American Desi (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, American Desi is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Piyush Dinker Pandya, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. College freshman Krishna Reddy, who has never cared for his Indian-American cultural heritage, looks forward to a new life on campus but is surprised to find that he has been assigned Indian roommates.
Who’s in it. American Desi stars Kal Penn as Ajay Pandya, Purva Bedi as Nina Shah, Deep Katdare as Krishnagopal "Kris" Reddy and Ronobir Lahiri as Jagjit Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, American Desi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Desi page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Desi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Desi (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Desi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Desi worth watching?
- American Desi holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Desi?
- American Desi stars Kal Penn, Purva Bedi, Deep Katdare, Ronobir Lahiri and Rizwan Manji.
- When was American Desi released?
- American Desi was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.