SALAAM
Theatre
Opaline
DJs: REKHA, Darshan Jesrani & Eddie Stats Admission
only $5 between 9-10pm.
$10 after 10pm. Wear something shiny!! Note from DJ
REKHA:
=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Bollywood, n. The Indian film industry,
based in Bombay; Bombay regarded as the base of this industry.
*The Party: Since Bollywood Disco’s launch on May 15, 2002 founder DJ Rekha has dusted off the musical gems of Bombay for a core audience of Bollywood fanatics and a growing number of New York’s hipsterati. Interest in the event has contributed to an increasing awareness of Bollywood as a cultural force--and source of fresh ideas for Western music & film, illustrated by Bollywood tributes in hit songs like Truth Hurts "Addictive" and hit films like Moulin Rouge. It's only fitting that the party’s 1-year anniversary also launches the official release of Phaidon book’s Bollywood Dreams, a huge milestone for the genre’s recognition in the West. *The Book: The first book from award-winning photographer Jonathan Torgovnik, Bollywood Dreams is an expansive portfolio documenting the phenomenon that is India’s film industry. 100+ original color photographs explore every aspect of the Bollywood experience, from candid behind-the-scenes moments to the mesmerizing screen spectacles that draw 14 million people to the cinema on a single day in India alone. *The Legend: In addition to the international attention he has recently received for "Thoda Rashem," Bappi Lahiri has long been a cult figure in India for adapting disco beats to Indian song. With hits like Disco Dancer and Namak Halal he single-handedly defined the soundtrack to the golden age of masala films and accumulated numerous awards for originality and prolific output. After witnessing his music propel "Addictive" to #2 on the Billboard R&B chart (and inspire several successful remixes for the Indian market), Lahiri has taken his legacy into his own hands with his Bappiwood remix project. Joined by his son and protégé Bappa for this rare live appearance, Lahiri bypasses the usual mega-stadiums to bring his larger than life presence directly to the club-going audience responsible for his current wave of popularity. *The Night: For this landmark event, DJ Rekha is joined two renowned colleagues. Darshan Jesrani, a regularly featured DJ at Bollywood Disco, has also shaped the revival of New York's Paradise Garage-era nightlife as 1/2 of avant-disco outfit Metro Area (and their monthly Party Out of Bounds night at APT). Another frequent guest, Eddie Stats comes to the tables fresh from excavating Bollywood vinyl in the bazaars of Mumbai. In addition to an open bar and reduced admission from 9-10pm, Bollywood Dreams author Jonathon Torgovnik will be on hand to sign first-run copies for interested parties.
Geeta Citygirl, Artistic Director
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