Hollywood might dance to Rahman's taal

Bollywood music director A R Rahman is all set to go global with a couple of Hollywood offers coming his way.

Rahman, whose first musical Bombay Dreams opens at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London on June 19, told reporters here late Wednesday night that he has received a couple of Hollywood offers from Sony music.

I wish him ALL THE BEST!



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REVIEW OF BOMBAY DREAMS by radio sargam

http://www.radiosargam.com/features/spe ... dreams.htm


The first half of the music is average although things pick up well in the second half. The sets are well designed. The script by Meera Syal is sound although slightly more uneventful than other musicals. The acting is good. Although they handle their roles well, Raza Jeffrey and Preeya Kalidas still have the rawness that is common in newcomers. Ayesha Dharker is a scene-stealer and is very natural in her role, which is unlike anything she has played in films. Raj Ghatak as Sweetie is very natural and was much liked by the audience. Shelly King, who plays media personality Kitti also stands out although her character is very similar to Meera Syal's Smita Smitten in Goodness Gracious Me. Dalip Tahil, Raad Rawi, Ramon Tikaram and the rest of the supporting cast are also good.

On the whole, Bombay Dreams offers an alternative means of entertainment for fans of Indian cinema and is also a nice introduction on the culture of Indian cinema for someone who has never watched it before. Its not the greatest experience I have had whilst watching a musical but its certainly one of the most different.



Edited By arsh on June 21 2002 at 13:57