Entertainment

Are you Britain’s answer to Rai?


4/ 5/2004

BOLLYWOOD producers are looking for fresh talent from the UK to star in a romantic Romeo and Juliet themed movie based in the Punjab.
Stance Studio Production in India have already found their male lead role, a British Asian who was shopping in India when he was spotted by director Rajesh Sharma and invited him for a screen test.
The young Brit was successful in getting the part even though he did not have any acting experience but had a traditional face and looked the part for the film.
He then suggested to Rajesh that Stance should look for fresh new faces from across the UK especially as Britain has the largest Bollywood fan base outside of India with many British Asians keen to break into Indianfilm industry.
The film is a remake of 'Mirza Sahiba' and is based on a true story of starcrossed lovers in the Punjab.
The original version was made in the 1940s and starred Shammi Kapoor and the late comedienne Tun Tun.
There are 10-15 roles up for grabs including the female lead role - and the best bit, is that experience is not necessary but Stance say motivation, self enthusiasm and self belief is.
Filming will take place in the UK and in India and auditions will be held throughout this month.
Spokeswoman for Stance, Alia Syed said: "This is a great opportunity for British Asians to make their mark in Bollywood.
"We realise there is so much untapped talent within the Asian comunity in Britain and we want to unleash their talent and give them an experience of a life time.
"Once a young actor becomes known in India, opportunities will come to develop a career and climb up the ladder of success.
"In India, directors are always on the lookout for new faces, it will be great to see what the public make of British actors.
"There are many Brits who are making their mark in the sub-continent, for example Sophiya who now heads her own programme on MTV Asia and has released an album, Stereo Nation are huge and there are plenty of British Asian models who are making it big.
"This opportunity is not to be missed."
So if you fancy yourself to be the next Shah Rukh Khan or Aishwarya Rai ring Alia on 01332 769489 or 07929 330865


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