THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha presents its annual dance and theatrical production, Naya Zamana, on Saturday September 1 at 20:00 hrs at the National Cultural Centre. This year, the production, which annually attracts sold out audiences and is a fixture on Guyana’s cultural calendar, enters its 17th year and it promises to be an exciting one. Inspired by Bollywood films which have for generations entertained the world, Naya Zamana 17 takes the form of a theatrical spectacle and is titled ‘Bollywood Dreams.’
Packed with the Bollywood charm of incredible colours and costumes, over-the-top sets and lots of bling, ‘Bollywood Dreams’ tells a vibrant story of unlikely dreams, perseverance and destiny, through the media of dance, drama and music. The experience will be close to watching a movie live in action.
The story pits two childhood friends – played by the Dharmic Nritya Sangh’s senior dancers Indhira Harry and Zahrah Alli, against each other; One in relentless pursuit of her dream to become a big star in Bollywood and the other a true romantic. Handsome actor, Yash Kapoor, finds himself caught in the web of jealousy and love portrayed through diverse dances and chart-topping Bollywood music. Will stardom and the big screen belong to anyone? Will true love triumph? Can friendship withstand the test of the Bollywood Dream?
Featuring stunning dance sequences choreographed by Dr. Vindhya Persaud, set to a mix of classic and new Bollywood tracks spanning several eras, Naya Zamana 17 – Bollywood Dreams promises to be a feast for the senses.
It will feature performances by 65 talented young people and children who have been working for several months to perfect their sequences. US choreographer, Amit Shah, is cast as Yash Kapoor.
Pick up your tickets to Bollywood Dreams today!Tickets for this production cost $2,000 and $1,500 and are available at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra (227-6181), Red Mango on Robb Street, Bhagwan’s – Water Street and the National Cultural Centre. Naya Zamana 17 is sponsored by Digicel, EZ Jet, Namilco – Maid Marian Parsad Mix and NTN.