of Benares......Kashi, the old city by the Ganga, itself is really the star of this film. It is shot so beautifully. While this isn't the usual Bollywood fare, even those who love typical Hindi cinema will like this film: with its deep religious message, its star-crossed romance, plenty of musical numbers, and an amazingly happy ending. Even so, this film appeals to a more westernized aesthetic, in terms of the script and the acting style. It really is an overall winner, and I am so glad that I saw it. Now I am thinking of using it in my Religion courses (I am a college professor), because it gives a wonderful introduction to some of the basic concepts of Upanisadic thought, as well as giving a terrific visual view of many ritual elements of contemporary Hinduism--all well integrated into an enjoyable and watchable feature film.