The Resume

(January 1, 1950- )
Based in Toronto
Directed 'Water,' 'Bollywood/Hollywood,' 'Earth,' 'Fire,' 'Camilla' and 'Sam & Me'

Why she might be annoying:

She is often seen as too Indian by Canadians and too Canadian by Indians.
Many of her films have caused outrage in India, especially 'Fire' as it deals with lesbianism.

Why she might not be annoying:

She has a a degree in philosophy from the University of New Delhi.
She directed the final episode of the 'Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.'
She explores important social issues through her films, even if they may result in controversy.
Her film 'Bollywood/Hollywood' is an attempt to synthesize the Eastern and Western values she embraces.
She is becoming a leading voice in both Indian and Canadian cinema.

Credit: Jet

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Artsy/Fartsy Directors
• Born on New Year's Day [January 1st] (Ranked: 1950)
• Jet's Profiles [Series 2]
• Profiles 6001-6250 (Ranked: 6064)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 75.61% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 91 Votes: 62.64% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 170 Votes: 56.47% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 253 Votes: 62.45% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 504 Votes: 59.72% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 274 Votes: 64.23% Annoying