August 22 — Get your Bollywood fix with “Sholay”
“Sholay” is the top grossing movie in the history of Bollywood, and is widely considered the greatest Indian movie ever.
When: Friday, August 22 6:00 pm
Where: IMA Amphitheater
Members $3 / Public $8 … Children 6 and under are free
From the IMA’s blurb:
Sholay (NR 1975): Directed by Ramesh Sippy, starring Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan; Running Time: 162 mins.
A crown jewel of Bollywood cinema, Sholay is a “curry western” packed with martial-arts sequences, comedy, soap-opera melodrama, and musical numbers. When bandits murder an ex-cop’s family and amputate his arms, the victim seeks revenge. Romance, hope, and an unexpected emotional gravity ensue, replete with polished performances and stylish cinematography. Great for first-time Bollywood* filmgoers. [*What is Bollywood, you ask? It is a nickname for the extremely popular film industry in India.]
Preceded by the cartoon: Ballot Box Bunny
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
Goofy fun, certainly. And a great opportunity to learn more about India.
