A smart, finely crafted debut that recalls the early work of Wayne Wang, Ang Lee, and Mike Leigh." -Jody Seaborn, Austin American Statesman "ABCD is a triumph for the independent filmmaker that echoes the fact that independent film is the source of renew and evolution for film making." -Vin Geer, Desiclub "The dialogue is so strong and colorful, so real, the actors molded to fit their characters skins so adeptly that one could feel like a voyeur at times, peering guiltily through the window into this family's private lives." - Kalyani Giri, The Indo-American News "A touching, honest feature film." -Anika Van Wyk, Calgary Sun "ABCD is full of intimate touches...offering a refreshing alternative to the slick fare on art house screens lately." -John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press "A surprising, even unsettling conclusion that offers no easy answers, ABCD makes much of its complicated and culturally rich material." -Kimberly Jones, The Austin Chronicle ### ⭐ Who's sleeping with who? Hard to keep up *by J***N on February 27, 2016* None of the characters are likeable and none of them have morals. They're constantly cheating on each other. Ashook and the mother are the only ones I can even relate to... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83622976-abcd-vhs](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83622976-abcd-vhs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*