Bollywood and Beyond - Indian Film Festival 2010 has a fantastic program of films this year from uplifting Bollywood blockbusters that will have you grinning and dancing in your seats.
Screening Thur March 25 to Wed April . Doors open 7.00pm. Film starts 8.00pm

OPENING NIGHT PARTY - THURSDAY MARCH 25 - DIL BOLE HADIPPA from 7.00pm (Film commences at 8.00pm)
The Opening Night Gala Screening Event is a vibrant, dazzling and entertaining Bollywood themed evening of spectacular colourful dance and pulsating music.
Party and admission $35.00. (film only tickets for $15.50) Note: Opening night film screens indoors in Cinema 1. Tickets now on sale and online.

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY - WEDNESDAY APRIL 7 - AJAB PREM KI GHAZAB KAHANI from 7.00pm (Film commences at 8.00pm)
Closing Night Party features exhilarating Bollywood dance, vibrant catchy music and special treats and delights plus Rajkumar Santoshi’s Bollywood romantic comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
Tickets $15.50 | $11/50concession. Now on sale and online.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Fri 26th March  What’s your Raashee? (G) 203'

What's Your Raashee? is a comedy about a young man has always wanted to marry  for love. When he suddenly is told that he must find his dream girl within ten days in order to save his family from utter ruin, he discovers that finding her is even hard when it has to happen in a hurry. The film is based on the Gujarati novel, Kimball Ravenswood by Madhu Rye and stars Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra. A classic Bollywood comedy  full of fun, glamour and hot romance.

Sat 27th March   New York (MA) 151’

This pacy thriller centres on three friends who meet whilst studying in New York prior to 9/11. A must see starring john Abraham and Katrina  Kaif.

 Sun 28th March   Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year (PG) 140’

 The humorous story of a young graduate trying to find a balance between  the clashing demands of the  new India and the traditional  value systems he was brought up with. Eventually he stumbles upon a crazy which not only turns his world upside down but his career right side up!

Mon 29th March 3 Idiots (M) 173’

The highest grossing Bollywood of all time. This comedy is the story of three friends who follow their heart and chase their dreams while trying to get an engineering degree. Based on the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagati. Rajkumar Hirani teams up  the three actors from Rang De Basnati -  Aamir Khan,  R. Madhavan, & Sharman Joshi to create a story that belongs to everyone. Do yourself and your family a favour and watch this film.

 Tues 30th March  Ghajini (MA) 183

The biggest box office hit of 2009,  Ghajini starring  Aamir Khan, is  an action thriller  in the vein of Memento with music by Oscar winner  AR Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire)

 
Wed 31st March  Love Aaj Kal (M) 128’

Jai and Meera are a modern-day couple living in London. Thye are happy but  do not believe in tying each other down. Imitiaz Ali's  take on love and relationships is light, energizing, full of drama, laughter and fantastic music and powerful perfomances. This is an unmissable  experience. Starring saif Ali Khan Deepika Padukone & Rishi Kapoor.

Thurs 1st April  Dev D (R*) 138’

SPECIAL FUNDRAISING SCREENING EVENT FRIENDS OF NEW HOPE INDIA.TICKETS $25

 A contemporary take on the popular indian classic Devdas, reflecting on  a generation of youth caught between strong eastern traditions and western sensibilities. Set in the the rustic colourful  Punjab and  the dingy, dark underbelly of Delhi

Friends of New Hope India Relief (Aust) Fundraising screening event featuring a fun filled evening with Indian finger food (whilst stocks last) and dance by the Indo Gypsies plus an Indian Bazaar! All tickets $25 - now on sale and online. Proceeds from the evening will  go towards the cost of building a new school for disadvantaged children at the New Hope Centre in Kottavalasa.

* DEV D is restricted to  persons 18 years of age and over. This relates not necessarily to the content of the film, but to the censorship requirements of holding the festival, as set by the Office of Film and Literature Classification.

Fri 2nd April  Wake Up Sid (PG) 139’

 Sid is a quintessential Mumbai slaker boy- wealthy, lazy and completely lacking in focus. An unexpected meeting with Aisha, a driven, bold and ambitious writer from calcutta, results in  a summer of discoveries, realizations and coming of age.

Sat 3rd April  Luck by Chance |  Chance pe Dance (PG) 121’

 A would-be actress and an aspiring actor meet in  Mumbai while trying to break into the Hindi Film Industry.Chance  pe Dance takes us into the heart of the Hindi film industry featuring Farhan Akhtar Konkona  Sen Sharma Rishi  Kapoor and  gusts that include Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Akshaya Khanna, Kareena Kapoor to Shah Rukh Khan. 

Sun 4th April  3 Idiots (M) 173’

The Bollywood blockbuster that has broken all records! Based on the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagati. Rajkumar Hirani teams up  the three actors from Rang De Basnati -  Aamir Khan,  R. Madhavan, & Sharman Joshi to create a story that belongs to everyone. Do yourself and your family a favour and watch this film.

Mon 5th April  Kaminey (MA) 137’

 This gripping  thriller is the story of two identical twin brothers, born and raised in the slums of Mumbai who have nothing in common except thier appearance. After many years circumstances bring them together  forcing them to rely on each other for survival.

 Tues 6th April  Dil Bole Hadippa (PG) 146’

In a village where girl's don't play cricket, Veera (Rani Mukherjee) has to put on a turban and beard and become a man to fulfill her dreams. Her brilliance on the field earns her a place in Rohan's (Shahid Kapoor) team and Veera Kaur becomes  Veer Pratap Singh. And then begins  a roller-coaster journey of  Veera, Rohan and Veer filled with music, romance and comedythrough Punjab and beyond.

Tickets (excluding Opening Night Gala, Friends of New Hope India Fundraising screening event)  $15.50 | $11.50 conc. Tickets available from Luna box office and online