Welcome to Bollywood for Beginners, where Ekta Valecha explores the various issues concerned with the growing presence of Bollywood in UK.

First, there is an introductory feature on what exactly Bollywood is about.

Then the website deals with issues of popularity, because as much as it is popular, it is also something that is not particularly favoured by second and third generation Indians in the UK. Also a director from South India, who has moved to London to make a movie now, raises concerns about portrayal of idealistic scenarios and glamourising India. Issues about whether Bollywood is either one of escapist, regressive or idealist have also cropped up in the recent times.

Then another aspect of the website deals with effects of Bollywood in UK. UK tourism whole heartedly supports the filming of Bollywood movies in the UK, because it encourages tourism, along with bringing in much profit. Along with that, Bollywood-themed parties are quite rampant around the country, with one such happening in Poole.Also, a British-Asian man tell us why he thinks that a strong presence of Bollywood in UK is good for their children.

Then the website looks at the future of Bollywood in UK and why it is important to know about this largest film industry in the world. with Bollywood acting and dancing schools dominating the fantasy of the Diasporic community.An interview with an Indian author, known for her writings on Bollywood, spells out what according to her is the future of Bollywood.

The website also gives weekly news updates from the latest on Bollywood in UK. Along with that, there are photo-galleries and a blog.
I hope you enjoy the website and if you have any comments about it, you can contact me here.