Bombay

The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5, saying Bombay might not be a masterpiece, but is certainly a bold attempt. In 1996, James Berardinelli rated the film 3.5 out of 4 and said, Largely because of their limited North American appeal and dubious quality, Indian movies are routinely ignored by distributors [.] Occasionally, however, a worthwhile picture causes enough people to take notice that it becomes a favorite on the international film festival circuit.

One such movie is Bombay, the fourteenth feature from celebrated director Mani Rathnam. He concluded, Director Rathnam has shown great courage in making this picture (bombs were thrown at his house after it opened in India), which speaks with a voice that many will not wish to hear. Bombay recalls how forceful a motion picture can be.