December 28th, 2009
Bollywood in Singapore
Singapore is a gloriously international city state, with a very remarkable population that is enormously diverse. It is an endless source of fascination, for locals, expats, as well as people who’ve visited here, and after one trip, most people get a taste of the magic that is very peculiar to this place. There are always plenty of exciting new attractions, with live entertainments from all over the world. The local talent is fairly extraordinary as well, and there is an active arts community, creating fantastic new work in visual arts and performance. There are some practitioners who have dedicated their lives to learning very traditional forms, and there are also many interesting talents who excel in radical innovations.
Some of the best of these innovators combine art with technology, making some of the most exciting work in the world. The film industry has always been a place where art and technology come together, and there are certainly strong communities for film here. You can see how exciting the community is by visiting any Indian restaurant and asking if any movie stars have ever come through. Chances are good that there have been some famous guests, since it is a relatively small place, and with good restaurants, word gets around pretty quickly. You may not see anyone famous yourself, but you’re guaranteed a magnificent meal.
One of the most exciting times in film history for the local Indian film lovers here was in 2004, when the International Indian Film Academy held their awards ceremony here. It seems as though it wouldn’t take much to create a local buzz, however, because this year, when the Bollywood actors and actresses had a stop over in Singapore on their way to Macau, there was a tremendous buzz at the airport. Movie magic is highly regarded here, and celebrity fever is a very exciting local condition.
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