Bollywood Under the Stars 2012 (win VIP wrist bands!)

I love supporting local projects, and I got wind of the fantastic Bollywood Under The Stars event that is organized by the South Asian Family Association with OMNI Diversity Television. I have 5 pairs of VIP wristbands to attend this wonderful event, which will go to 5 lucky readers who comment on this post telling me which Bollywood movie have they seen. More information on Bollywood Under the Stars 2012 below:

Now in its 5th year, the South Asian Family Association with OMNI Diversity Television is pleased to announce the continuation of its wildly popular Bollywood Under the Stars event: Vancouver’s only outdoor Bollywood movie screening on Saturday August 18 at the Plaza of Nations.

For the 2012 film selection, the committee at SAFA wanted a film that was not only a Bollywood blockbuster, however also able to stir feelings of nostalgia much like those memories of a time where movies used to be shown in the communal village square for all to view. In order to spur this sense of community, SAFA selected the 1980 classic starring Bolly legends Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman and Feroz Khan: Qurbani (trans. “Sacrifice”). The film will feature English subtitles.

Qurbani was the highest grossing Indian film in 1980, won two Filmfare awards and was nominated for another 4 including best actor for Vinod Khanna and Best Supporting Actor for the late Amjad Khan. One of the most memorable and notable scenes in the film was the decimation of a Mercedes Benz vehicle at the hand of Feroz Khan’s character, Rajesh. Many Indian viewers at that time had never seen a Mercedes Benz before, never mind one being blown into the sky.

The story focuses around a small-time jewel thief (Rajesh) and a widower (Amar) who become the best of friends whilst each of them is unknowingly falling in love with the same woman: Zeenat Aman’s sultry cabaret singer, Sheela. Amar (Vinod Khanna) is also being framed for a murder. The real star of the film, however, is its soundtrack featuring a debut by Nazia Hassan for “Aap Jaisa Koi” and “Laila O Laila” sung by Kanchan. As well, the title track “Qurbani Qurbani” is now a famous qawwali.

Bollywood Under the Stars is a free, family-oriented event. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets to a special reserved seating area can be won through Hummingbird604.com.

What: Bollywood Under the Stars 5: Qurbani
When: Saturday August 18, movie to run at 9pm
Where: Plaza of Nations, Vancouver
How much: Free admission. Pay parking and marketplace.
Why: because Bollywood movies are always better under the Stars!!!

You can an also earn an additional entry by tweeting the following:

I’ve entered to win VIP wristbands to Bollywood Under The Stars http://is.gd/fpbbRf from @hummingbird604 and SAFA

I will draw winners on Friday August 17th at 10am PST. I will announce winners’ names here on this post and via Twitter. Stay tuned!