Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes detail involved the spice store's pickles?

Accepted Answer

Director Gurinder Chadha and her mother made all the mango and carrot pickles seen at the spice store in the film.

Question 2

How did director Paul Mayeda Berges cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Tilo?

Accepted Answer

He gave her the script while she was working on Bride & Prejudice (2004), she was interested in the role, and he cast her.

Question 3

What specific motorcycle model appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

The motorcycle used is a 2004 790cc Triumph (Hinckley) Bonneville.

Question 4

What magical conflict drives the story of The Mistress of Spices?

Accepted Answer

Tilo, an Indian shopkeeper in America with magical spice powers, falls in love with an American man, but the spices forbid it.

Question 5

Who was originally cast but had to step down from the film?

Accepted Answer

Jill Hollon was originally cast for a role but had to step down due to scheduling conflicts.

Question 6

What surprising behind-the-scenes detail involved the spice store's pickles?

Accepted Answer

Director Gurinder Chadha and her mother made all the mango and carrot pickles seen at the spice store in the film.

Question 7

How did director Paul Mayeda Berges cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Tilo?

Accepted Answer

He gave her the script while she was working on Bride & Prejudice (2004), she was interested in the role, and he cast her.

Question 8

What specific motorcycle appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

The motorcycle used is a 2004 790cc Triumph (Hinckley) Bonneville.

Question 9

What magical conflict drives the story of The Mistress of Spices?

Accepted Answer

Tilo, an Indian shopkeeper in America with magical spice powers, falls in love with an American man, but the spices forbid it.

Question 10

Who was originally cast for a role but had to step down?

Accepted Answer

Jill Hollon was originally cast but had to step down due to scheduling conflicts.

The Mistress of Spices

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