English Vinglish

Shashi Godbole is a traditional Marathi homemaker and entrepreneur in Pune who makes and sells laddoos as a home-run business. Her husband Satish and daughter Sapna take her for granted, mock her because of her poor English-speaking skills, and generally treat her with disrespect, making Shashi feel negative, insecure, and underconfident. However, her young son, Sagar, loves her as she is, and her elderly widowed mother-in-law offers her words of sympathy.

Shashi's older sister, Manu, who lives in New York City, invites Shashi's family to the marriage of her daughter, Meera, with Kevin. It is decided that Shashi will travel to New York alone five weeks in advance to help Manu organise the marriage, while her husband and children will join her as the marriage approaches. During her flight to America, Shashi is given inspirational advice by a fellow passenger. Upon her arrival in New York, Shashi is warmly welcomed by Manu and her younger daughter, Radha. While Shashi is in New York, she has a traumatic experience at a coffee shop where a staff member is rude to her due to her inability to communicate in English. She is comforted by fellow customer, French chef Laurent, who himself is weak in English.

Using the money she earned by selling laddoos, Shashi secretly enrolls in a conversational four-week English class, showing her resourcefulness at navigating an unfamiliar city alone. The class comprises the instructor David Fischer, a Mexican nanny Eva, a Pakistani taxi driver Salman Khan, a Chinese hairstylist Yu Song, a Tamil software engineer Ramamurthy, a shy African-Caribbean man Udumbke, and Laurent. Shashi quickly becomes a promising and committed student, earns everyone's respect with her charming behavior and her cuisine, and gains self-confidence. Laurent becomes attracted to Shashi, leading to some interpersonal conflict. When he tries to kiss her at the rooftop of a building, Shashi pushes him away and runs off, but fails to explain that she is married.

Meanwhile, Radha finds out about Shashi's secret English classes and is supportive of her pursuit. Shashi begins watching English films at night and does her homework diligently. To complete the English-speaking course and receive an academic certificate, each student must write and deliver a five-minute speech. Shashi's family shows up earlier than planned as a surprise, and after missing out on an event where Sagar injures his leg, Shashi eventually decides to quit because of scheduling conflicts and the fact that she considers herself to be an irresponsible mother since she did not realise that Sagar was injured. The test date coincides with that of the marriage, forcing Shashi to miss the test.

Radha invites David and the entire class to the marriage, where Satish is taken aback at being introduced to a diverse group of people by his wife. Shashi gives a touching and enlightening toast to the married couple in English, surprising everyone. In her speech, Shashi extols the virtues of being married and having a family, describing the family as a safe space of love and respect where weaknesses are not mocked. Satish and Sapna regret treating her with disrespect. David declares she has passed the course with distinction and issues her the certificate. Shashi thanks Laurent for "making her feel better about herself." Shashi's family returns to India by flight, where Shashi fluently communicates in English with the flight attendant.

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• Sridevi as Shashi Godbole
• Adil Hussain as Satish Godbole
• Mehdi Nebbou as Laurent
• Priya Anand as Radha Desai
• Navika Kotia as Sapna Godbole
• Shivansh Kotia as Sagar Godbole
• Sujata Kumar as Manu Desai
• Cory Hibbs as David Fischer
• Rajeev Ravindranathan as Ramamurthy
• Damian Thompson as Udumbke
• Maria Romano as Yu Son
• Neelu Sodhi as Meera
• Ross Nathan as Kevin, Meera's fiancé
• Maria Pendolino as Jennifer
• Sulabha Deshpande as Mrs. Godbole
• Ashvin Mathew as Father Vincent

Cameo appearances

• Amitabh Bachchan as Shashi's co-passenger on flight
• Ajith Kumar as Shashi's co-passenger on flight (Tamil version)

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File:English Vinglish shooting 04.jpg pictured during the shoot]]

The story was inspired by Shinde's mother, a Marathi-speaking woman who ran a pickle business at her house in Pune. Her mother was not fluent in English, which embarrassed Shinde as a child. In an interview, Shinde said, "I made this film to say sorry to my mother."{{cite news |title=I am a better director than Balki: Gauri Shinde |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/balki-and-i-saw-two-back-to-back-films-on-our-first-date-gauri-shinde/articleshow/16697950.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031033150/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-07/news-interviews/34294577_1_balki-gauri-shinde-feature-film |url-status=live |archive-date=31 October 2012 |date=7 October 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 February 2013}} The film started development in 2011 or earlier, and several plot points and cameo appearances were decided early on.{{cite news|title=Sridevi's comeback|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sridevis-comeback/articleshow/10414886.cms|access-date=28 May 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=20 October 2011|archive-date=23 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023104947/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sridevis-comeback/articleshow/10414886.cms|url-status=live}} English Vinglish garnered much media coverage because of Sridevi's comeback after nearly 15 years away from film production. According to Shinde, however, it was also difficult to get support for the film due to investors' attitudes about the protagonist being a middle-aged woman, and those who were interested wished to add changes, such as a dance number, based on the hype around Sridevi that Shinde felt would not match her vision.{{cite web|access-date=2023-03-27|title=EXCLUSIVE - Ten years of English Vinglish: Director Gauri Shinde on 'blind date' with Sridevi and falling in love with her|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ten-years-of-sridevi-movie-english-vinglish-gauri-shinde-8190514/|date=5 October 2022|archive-date=27 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327154424/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ten-years-of-sridevi-movie-english-vinglish-gauri-shinde-8190514/|url-status=live}} The rights were sold to Eros International for {{INR|200 million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|200|IND|year=2012}} million}}).

English Vinglish also marked the Bollywood debut of South Indian actress Priya Anand, who previously worked in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. It is the directorial debut of Gauri Shinde, who previously worked as an advertisement filmmaker. It was shot mostly in New York. The principal photography concluded in October 2011 and it was released in Hindi and Tamil. It was later dubbed into Telugu.{{cite news|last=Sahgal|first=Geety|title=New actors in English Vinglish|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/New-actors-in-English-Vinglish/823180/|access-date=1 January 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=29 July 2011}}

Ajith Kumar performed the cameo appearance without receiving payment. He even flew in for the shooting at his own cost.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ajith-on-set-with-Sridevi/articleshow/15628710.cms|title=Ajith on set with Sridevi|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 May 2018|archive-date=23 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723124433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ajith-on-set-with-Sridevi/articleshow/15628710.cms|url-status=live}}

The first preview of English Vinglish was launched on 14 June 2012. The official distributor Eros International posted the preview video and poster on YouTube and Twitter.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/EnglishVinglish/status/213328996836970497/photo/1 |title=EnglishVinglish: Exclusive look at the Engगlish |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109030855/https://twitter.com/EnglishVinglish/status/213328996836970497/photo/1 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L-yil-0MQU |title=First look video of English Vinglish – Official |publisher=YouTube |date=14 June 2012 |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=23 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823170844/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L-yil-0MQU |url-status=live }} A 2-minute teaser showing Sridevi reading the Censor Certificate of the film in deliberately broken English was also released. The preview received positive response and was lauded for its unique and fresh concept.{{cite web|last=rediff.com|title=Sridevi's back with English Vinglish|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-sridevi-is-back-with-english-vinglish/20120618.htm|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=8 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808002429/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-sridevi-is-back-with-english-vinglish/20120618.htm|url-status=live}} The full theatrical trailer was unveiled at a special media event on 13 August 2012 coinciding with Sridevi's birthday. It received a positive response and went viral on YouTube, exceeding one million views in a week.{{cite web|last=entertainment.oneindia.in|title=Sridevi's English Vinglish trailer crosses one million views on YouTube|date=24 August 2012|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/sridevi-english-vinglish-trailer-one-million-you-tube-098705.html|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=27 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227121210/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/sridevi-english-vinglish-trailer-one-million-you-tube-098705.html|url-status=live}} Sridevi's performance in the trailer was highly acclaimed by her fans and the media; the Hindustan Times said, "Sridevi casts a spell in English Vinglish!"{{cite web|last=hindustantimes.com|title=Sridevi casts a spell in English Vinglish|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/WATCH-Sridevi-casts-a-spell-in-English-Vinglish-trailer/Article1-913490.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814161245/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/WATCH-Sridevi-casts-a-spell-in-English-Vinglish-trailer/Article1-913490.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 August 2012}}

The Tamil and Telugu theatrical trailers were subsequently released in Chennai and Hyderabad respectively. Sridevi also appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Gauri Shinde and on the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

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The soundtrack and background music were composed by Amit Trivedi and the lyrics were written by Pa. Vijay for the Tamil version, Swanand Kirkire for the Hindi, and Krishna Chaitanya for the Telugu versions respectively. The album comprises six songs including a male and a female version of the title track "English Vinglish". Both the versions of the soundtrack was released on 1 September 2012, in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

In July 2012, English Vinglish was selected by the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and scheduled for a world premiere at the coveted Galas section of the festival.{{cite web|last=India Today|title=English Vinglish to premiere at Toronto Film Festival|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-toronto-film-festival/1/210198.html|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=26 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926004735/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-toronto-film-festival/1/210198.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=New Indian Express|title=Sridevi's English Vinglish to premiere at Toronto Film Festival|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/article576933.ece|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-date=12 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225127/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/article576933.ece|url-status=dead}} Sridevi's comeback made it a highly anticipated film and all shows at TIFF sold out during advance booking. The premiere took place at the Roy Thomson Auditorium on 14 September and was attended by Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, R. Balki, Gauri Shinde and other members of the cast and crew. At the end of the premiere, the full-house audience gave a 10-minute standing ovation.{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=Standing ovation for English Vinglish at Toronto Film Festival|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Standing-ovation-for-English-Vinglish-at-Toronto-Film-Festival/articleshow/16408692.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126100356/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/news-interviews/33862455_1_english-vinglish-english-vinglish-film |url-status=live |archive-date=26 January 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=15 September 2012}}{{cite web|last=Indian Express|title=English Vinglish gets a standing ovation at Toronto Film Festival|date=15 September 2012|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/english-vinglish-gets-a-standing-ovation-at-the-toronto-film-festival/1003074/}}

After the Toronto premiere, some international media outlets hailed Sridevi as the "Meryl Streep of India".{{cite web|last=DNA|title=Meet India's Meryl Streep|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_meet-india-s-meryl-streep_1743923|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=31 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031090331/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_meet-india-s-meryl-streep_1743923|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/391846/20121006/english-vinglish-review-critics-highly-praise-sridevi.htm |title=English Vinglish Review: Critics Praise Sridevi's Comeback Film – International Business Times |date=6 October 2012 |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=23 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123081103/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/391846/20121006/english-vinglish-review-critics-highly-praise-sridevi.htm |url-status=live }} 2 weeks later, America's entertainment weekly Variety wrote in its review of English Vinglish that it found Sridevi "[d]isarmingly charming in a manner that recalls Audrey Hepburn."{{cite news|title=English Vinglish|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948450/|access-date=2 October 2012|archive-date=11 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111015536/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948450/|url-status=live}} English Vinglish was selected to be showcased in December 2012 at the Marrakech International Film Festival; it was screened to an audience of around 15,000 viewers and was attended by Sridevi, Shinde, Balki and Nebbou.{{cite web|last=Hindustan Times|title=Marrakech Diary: Day 3|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Marrakech-diary-Day-3/Article1-968146.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121205014848/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Marrakech-diary-Day-3/Article1-968146.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 December 2012}}{{cite web|last=India Today|title=Movies to be screened at Marrakech|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-and-hrithik-roshan-movies-to-be-screened-at-the-marrakech-international-film-festival/1/234979.html|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-date=18 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118083111/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-and-hrithik-roshan-movies-to-be-screened-at-the-marrakech-international-film-festival/1/234979.html|url-status=live}}

In February 2013, English Vinglish was screened at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival as part of Indo-German Film Week. Shinde conducted a screenwriting workshop and spoke about the film and women's rights in India.{{cite web|last=Yahoo|title=English Vinglish in Berlin|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/barfi-english-vinglish-shanghai-inkaar-screen-indogerman-film-074116781.html|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=13 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313084109/https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/barfi-english-vinglish-shanghai-inkaar-screen-indogerman-film-074116781.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Glamsham|title=English Vinglish in Berlin|date=7 August 2021|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/jan/24-news-barfi-english-vinglish-shanghai-n-inkaar-to-screen-in-indogerman-film-week-in-berlin-011304.asp|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=27 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127142240/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/jan/24-news-barfi-english-vinglish-shanghai-n-inkaar-to-screen-in-indogerman-film-week-in-berlin-011304.asp|url-status=live}}

The film had its US premiere at the 36th Portland International Film Festival.{{cite web|last=Portland International Film Festival|title=Films and Schedule|url=http://festivals.nwfilm.org/piff36/schedule/e/|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=21 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221164904/http://festivals.nwfilm.org/piff36/schedule/e/|url-status=live}} Writer and critic David D. Levine praised the film, saying "[t]hough it's not a musical, strictly speaking, there's quite a bit of music and dance, and the film is laugh-out-loud funny and heart-rending by turns ... My favorite film of this PIFF. 5 stars out of 5."{{cite web|last=David D. Levine|title=PIFF: Shun Li, Alois Nebel, 80 Million, English Vinglish|date=19 February 2013|url=http://www.daviddlevine.com/2013/02/piff-shun-li-alois-nebel-80-million-english-vinglish/|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=9 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809172958/http://www.daviddlevine.com/2013/02/piff-shun-li-alois-nebel-80-million-english-vinglish/|url-status=live}} In April 2013, English Vinglish was selected to play at the third Beijing International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of Panama.{{cite web|last=bjiff.com|title=Beijing International Film Festival|url=http://www.bjiff.com/20130408/n371997639.shtml|access-date=17 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601170809/http://www.bjiff.com/20130408/n371997639.shtml|archive-date=1 June 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=iffpanama.org|title=International Film Festival of Panama – English Vinglish|url=http://iffpanama.org/en/movies/english-vinglish|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130704024216/http://iffpanama.org/en/movies/english-vinglish|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-07-04}} In May the same year, it won the 'Best Visiting Artist' award at the San Diego Film Festival. Andrew Friedenberg, director of the Cinema Society of San Diego announced that English Vinglish "dominated the voting".{{cite web|last=Bollyspice|title=English Vinglish brings home another award!|date=23 May 2013|url=http://bollyspice.com/60004/english-vinglish-brings-home-another-award|access-date=25 May 2013|archive-date=10 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810034132/http://bollyspice.com/60004/english-vinglish-brings-home-another-award|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Mid Day|title=Awards and accolades keep coming for 'English Vinglish'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/may/230513-awards-and-accolades-keep-coming-for-english-vinglish.htm|access-date=25 May 2013|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716154913/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/may/230513-awards-and-accolades-keep-coming-for-english-vinglish.htm|url-status=live}}

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The Indian premiere of English Vinglish was held on 4 October 2012 and was one of the biggest premieres of that year{{cite web|last=Yahoo|title=English Vinglish – biggest premiere of the year|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/english-vinglish-biggest-premiere-175113526.html|access-date=1 November 2012|archive-date=13 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513080353/https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/english-vinglish-biggest-premiere-175113526.html|url-status=live}} It was organized as a red carpet event to celebrate Sridevi's return to filmmaking, and some famous Bollywood personalities attended,{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=Bachchans, Madhuri attend English Vinglish premiere|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-big-b-madhuri-at-english-vinglish-premiere/20121005.htm|access-date=1 November 2012|archive-date=31 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031024901/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-big-b-madhuri-at-english-vinglish-premiere/20121005.htm|url-status=live}} including directors Yash Chopra, Ramesh Sippy, Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker and actors Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Bipasha Basu, Tabu, Shilpa Shetty, Konkona Sen Sharma, Madhuri Dixit, Ayesha Takia, Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar.{{cite web|last=HindustanTimes|title=Bollywood glitters at English Vinglish premiere|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-entertainment/bollywoodenglishvinglish/Article4.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005234430/http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-Entertainment/bollywoodenglishvinglish/Article4.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 October 2012}}{{cite news|last=TimesofIndia|title=Star studded premiere of English Vinglish|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/bollywood/Watch-Star-studded-premiere-of-English-Vinglish/videoshow/16686762.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=1 November 2012|archive-date=26 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226033253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/bollywood/Watch-Star-studded-premiere-of-English-Vinglish/videoshow/16686762.cms|url-status=live}}

After Eros International's efforts to release the film on 21 September 2012, English Vinglish had its worldwide theatrical release on 5 October 2012. The Hindi version was released across 739 screens, while the Tamil and Telugu versions were released on 110 and 47 screens respectively. It was released in over 250 screens overseas.{{citation needed|date=September 2013}}

English Vinglish was theatrically released in Mainland China on 24 February 2023, the sixth anniversary of Sridevi's death, with a reported 6,000 screen premiere.{{cite web|access-date=2023-03-27|title=English Vinglish to release in China on Sridevi's 5th death anniversary|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/english-vinglish-to-release-in-china-on-sridevis-5th-death-anniversary-8427340/|website=The Indian Express|date=6 February 2023|archive-date=27 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327004329/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/english-vinglish-to-release-in-china-on-sridevis-5th-death-anniversary-8427340/|url-status=live}} Despite its low revenues upon release, the film was well received by Chinese audiences according to the Global Times.{{cite web|first1=Bollywood|last1=Hungama|access-date=2023-03-27|title=English Vinglish China Box Office: Film collects 60,000 USD [Rs. 49.75 lakhs] in 2 days :Bollywood Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/english-vinglish-china-box-office-film-collects-60000-usd-rs-49-75-lakhs-2-days/|date=26 February 2023|archive-date=27 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327004330/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/english-vinglish-china-box-office-film-collects-60000-usd-rs-49-75-lakhs-2-days/|url-status=live}}

On 29 December 2012, English Vinglish saw one of the biggest world television premieres on Zee Cinema. The premiere was conducted as a high-profile event, and Zee TV arranged a special press conference attended by Sridevi and Gauri Shinde. To publicize the premiere, the channel launched a free English-speaking module telephone service using IVRS, which was a success with over 25,000 calls from across India in less than a week. English Vinglish-styled signs, including 'Exit-Vexit', 'Coffee Voffee' and 'Switch off Mobile-Vobile', were posted at 900 touch-points in cafes, malls, multiplexes and airports. Zee Cinema formed partnerships with Cafe Coffee Day, Inox, Fame, Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Globus and Westside to market the premiere. Mohan Gopinath, business head of Zee Cinema said, "More than 2 generations of India have worshiped Sridevi. Add to that an extremely simple yet heart-warming narrative, some spot-on direction by Gauri Shinde, Balki's unmistakable touch and you have a winner on your hands."{{cite web|last=Best Media Info|title=Zee Cinema takes experiential marketing route to promote English Vinglish|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/12/zee-cinema-takes-experiential-marketing-route-to-promote-english-vinglish/|access-date=26 February 2013|archive-date=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131011713/http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/12/zee-cinema-takes-experiential-marketing-route-to-promote-english-vinglish/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Indiantelevision.com |title=Zee Cinema to premiere English Vinglish on 29 December |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/dec/dec264.php |access-date=26 February 2013 |archive-date=30 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230062337/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/dec/dec264.php |url-status=live }}

Following its release in East Asian markets during 2013{{ndash}}2014, the film's total worldwide gross was {{INR|{{#expr:531000000+373267305}}|link=yes}} ({{US$|{{#expr:9940000+6987302}}|link=yes}}) as of 2014.

The worldwide gross for English Vinglish stood at {{INR|750 million|link=yes}} at the end of its third week,{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/english-vinglish-scores-75-crores-gross-worldwide/ |title=English Vinglish scores 75 crores gross worldwide! |date=25 October 2012 |publisher=Koimoi.com |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=29 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029225320/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/english-vinglish-scores-75-crores-gross-worldwide/ |url-status=live }} and reached {{INR|850 million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|850|IND|year=2012}} million}}) by the end of its 4th week. The film performed well in large cities, earning {{INR|25 million}} on its first day of release.{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/902 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118074310/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/902 |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2013 |title=Midweek: 'OMG – Oh My God!' remarkable, English Vinglish very good | Archives | Bollywood Box Office |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 November 2012}} The gross went to 125% and the total figures for 2 days were {{INR|70 million}}{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4958&nCat= |title=Boxofficeindia.com |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=9 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009231150/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4958&nCat= |url-status=live }}{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeCapsule|title=English Vinglish scores phenomenal jump on 2nd day|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=764|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=11 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211022421/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=764|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Koimoi|title=English Vinglish sees huge jump on 2nd day|date=7 October 2012|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/english-vinglish-sees-huge-jump-on-its-2nd-day-at-box-office/|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=11 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211013852/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/english-vinglish-sees-huge-jump-on-its-2nd-day-at-box-office/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeDay|title=English Vinglish Saturday collections jump by 125%|url=http://boxofficeday.com/2012/10/2014/english-vinglish-saturday-collections-jump-by-125/|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=18 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118093300/http://boxofficeday.com/2012/10/2014/english-vinglish-saturday-collections-jump-by-125/|url-status=live}} The Sunday figures were even higher; collections increased by 200% and English Vinglish ended its first weekend with {{INR|130 million}} net.{{cite web|last=IBNLive|title=English Vinglish earns 13cr in 3 days|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/english-vinglish-earns-rs-13-cr-in-3-days-oh-my-god-still-going-strong/299034-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011001144/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/english-vinglish-earns-rs-13-cr-in-3-days-oh-my-god-still-going-strong/299034-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-11}} The film ended its first week earning {{INR|210 million}} net.{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeCapsule|title=English Vinglish Finishes Strong 1st Week|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=780|access-date=13 October 2012|archive-date=14 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014185545/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=780|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Bollywoodhungama|title=Top 5|website=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/904/date/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023075142/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/904/date/|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 October 2012}}

Despite new releases Aiyyaa, Bhoot Returns and Student of the Year, the film's box office revenues remained steady.{{cite web|last=Oneindia.in|title=English Vinglish beat Aiyya, Boot Returns at Box Office|date=19 October 2012|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2012/omg-english-vinglish-aiyyaa-br-collection-box-office-100507.html|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=21 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021232136/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2012/omg-english-vinglish-aiyyaa-br-collection-box-office-100507.html|url-status=live}} At the end of its second week, its revenue exceeded {{INR|300 million}}.{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeCapsule|title=English Vinglish marks Victory of Concept and Sridevi|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=746|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024084657/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=746|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Koimoi|title=OMG, English Vinglish Win|date=19 October 2012|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/omg-oh-my-god-english-vinglish-win-aiyya-bhoot-returns-lose-at-the-box-office/|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=22 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122143616/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/omg-oh-my-god-english-vinglish-win-aiyya-bhoot-returns-lose-at-the-box-office/|url-status=live}} Lifetime earnings for the film in India stand at over {{INR|400 million}} net,{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeCapsule|title=English Vinglish to touch 40cr nett|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=860|access-date=15 December 2012|archive-date=8 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108163633/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=860|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Hindustan Times|title=Bollywood smiling with surprise hits|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/OMG-Bollywood-smiling-with-surprise-hits/Article1-942091.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010061319/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/OMG-Bollywood-smiling-with-surprise-hits/Article1-942091.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2012}} and {{INR|531 million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|531|IND|year=2012}} million}}) gross.{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1144 |title=English Vinglish |author= |website=boxofficeindia |publisher=BOI |access-date=7 April 2017 |archive-date=7 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407144343/http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1144 |url-status=live }} English Vinglish ran for 50 days in theatres.{{cite web|last=koimoi|title=Box office verdict 2012|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2012/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630063337/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2012/|archive-date=30 June 2012}}{{cite web|last=Koimoi|title=12 Bollywood Movies including English Vinglish declared Super-Hit|date=2 November 2012|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/2012-box-office-verdict-12-bollywood-movies-including-english-vinglish-and-oh-my-god-declared-super-hit/|access-date=2 November 2012|archive-date=28 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128084637/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/2012-box-office-verdict-12-bollywood-movies-including-english-vinglish-and-oh-my-god-declared-super-hit/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=Sridevi scores a fifty|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Sridevi-scores-a-fifty/articleshow/17334394.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126041949/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35317987_1_english-vinglish-sridevi-hindi-version |url-status=live |archive-date=26 January 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=23 November 2012}}{{cite web|last=BehindWoods|title=Sridevi's English Vinglish completes 50 days|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-12-04/english-vinglish-sridevi-23-11-12.html#.UK8Ytkrzdw0.facebook|access-date=23 November 2012|archive-date=27 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127173944/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-12-04/english-vinglish-sridevi-23-11-12.html#.UK8Ytkrzdw0.facebook|url-status=live}}

According to Box Office India, English Vinglish's overseas gross figure was {{US$|4.85 million|link=yes}} in 2012, making it one of the top 10 highest overseas grossing Bollywood films of 2012.{{cite web|title=Top Grossers Overseas 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=5 January 2012|archive-date=20 February 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130220004911/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat=|url-status=live}} The film opened to a revenue of {{US$|3.8 million}} overseas, bringing its worldwide total to {{INR|600 million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|600|IND|year=2012}} million}}) net in 2012.{{cite web|title=Chakravyuh and Ajab Gazabb Love Have No Takers|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5037&nCat=|publisher=BOXOFFICEINDIA|access-date=31 October 2012|archive-date=27 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227105545/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5037&nCat=|url-status=dead}} English Vinglish overseas collections was {{US$|1.65 million}} in its first weekend. The film collected around {{US$|3.5 million}} in 17 days.{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5013&nCat= |title=Boxofficeindia.com |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=14 November 2012}}{{cite web|last=BOI|title=English Vinglish Is Excellent Overseas|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4968&nCat=|access-date=10 October 2012|archive-date=12 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012235325/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4968&nCat=|url-status=live}} The movie collected a total of {{INR|170 million}} ({{US$|{{To USD|170|IND|year=2012}} million}}) in 10 days.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/442 |title=Overseas B.O.: Rejected! | Bollywood Box Office |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018185335/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/id/442 |archive-date=18 October 2012 }} The film entered the UK box office top 10, as of 13 October 2012.{{cite web |author=krankikom.de (KRANKIKOM GmbH, Schifferstr. 200, D-47059 Duisburg, Germany) – ceno |url=http://www.odeon.co.uk/ |title=ODEON Cinemas – View Cinema Listings and Book Movie Tickets Now! |publisher=Odeon.co.uk |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=12 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312215608/https://www.odeon.co.uk/ |url-status=live }} The film performed well overseas, collecting record figures unheard of for a heroine-oriented film.{{cite web|last=boxofficecapsule|title=2nd week worldwide collections of English Vinglish|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=810|access-date=2 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209150226/http://boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?id=810|archive-date=9 December 2012|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeday.com/2012/10/2100/english-vinglish-4-million-from-overseas/ |title=English Vinglish $4 Million from Overseas |publisher=BoxOfficeDay.com |date=24 October 2012 |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=28 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028143121/http://boxofficeday.com/2012/10/2100/english-vinglish-4-million-from-overseas/ |url-status=live }} It grossed {{US$|1.863 million}} in the United States and Canada, and £464,508 ({{US$|{{To USD|464508|GBR|year=2014|round=yes}}}}) in the United Kingdom.{{cite web|title=English Vinglish Box Office Collection till Now|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/english-vinglish/box-office/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=1 August 2014|access-date=31 March 2018|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403051635/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/english-vinglish/box-office/|url-status=live}} In Nigeria, the film grossed US$842,330.

English Vinglish created box office history in Hong Kong in May 2013, becoming the second biggest Bollywood hit in the territory after Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots (2009). It earned the distinction of being screened at Hong Kong's Director's Club: a privilege usually reserved for the best and most celebrated films in the world.{{cite web|last=Mid Day|title='English Vinglish' becomes the second highest grosser in Hong Kong|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/220413-english-vinglish-becomes-the-second-highest-grosser-in-hong-kong.htm|access-date=25 May 2013|archive-date=28 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928013608/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/220413-english-vinglish-becomes-the-second-highest-grosser-in-hong-kong.htm|url-status=live}} English Vinglish grossed {{US$|230871}} in Hong Kong.{{cite web|title=English Vinglish (2012) – International Box Office Results|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=englishvinglish.htm|website=Box Office Mojo|date=30 June 2013|access-date=31 March 2018|language=en|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403051854/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=englishvinglish.htm|url-status=live}} English Vinglish also created waves in Japan when it was first premiered in 2014. It outperformed most other films and became the second highest-grossing Hindi film in Japan, earning around $1.4 million. The film is second only to 3 Idiots which had collected {{US$|1.6 million}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sridevi-s-english-vinglish-becomes-second-biggest-bollywood-film-in-japan-2015565|title=Sridevi's 'English Vinglish' becomes second biggest Bollywood film in Japan – Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2 September 2014|access-date=3 September 2014|archive-date=3 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903151851/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sridevi-s-english-vinglish-becomes-second-biggest-bollywood-film-in-japan-2015565|url-status=live}} It got an overwhelming response and Sridevi was hailed as the 'Female Rajinikanth of Japan'. It also grossed US$300,000 in Taiwan, making it the second biggest Bollywood film there after 3 Idiots.{{cite news|last=Frater|first=Patrick|title=Bollywood's 'English Vinglish' to get wide release in South Korea, Japan|url=https://variety.com/2014/biz/asia/bollywoods-english-vinglish-to-get-wide-release-in-korea-japan-1201089044/|work=Variety|date=6 February 2014|access-date=6 April 2018|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403112526/http://variety.com/2014/biz/asia/bollywoods-english-vinglish-to-get-wide-release-in-korea-japan-1201089044/|url-status=live}} In South Korea, the film drew a box office audience of 31,334 viewers in 2014,{{cite web|title=굿모닝 맨하탄 (2012)|url=http://movie.daum.net/moviedb/main?movieId=73821|website=Daum|date=6 August 2017|access-date=10 February 2018|language=ko|archive-date=3 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403112426/http://movie.daum.net/moviedb/main?movieId=73821|url-status=live}} grossing {{KRW|226,010,800|link=yes}} ({{US$|{{To USD|226010800|KOR|year=2014|round=yes}}}}). Its total gross in East Asia was {{US$|{{#expr:230871+1400000+300000+206431}}}} as of 2014, bringing the film's overseas total to {{US$|{{#expr:4850000+2137302}}}}, which in Indian rupees is {{INRConvert|373267305|year=2012}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.ofx.com/en-gb/forex-news/historical-exchange-rates/yearly-average-rates/|title=Yearly Average Rates (53.420806 INR per USD)|publisher=OFX|year=2012|access-date=2 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713183556/https://www.ofx.com/en-gb/forex-news/historical-exchange-rates/yearly-average-rates/|archive-date=13 July 2017|url-status=dead}}

{{See also|List of accolades received by English Vinglish}}

English Vinglish received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising Shinde's screenplay and direction, Sridevi's performance as well as the film's soundtrack and cinematography. The Times of India gave it 4 out of 5, calling it "[e]asily one of the best films of 2012 ... [Sridevi's] performance is a masterclass for actors ... Request you to make a little place next to you, Rajkumar Hirani; Gauri Shinde has taken a bow in mainstream Bollywood."{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=English Vinglish|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/English-Vinglish/movie-review/16665894.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 October 2012|archive-date=11 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011093531/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/English-Vinglish/movie-review/16665894.cms|url-status=live}} Aniruddha Guha of Daily News and Analysis also gave 4 out of 5 and said it is "among the most refreshingly novel films made in recent times ... If you're a Sridevi fan, you can't miss it. If you aren't, you still can't miss it."{{cite web|last=DNA|title=English Vinglish speaks a universal language|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-english-vinglish-is-absolutely-delightful_1748888|access-date=6 October 2012|archive-date=6 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006201531/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-english-vinglish-is-absolutely-delightful_1748888|url-status=live}}

File:Anupama chopra book launch.jpg gave a 3.5 out of 5 rating and called Sridevi's performance a "triumph".{{cite news|title=Anupama Chopra's review: English Vinglish |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-English-Vinglish/Article1-940446.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |author-link=Anupama Chopra |date=6 October 2012 |access-date=3 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707151702/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-English-Vinglish/Article1-940446.aspx |archive-date=7 July 2015}}]]

Another 4 out of 5 came from Raja Sen of Rediff, who called it "a winner all the way" and wrote "Sridevi excels in fleshing out her character."{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=English Vinglish is a winner all the way|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-english-vinglish-is-a-winner-all-the-way/20121005.htm|access-date=6 October 2012|archive-date=17 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117001400/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-english-vinglish-is-a-winner-all-the-way/20121005.htm|url-status=live}} Taran Adarsh also scored it 4 out of 5 and called it "a remarkable motion picture ... A must-watch for every parent, every child. Strongly recommended!"{{cite web|last=Bollywoodhungama|title=English Vinglish|website=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547397|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619230649/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547397|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2012}} Critic Subhash K Jha gave a 4.5 rating, and wrote that Sridevi "makes the contemporary actresses, even the coolest ones, look like jokes ... If you watch only 2 films every year make sure you see English Vinglish twice!"{{cite web|last=Yahoo|title=English Vinglish|url=http://in.omg.yahoo.com/news/sridevi-gauri-women-power-rocks-english-vinglish-ians-065938000.html|access-date=6 October 2012|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329060747/https://in.style.yahoo.com/news/sridevi-gauri-women-power-rocks-english-vinglish-ians-065938000.html|url-status=live}} Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave it 3.5, and said that Sridevi delivers "a performance that is nothing short of perfect ... It's warm and fuzzy, and leaves you with a big smile on your face."{{cite web|agency=CNN-IBN|title=English Vinglish Review|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/english-vinglish-review-the-film-leaves-you-with-a-big-smile-on-your-face/298289-47-84.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007041228/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/english-vinglish-review-the-film-leaves-you-with-a-big-smile-on-your-face/298289-47-84.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-07}} IMDb gave the film a score of eight out of ten.{{cite web|last=IMDb|title=English Vinglish|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2181931/|access-date=30 June 2018|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227195216/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2181931/|url-status=live}}

Firstpost's Rubina Khan gave 5 out of 5, saying "Sridevi brings acting back in English Vinglish".{{cite web|last=Firstpost|title=English Vinglish Review|date=3 October 2012|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-sridevi-brings-acting-back-in-english-vinglish-478387.html|access-date=6 October 2012|archive-date=22 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122015423/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-sridevi-brings-acting-back-in-english-vinglish-478387.html|url-status=live}} Komal Nahta said the film was "beyond stars" and said Sridevi "makes the best comeback in Bollywood history and delivers a landmark performance".{{cite web|last=ETC |title=English Vinglish |url=http://www.etc.in/reviews/read.html?id=4934 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222220504/http://www.etc.in/reviews/read.html?id=4934 |archive-date=22 February 2014}} Social movie rating site MOZVO gave it 4.3 out of 5.{{cite web|title=English Vinglish Review|url=http://mozvo.com/movie/english-vinglish-2012|publisher=MOZVO|access-date=7 October 2012|archive-date=23 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223124256/http://mozvo.com/movie/english-vinglish-2012|url-status=live}} Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian, gave it 3 out of 5, and called it "[a]n undemanding picture that goes down as well as the heroine's tasty laddoos".{{cite news|title=An undemanding picture, but likable family comedy from India|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/oct/04/english-vinglish-review|location=London|date=4 October 2012|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=3 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403010232/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/oct/04/english-vinglish-review|url-status=live}}

Kate Taylor of The Globe and Mail gave it 2 out of 4 and wrote: "One wonders how long the neglectful Satish will remember the message of equality and gratitude if it is delivered as gently as this movie does."{{cite news|last=The Globe and Mail|title=English Vinglish: Where cultures clash with a very dull thud|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/english-vinglish-where-cultures-clash-with-a-very-dull-thud/article4589389|location=Toronto|date=4 October 2012|access-date=27 August 2017|archive-date=5 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205194608/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/english-vinglish-where-cultures-clash-with-a-very-dull-thud/article4589389/|url-status=live}} Amer Shoib of The Cinema Journal gave it 4/5 and called the film, "a hilarious, touching, sensitive, and sweet film that marks the triumphant come back of India's biggest female star...Sridevi."{{cite web|last=cinemajournal.com|title=English Vinglish|url=http://www.thecinemajournal.com/film-reviews/worldcinema/englishvinglish|access-date=2 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142957/http://www.thecinemajournal.com/film-reviews/worldcinema/englishvinglish|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}} Indian columnist Shobha De tweeted, "Paresh Rawal and Sridevi{{mdash}}Actors of the Year! The rest are just successful stars!" and wrote a column titled 'What is that something about Sridevi?'{{cite web|last=Times of India|title=What is that something about Sridevi?|date=3 October 2012|url=http://shobhaade.blogspot.in/2012/10/what-is-that-something-about-sridevi.html|access-date=17 November 2012|archive-date=14 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044151/http://shobhaade.blogspot.in/2012/10/what-is-that-something-about-sridevi.html|url-status=live}} UTV Stars called it the "Mother India of our times".{{cite web|last=UTV Stars|title=WTF Review of English Vinglish|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ObT4TA-xc|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-date=29 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729232456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ObT4TA-xc|url-status=live}}

The Hollywood Reporter also gave a glowing review, and said, "Indian screen legend Sridevi triumphs in a gentle, but affecting, story of a woman's awakening self-respect ... It's no surprise that by the end of the film, Shashi will conquer her fears, but the route Shinde takes to get her there is distinctively Shashi's. The image of the newly-confident Shashi striding down a Manhattan street, a takeout coffee in hand and a trench coat belted over her sari, will make you smile days after you leave the theater ... Ultimately, what make English Vinglish memorable are the small, step-by-step choices Shashi makes to transforms herself. Yes, there's grit there, but it's tempered with compassion and dignity. The way the character has been crafted by Shinde, and interpreted by Sridevi, is gloriously feminine, and uniquely Indian."{{cite news |last=The Hollywood Reporter |title=Film Review: EnglishVinglish |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/film-review-english-vinglish-377518 |date=9 October 2012 |access-date=26 February 2013 |archive-date=30 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330222744/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/film-review-english-vinglish-377518 |url-status=live }} Amazon Prime Video rated it 7.8 out of 10 and stated: "The challenges of an ordinary middle class woman who is not proficient with the English language, and how she overcomes them."{{Cite web|url = https://www.amazon.com/English-Vinglish-Subtitles-Sridevi/dp/B07888D2RG|title = Watch English Vinglish (English Subtitles) | Prime Video|website = Amazon|access-date = 21 February 2022|archive-date = 21 February 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220221080706/https://www.amazon.com/English-Vinglish-Subtitles-Sridevi/dp/B07888D2RG|url-status = live}}

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English Vinglish garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories, with particular praise for its direction and Sridevi's performance. At the 58th Filmfare Awards, English Vinglish received 4 nominations, including Best Film and Best Actress (Sridevi) and won Best Debut Director (Shinde). Sridevi received Best Actress nominations at several awards ceremonies, which apart from Filmfare include IIFA, Screen, Zee Cine, and Star Guild Awards. At the 11th Stardust Awards, the film earned 5 nominations, going on to win Best Drama Actress (Sridevi) and Best Debut Director (Shinde).

With English Vinglish, Sridevi made a successful comeback after a long hiatus.{{cite web |last=Indiawest |title=Sridevi is grateful for English Vinglish triumph |url=http://indiawest.com/news/7298-sridevi-is-grateful-for-english-vinglish-triumph.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410065524/http://www.indiawest.com/news/7298-sridevi-is-grateful-for-english-vinglish-triumph.html |archive-date=10 April 2014 }}{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=Boney guiding Sridevi in her career|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Boney-guiding-Sridevi-in-her-career/articleshow/17002623.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126073202/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-30/news-interviews/34799696_1_sridevi-english-vinglish-gauri-shinde |url-status=live |archive-date=26 January 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=30 October 2012}}{{cite web|last=Bollywoodtrade |title=My kids were upset watching English Vinglish |url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/sridevi-my-kids-were-upset-watching-english-vinglish/b05e1bb6-ae3d-4295-b3c8-db76b870757e/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226002749/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/sridevi-my-kids-were-upset-watching-english-vinglish/B05E1BB6-AE3D-4295-B3C8-DB76B870757E/index.htm |archive-date=26 February 2014 }} Box Office Capsule hailed the film and Sridevi's return as "Golden Comeback of the Queen."{{cite web|last=Boxofficecapsule|title=Golden Comeback of Queen|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=778|access-date=7 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119100934/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=778|archive-date=19 November 2012|url-status=dead}} Sridevi was ranked No.1 on many year-end lists, including:

• Rediff's "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012" for giving a "performance younger actresses, including the ones on this list, should learn from."{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=Bollywood's 10 Best Actresses of 2012|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-yearend-special-bollywood-s-top-ten-actresses-of-2012/20121221.htm|access-date=22 December 2012|archive-date=27 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127161020/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-yearend-special-bollywood-s-top-ten-actresses-of-2012/20121221.htm|url-status=live}}
• CNN-IBN's list of "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012" for a performance that "overshadowed young actresses".{{cite web|agency=CNN-IBN|title=Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sridevi-to-katrina-kaif-top-10-bollywood-actresses-of-2012/312217-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231173815/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sridevi-to-katrina-kaif-top-10-bollywood-actresses-of-2012/312217-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-12-31}}
• Yahoo's "Top Ten Actresses of 2012" for "winning the hearts of millions of middle-class housewives".{{cite web|last=Yahoo|title=Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/top-10-bollywood-actresses-in-2012-slideshow/|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=15 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115084524/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/top-10-bollywood-actresses-in-2012-slideshow/|url-status=live}}
• Box Office Capsule's "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012" for "conquering hearts as well as the box-office".{{cite web|last=BoxOfficeCapsule|title=Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=900|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=6 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106082616/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/breaking-news.aspx?news_id=900|url-status=live}}
• Bollyspice's "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of 2012" for "making us fall under her spell all over again".{{cite web|last=Bollyspice|title=Top Actoresses of 2012|date=13 January 2013|url=http://bollyspice.com/53402/top-10-actresses-of-2012|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=14 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114225847/http://bollyspice.com/53402/top-10-actresses-of-2012|url-status=live}}
• Buzzine's "Top 5 Bollywood Actors of 2012" list for returning with "grace and elegance".{{cite web|last=Buzzine|title=Buzzlist Top 5 Bollywood Actors of 2012|url=http://www.buzzinebollywood.com/columns/film-column-top-bollywood-actors-2012-12172012|access-date=22 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705193814/http://buzzinebollywood.com/columns/film-column-top-bollywood-actors-2012-12172012|archive-date=5 July 2013|url-status=dead}}

Sridevi won the "Vuclip Icons of 2012" mobile survey to be voted as the Most Admired Actress of Bollywood.{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=Amitabh, Sridevi voted Most Admired Bollywood Actors|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Amitabh-Bachchan-Sridevi-voted-most-admired-Bollywood-actors/articleshow/17707923.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126182736/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-22/news-interviews/35953867_1_playback-singer-english-vinglish-sridevi |url-status=live |archive-date=26 January 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=22 December 2012}}{{cite web|last=Hindustan Times|title=Amitabh, Sridevi voted Most Admired Bollywood Actors|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Amitabh-Sridevi-voted-most-admired-actors/Article1-979023.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222132741/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Amitabh-Sridevi-voted-most-admired-actors/Article1-979023.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 December 2012}} Her performance created an enormous impact when Amitabh Bachchan said in his blog that Sridevi's heart-rending acting in English Vinglish moved him to tears leaving "collective lumps in the throat".{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=English Vinglish left me in tears: Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/news-interviews/34062891_1_amitabh-bachchan-r-balki-khuda-gawah |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216065225/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/news-interviews/34062891_1_amitabh-bachchan-r-balki-khuda-gawah |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=25 September 2012}}{{cite web|last=IndiaToday|title=English Vinglish left me in tears: Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-amitabh-bachchan-sridevi/1/221994.html|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=19 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219061404/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-amitabh-bachchan-sridevi/1/221994.html|url-status=live}} A poll by BollywoodLife declared Sridevi as the "Most Powerful Actress in B-Town", winning by a landslide 75% votes over all the current actresses.{{cite web|last=BollywoodLife|title=is Sridevi the Most Powerful Woman in B-town?|date=26 October 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/is-sridevi-the-most-powerful-woman-in-b-town/|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=27 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127000921/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/is-sridevi-the-most-powerful-woman-in-b-town/|url-status=live}}

The actress was featured as one of the Top Newsmakers of 2012 by NDTV{{cite web|last=NDTV|title=Top 10 Showbiz Newsmakers of 2012|url=http://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/top-10-showbiz-newsmakers-of-2012-14369|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=7 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107091451/http://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/top-10-showbiz-newsmakers-of-2012-14369|url-status=live}} and Filmfare.{{cite web|last=Filmfare|title=Newsmakers 2012|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/newsmakers-2012-bebo-sridevi-pc-2050.html|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=7 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107002346/http://www.filmfare.com/features/newsmakers-2012-bebo-sridevi-pc-2050.html|url-status=live}} Filmfare listed Sridevi as the "Top Game Changer of 2012" for making "a hit comeback after getting married and mothering 2 kids".{{cite web|last=Filmfare|title=The Game Changers|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/the-game-changers-1794-2.html#descArticle|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=23 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223021355/http://www.filmfare.com/features/the-game-changers-1794-2.html#descArticle|url-status=live}} Reuters' list stated that "Sridevi, in her comeback movie, outshone any actress in any role this year and proved once again that you don't need a male star to make a good Bollywood film", while India Today said, "Sridevi was reinvented in a role of substance". MTV wrote, "when an actor of Sridevi's calibre breaks her 15-year hiatus, you can be sure she has a winner in tow".{{cite web|last=India Today|title=Out of the box plots a new Hit in Bollywood|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/2012-has-experimentation-in-hindi-cinema/1/236696.html|access-date=14 December 2012|archive-date=13 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213231421/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/2012-has-experimentation-in-hindi-cinema/1/236696.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=MTV|title=Top 5 Movies of 2012|url=http://mtv.in.com/blogs/movies/specials/top-5-movies-of-2012-3-english-vinglish-50154410.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231063551/http://mtv.in.com/blogs/movies/specials/top-5-movies-of-2012-3-english-vinglish-50154410.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-12-31}}

Since its worldwide success, English Vinglish consistently appeared on media outlets' Best Films of the Year lists. It was ranked first on the Times of India{{'}}s list of "Top 10 Films of 2012", which compared Gauri Shinde's directorial debut with veterans Manoj Kumar, Gulzar and Aparna Sen.{{cite news|last=Times of India|title=Top 10 Films of 2012|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-24/news-interviews/35991397_1_directorial-debut-rajan-khosa-english-vinglish |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411082919/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-24/news-interviews/35991397_1_directorial-debut-rajan-khosa-english-vinglish |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 April 2013 |work=The Times of India|date=24 December 2012}} It featured in "Best Bollywood Films of 2012" by Reuters,{{cite news|agency=Reuters|title=The best Bollywood films of 2012|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/best-bollywood-films-idINDEE8BD06T20121214|date=14 December 2012|access-date=5 July 2021|archive-date=6 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806102641/http://in.reuters.com/article/best-bollywood-films-idINDEE8BD06T20121214|url-status=dead}} "Bollywood's Most Appreciated Films of 2012" by IBN Live,{{cite web|work=IBN Live|title=Bollywood's Most Appreciated Films of 2012|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7927.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128062355/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7927.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-11-28}} 'Top Bollywood Movies of 2012' by India Today,{{cite web|last=India Today|title=Top Bollywood movies of 2012|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/top-movies-of-2012/15/8386.html|access-date=19 December 2012|archive-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224053908/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/top-movies-of-2012/15/8386.html|url-status=live}} "Best Films of 2012" list by Rediff{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=Best Film of 2012|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-bollywoods-best-films-of-2012/20121226.htm#9|access-date=27 December 2012|archive-date=31 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231020754/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-bollywoods-best-films-of-2012/20121226.htm#9|url-status=live}} and Forbes{{'}} "Best of Bollywood 2012".{{cite web|last=Forbes|title=Best of Bollywood 2012|url=http://forbesindia.com/blog/life/best-of-bollywood-2012/|access-date=28 December 2012|archive-date=31 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231053003/http://forbesindia.com/blog/life/best-of-bollywood-2012/|url-status=live}} The film ranked third on MTV's "Top 5 Movies of 2012". It ranked No. 2 on Raja Sen's "Ten Best Films of 2012"{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=Ten Best Films of 2012|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-yearend-special-the-best-hindi-films/20130102.htm?sc_cid=twshare|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=12 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221939/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-yearend-special-the-best-hindi-films/20130102.htm?sc_cid=twshare|url-status=live}} and 4th on Rajeev Masand's list of "Top 5 Hits of 2012".{{cite web|last=RajeevMasand.com|title=Hits & Pits of 2012|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/whats-new/hits-pits-of-2012/|access-date=9 January 2013|archive-date=3 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103103918/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/whats-new/hits-pits-of-2012/|url-status=live}} The café scene in the film ranked No. 2 on CNN-IBN's list of "Top 10 Bollywood's Best Scenes of 2012".{{cite web|agency=CNN-IBN|title=Top 10 Bollywood's Best Scenes of 2012|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/8173.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231060353/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/8173.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-12-31}} English Vinglish, particularly Sridevi's character in the film, was noted for inspiring Dalit girls in Bihar to master the English language.{{cite web|last=India Today|title=English Vinglish encourages Dalit girls in Bihar|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-encourages-dalit-girls-in-bihar/1/225426.html|access-date=30 October 2012|archive-date=21 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021112700/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/english-vinglish-encourages-dalit-girls-in-bihar/1/225426.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=NDTV|title=English Vinglish encourages Dalit girls in Bihar|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=281548&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=281548|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129172839/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=281548&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=281548|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-29}} Filmfare listed it as one of the fifteen strongest women characters in Bollywood.{{Cite news|date=March 8, 2018|title=15 strongest women characters in Bollywood|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/15-strongest-women-characters-in-bollywood-26979.html|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=Filmfare|language=en|archive-date=16 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216082541/https://www.filmfare.com/features/15-strongest-women-characters-in-bollywood-26979.html|url-status=live}} Radhika Seth and Riya Dhankar of Vogue India listed it as one of the most empowering female characters in Bollywood.{{Cite news|date=March 8, 2019|title=International Women's Day: The most empowering heroines seen on-screen|url=https://www.vogue.in/content/most-empowering-on-screen-heroines-bollywood-hollywood-movies-priyanka-chopra-sridevi|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Vogue India|archive-date=25 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025233040/https://www.vogue.in/content/most-empowering-on-screen-heroines-bollywood-hollywood-movies-priyanka-chopra-sridevi|url-status=live}} Srishti Magan of ScoopWhoop listed it as one of the nineteen most relatable female characters from Bollywood.{{Cite news|date=March 5, 2019|title=19 Female Characters From Bollywood Who Were So Relatable They Made Us Go 'Same, Sis'|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/relatable-female-characters-from-bollywood/|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=ScoopWhoop|language=en|archive-date=11 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111091610/https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/relatable-female-characters-from-bollywood/|url-status=live}}

Director Gauri Shinde featured in the Financial Times{{'}} 2012 list of "25 Indians To Watch".{{cite news|last=Financial Times|title=25 Indians to Watch|newspaper=Financial Times|date=16 November 2012|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e158c112-2eb7-11e2-9b98-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2COt4hOic|access-date=16 November 2012|archive-date=19 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119042615/http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e158c112-2eb7-11e2-9b98-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2COt4hOic|url-status=live}} She also featured on Rediff's list of "Bollywood's 5 Best Directors of 2012".{{cite web|last=Rediff|title=Bollywood's 5 Best Directors of 2012|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-year-end-special-the-best-bollyood-director-s-of-2012/20121226.htm|access-date=28 December 2012|archive-date=24 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324055711/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-year-end-special-the-best-bollyood-director-s-of-2012/20121226.htm|url-status=live}}

In September 2013, English Vinglish was considered for being shortlisted for the Indian submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.{{cite web|last=NDTV|title=The Good Road reflects an India not seen in our films: Filmmaker|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/the-good-road-reflects-an-india-not-seen-in-our-films-filmmaker-422012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925221314/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/the-good-road-reflects-an-india-not-seen-in-our-films-filmmaker-422012|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 September 2013}}

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