Road to Bollywood

Each year, India's movie capital pumps out 800 movies for the masses. With a mix of boy-meets-girl storylines, exotic dance numbers, comedy, fantasy and family values, Bollywood films have garnered a huge following in North America, England, China, Africa, the Middle East and even China.

In a country of one billion, Bollywood provides a respite from daily life and at one time was a nostalgic link to the past for older Indians abroad. Today, Bollywood has been inundated with Indo-Canadians who want to be stars. Raised on Hindi films and comfortable with western pop culture, these Canadians have shunned the stereotypical roles that Hollywood offers and instead have headed to the city of Bombay. Many soon realize that hard work, endless auditions and their Canadian roots don't guarantee success as they compete with thousands for small roles.

Road to Bollywood is told through the experiences of three Vancouverites who have left Canada hoping to become stars in Bollywood. As well, the production profiles three Toronto sisters who spend their evenings and weekends honing their acting and dancing skills. Once they finish school, all three hope to head to India. Road to Bollywood follows the sisters as they prepare for a big Bollywood concert.