Bend It Like Beckham
A 2002 sports comedy-drama with Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, and Guljit Bindra script, Bend It Like Beckham, is directed by Gurinder Chadha. In Bend It Like Beckham, Jesminder Bhamra (Nagra) and Jules Paxton (Knightley) defy their parents’ wishes and pursue professional football careers. Redbus Film Distribution first distributed Bend It Like Beckham in theaters on April 11, 2002. It was transformed into a stage musical in 2015 and debuted at the Phoenix Theater.
Bend It Like Beckham Cast
| CAST | CHARACTER |
| Parminder Nagra | Jesminder “Jess” Kaur Bhamra |
| Keira Knightley | Juliette “Jules” Paxton |
| Archie Panjabi | “Pinky” Kaur Bhamra |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | Joe |
| Shaznay Lewis | Marlena “Mel” Goines |
| Anupam Kher | Mohaan Singh Bhamra |
| Shaheen Khan | Mrs “Sukhi” Kaur Bhamra |
| Frank Harper | Alan Paxton |
| Juliet Stevenson | Paula Paxton |
| Ameet Chana | Tony |
| Kulvinder Ghir | Teetu |
| Ash Varrez | Teetu’s dad |
| Pooja Shah | Meena |
| Preeya Kalidas | Monica |
| Trey Farley | Taz |
| Zohra Sehgal | Biji |
| Saraj Chaudhry | Sonny |
| Paven Virk | Bubbly |
| Emma Daly | team player |
| Nina Wadia | Wedding Caterer |
| Ace Bhatti | Nairobi Grandson |
| Gary Lineker | himself |
| Alan Hansen | himself |
| John Barnes | himself |
British actress Parminder Kaur Nagra is of Sikh and Indian Punjabi ancestry. She is recognized for her roles as Dr. Neela Rasgotra in the NBC medical drama series ER from 2003 to 2009 and as Jess Bhamra in the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham.
Keira Knightley as Juliette “Jules” Paxton
Actress Keira Christina Righton is from England and won numerous honors, including nominations for auspicious awards such as two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. She is highly praised for her work in a movie like independent and mainstream, notably period TV dramas. She received a precious OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2018 for her contributions to charity and theater.
Archie Panjabi as Pinky Kaur Bharma
Actress Archana Panjabi is from the UK and is the first Asian actor to receive a Primetime Emmy for acting is Panjabi. Her performance on the latter resulted in two further Emmy nominations, one Golden Globe nomination, three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations shared with the cast, a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010, and an NAACP Image Award in 2012.
Bend It Like Beckham Plot
As an Indian family in London struggles to raise their soccer-playing daughter according to tradition, a kaleidoscope of color and culture clash amusingly. Jess’s dream is to play professional soccer like her hero David Beckham, unlike her snarky older sister Pinky. The latter is getting ready for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of perfecting the perfect chapati. Initially vehemently opposed to Jess’s unconventional desire, her parents finally admit that their concerns are more about keeping her safe than holding her back. Jess’ family must decide whether to allow her to pursue her goal and a soccer ball as she is forced to choose between tradition and her beloved sport.
About Bend It Like Beckham
| SPECIFICATIONS | DETAILS |
| Film | Bend It Like Beckham |
| Genre | Comedy
Drama Romance Sport |
| Directed by | Gurinder Chadha |
| Main cast | Parminder Nagra
Keira Knightley Archie Panjabi |
| Release dates | 11 April 2002 |
| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Countries of origin | United Kingdom
United States Germany |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5.6 million |
| Box office | $76.6 million |
Bend It Like Beckham Trailer
