Bollywood Blockbusters

I recently watched "Slumdog Millionaire" and though it was not a Bollywood film, the wonderful dance sequence at the end reminded of why I like Bollywood films. In a nutshell, they are FUN to watch! Although our library does not currently own "Slumdog Millionaire," we have other movies filmed in India that are sure to please your taste for a piece of Bollywood. This weekend I checked out the DVD Marigold and watched it for the second time. It is a really nice film, filled with singing, dancing, comedy, romance and a beautiful setting (did I mention that the costumes in the film are wonderful, too?) The basic story is that Marigold Lexton (played by Ali Larter - "Nikki, etc." for all of you Heroes television fans) is a B-list actress who is stranded and broke in Goa, India after the financing is pulled on the low-budget, last-chance film she was scheduled to make. Trying to pay for a plane ticket home, she catches the eye of the Indian Director of a "Bollywood" film and finagles her way into a role. Thus commences a madcap adventure as Marigold tries to perform in a musical, and is irresistibly pulled into a romance with a famed choreographer. This film is PG-13, but I think it is suitable for family viewing. You might also be interested in checking out A Passage to India, another great DVD (it was nominated for 11 Academy Awards) which delves into the culture of India.