her age could master". Variety wrote "Zinta, who appears in nearly every scene … undertake[s] a stunning psychological transformation". Wendy Mitchell of Screen Daily noted, Zinta ... poignantly plays against the ‘cool-chick’ persona for which she is renowned on the Bollywood circuit." Will Sloan of Exclaim! magazine wrote, "Her performance here is a revelation, infusing her role with surprising depth and pathos." Susan G. Cole praised the film, calling it "a film that has real power". In India the film generated little notice or discussion and received mostly negative reviews upon release, though Preity Zinta was universally praised for her portrayal, which several critics considered her best. Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated the film 2/5 stars, concluding, "Watch Videsh for Preity Zinta". Awards Won 2008 Chicago International Film Festival, Best Actress (Silver Hugo) award for Preity Zinta 2008 Dubai International Film Festival, Best Screenplay (Muhr Award) - Deepa Mehta. 2010 Stardust Awards, Searchlight Award for Best Actress - Preity Zinta Nominated 29th Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Preity Zinta Best Original Screenplay - Deepa Mehta 2008 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards Best Canadian Film Best Director of a Canadian Film - Deepa Mehta Best Actress in a Canadian Film - Preity Zinta References External links Heaven on Earth: National Film Board, Official film site 2008 films Films about Indian Canadians English-language Canadian films National Film Board of Canada films Films about domestic violence Films shot in Toronto Films directed by Deepa Mehta Canadian drama films Surrealism Films about dysfunctional families 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films