Politics of Love

Politics of Love is a 2011 romantic comedy film directed by William Dear. Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and American actor Brian J. White play leading roles.

Plot

The film involves the unexpected romance that develops between an Indian-American, Democratic campaign worker Aritha Gupta who falls for an African-American Republican Kyle Franklin in the month leading up to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election.

Cast

Brian J. White as Kyle Franklin
Mallika Sherawat as Aretha Gupta
Loretta Devine as Shirlee Gupta
Ruby Dee as Grandma 'Estelle' Roseanne Gupta
Gerry Bednob as Vijay Gupta
Gabrielle Dennis as Chelsea
Will Keenan as Terrence Miller
Sueann Han as Bianca
Ian Reed Kesler as Brent Murphy
Tracey Walter as Glen
Camille Kitt as Merry Christian
Kennerly Kitt as Merry Christian
Carlene Moore as Kathleen

Release and box office

Politics of Love was released in US theaters on August 26, followed by its digital distribution on demand from September 3, 2011.

Review

Politics of Love is amusing entertainment according to the Los Angeles Times. Politics of Love is a light and amusing fun movie. Mallika Sherawat was panned for her performance in this film, quoted as "trying too hard".