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Bollywood Idols "Precious Bazaar" Play Info and Tour Dates

Posted: April 18

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Bollywood Idols Precious Bazaar

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BOLLYIDOLS ARE BACK with a sizzling new tour this summer to a city theatre near you. As the Bombay Dreams London run comes to an end, Bollywood fans can still enjoy the unique and different twists in the most happening Bollywood musical of the year (BBC). Phizzical Productions has been nominated for a prestgious Windrush Award, held at the Savoy Hotel.
Catch a glimpse of the fun and fiery show with a serious message (Sabras Radio).

Following successful runs at The Y in Leicester and at Watermans in Brentford, Precious Bazaar returns with foot tapping music, stomping dance routines and a story that's simpering HOT!



Precious Bazaar Synopsis


"...Suhani is a modern British Asian woman with a hectic job as a reporter and an even more hectic social life. A highly paid job, an understanding conflict-free extended family, a-boyfriend-to-die-for, a great circle of friends... Suhani's life just couldn't be any better.

Then her boyfriend dumps her and her editor manoeuvres her into going to Mumbai and fer first trip to India plunges her into an extraordinary world in the heart of Old Mumbai. Amidst the bustle of traders, beggars, thieves, hustlers and rickshaw-wallahs, shrouded by the noise and smells of the precious bazaar, lies her study. It is here that Suhani has to live and become part of a family headed by the formidable Vyjanti Devi. Suhani's life just couldn't get any worse.

Precious Bazaar is a rhapsody of drama and energetic dance with never forgotten Bollywood songs unfolding Suhani's journey into a dark world of joy, agony, enchantment and magic. Suhani's life is never going to be the same again...

Precious Bazaar opens on Thursday 22 July, (in 4 days time) at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith! There are still some tickets left, but you can win tickets on BBC Asian Network & ClubAsia radio. Watch out for the funky adverts on B4U Music and Eastern Eye.
Precious Bazaar is the only Bollywood musical this year that is FUN, EXPLOSIVE and guaranteed to keep you entertained!


If you love Bollywood.......then you must see Precious Bazaar!


Tour Dates

Precious Bazaar touring @ venues this summer:

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS Hammersmith
Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 July @ 7:45pm Box Office: 0208 237 1111
Tickets: £12 | (£8)
Early bird offer £8 (£5) booked by 15 July
Book online: www.riversidestudios.co.uk

CRESCENT THEATRE Birmingham
Sat 31 July | Sun 1 August @ 7:45pm
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
Tickets: £12 | (£10)
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

THE Y Leicester
Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 August @ 7:45pm Box Office: 0116 255 7066
Tickets: £8 | (£5)
www.leicesterymca.co.uk

CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL Leeds
Fri 20 | Sat 21 August @ 7:45pm
Box Office: 08456 441 881
Tickets: £12 | £10 upper & side circle | £8 side stalls | £28 Boxes (to seat 2) | £8 concessions
www.cityvarieties.co.uk

Sir ROBERT MARTIN THEATRE Loughborough
Sat 16 October @ 7:45pm
Box Office: 01509 222 899
www.lboro.ac.uk/service/arts

PHIZZICAL | PO BOX 7399 LEICESTER LE5 3YR

tel: 07958 484858 web: www.phizzical.com

BOLLYIDOL: www.bbc.co.uk/bollyidol


Precious Bazaar

Featuring

Leylah
The story of Precious Bazaar was conceived two years ago by the face behind the BollyIdol &
Precious Bazaar marketing. Following months of research & development,
the initial idea was moulded into this explosive musical with contributions by Shaileen Sidi,
editing by Steve Nijjar and finally by director Samir Bhamra.

Leylah has additionally designed some costumes in Precious Bazaar and stylised the looks for each character.
A photographic model born in Kenya, she is a trained Arabic and Bollywood styles dancer/ choreographer.

She made her acting debut understudying for Fagun Thakrar; Now she takes on the character Shania,
a pop-diva who gets what she wants.



Jas Binag

In the last Bollywood Star, up'n'coming actor Jas Binag narrowly lost out to Saydur Rahman.
But, the dashing Independent Financial Advisor will soon appear in the feature film MOVIES.

Meanwhile, he'll continue to excel as the lovable rouge Prem and win your heart with his histrionics


Fagun Thakrar
Fagun Thakrar (Tara) is currently shooting with the South sensation Madhavan in a Tamil film.

Fagun will return to rehearse for a spectacular new show-stopping number that will leave you hungry for more.

Precious Bazaar now features 3 new songs and a surprisingly new twist in the tale!


Sheena Raichura

Jet-setting to Mumbai for her first major Bollywood feature is our very own Sheena Raichura.
The B4U Race for the Face finalist starred in a double role, playing a dim temptress
and a mother torn between her husband and her son.

Phizzical Productions and the entire cast and crew wish Sheena the very best!
You brightened our day and you'll surely shine in Bollywood!


Bhavika Mistry

To win a part in Precious Bazaar, Bhavika cut her 3 month holiday in Australia short just to attend the BollyIdol auditions.

A gamble that could have potentially been disappointing if she hadn't got through... Luckily she did!

A striking resemblance to Juhi Chawla, Bhavika lights the stage with her smile, flirtatiously dances away to Dilbar dil se pyare to steal Prem's heart.

Incidentally, this talented girl turned down the lead role in the Bollywood film Mirza Sahiba just to continue with the Summer Tour!


Zafreen

After choreographing a fashion show in Paris, Zafreen sailed through the Bollyidol competition.

With experience in choreography and dance, Zafreen is astoundingly a natural born actress able to adopt a variety of characters.

She plays the role of comical Jyoti where her sexy belly dance to Pardein Mein Rahne Do will leave both men and women salivating!

Known as Maharani among the cast members, Zafreen is currently filming her second short film.


Mark Khutan
With an irrepressible amount of energy and dance moves that will knock your socks off,
Mark Khutan is simply sensational as he plays the action hero Amar.
Mark (the Asian Jackie Chan) has been praised for his own stunts and
attention to details when it comes to perfecting dance techniques.

With his boy band looks, you don't want to miss this talented man as he jumps, flips, grooves and moves on stage.
He makes a stunning entry in a new song that opens Precious Bazaar!


Sharnpal Jeethley
Did you know that the costumes in Precious Bazaar are made in UK?
Well, this pint-sized young lady won the BollyIdol Costume Design award with two unique illustrations.

With no fashion training and a profession in finance,
Sharnpal's designs won unanimous approval from the judges,
and her prize to create two costumes for Suhani (Rakhee Thakrar).
The audience reaction says it all when they catch a glimpse of the costumes, that her hard work is worth it!

And that's not all, she worked backstage with dressing and makeup, so to thank her the writers have created a part in Precious Bazaar especially for her, that shows her dancing and sewing!

Cast

Suhani - Rakhee Thakrar (Leicester), 20 or 5 born on a leap year, she's the new Parminder Nagra DJ Amar - Mark Khutan (London), 25 Ben Stiller - Zoolander Sheena/Mrs Chauhan - Sheena Raichura (Leicester), 22, B4U race for the face presenter finalist Roshni - Bhavika Mistry (Leicester), 23, from harbhajan maan / sukbhir concerts Jyoti - Zafreen Rahman (London) 23, Maharani Natalie Imbruglia Tara - Fagun Thakrar (Leicester), 20 the aaja soniya girl Vyjanti Devi - Jitender Kaur (Tipton, West Midlands), 29, the perfect Vyjanti Kasoro - Jaimal Mistry (Walsall), 18 the best vocal coach Prem - Jaspal Binag (Coventry), 28, from kabhie khushi kabhie gham MP Gursevak Chauhan - Manj Singh (Southampton), 24 or 6, born on a leap year the star of BollyIdol!

BollyIdol Costume Designer: Sharnpal Jeetley (Birmingham) Set design by: Ian Wilson Set co-ordinator: Kate Unwin

Director of Choreography: Leylah

Additional choreography by: Bhavika Mistry, Fagun Thakrar, Jaimal Mistry, Mark Khutan, Rakhee Thakrar, Zafreen Rahman Additional dance developed following improvisations between:

Bhavika Mistry, Jaimal Mistry, Mark Khutan, Zafreen Rahman Additional Lyrics: Jitender Kaur Additional scenes developed following improvisations between:

Fagun Thakrar, Jaspal Binag, Jitender Kaur, Manj Singh, Rakhee Thakrar, Sheena Raichura

Script edited & strengthened by: Steve Nijjar Written by: Samir Bhamra, Leylah & Shaileen Sidi Produced by: Samir Bhamra / Phizzical Productions


Director's note.

The script for Precious Bazaar has changed dramatically during the last few rehearsals.

New cast members include: Chrissy Tirris, Raminder Kahlon & Sarjit Sahota.

One of the new additions is a song choreographed by director Samir Bhamra.

It's dark, mysterious, contemporary, dramatic and opens the show with a bang!

And last but not the least...
Precious Bazaar has a new alternative ending!

BollyIdol was a national search for young Asian talent organised with support from the following:


Acknowledgements:

BBC staff, including BBC Leicester, BBC Asian Network & East Midlands Today, Aartus Print Litho, Arriva, Arts & Business partnered with Rao Photo Studio, Asiana, Asian Class Magazine, Asian Leader, Asiansinmedia.org, Asian Woman, B4U, ClubAsia, Desiwear.com, Eastern Eye, Ishq Records, The Lakhanis Group, Maz Mashru, Morrice, Lounge One, Leicester Mercury, Occassions, RandomBox.com, RedHotcurry.com, Saregama, Hospitality courtesy of Sanjays Foods & Shimla Pinks (Leicester), Tongues on Fire film festival, City Varieties Music Hall, Crescent Theatre, Loughborough University, Riverside Studios, The Y & Watermans.

And: Stuart Hainsworth (BBC), Robert Nicolaides (RandomBox.com), Shaileen Sidi, Hitesh Rao, Adam Etherington, Ali Ali, Fabrice Millet, Nafeesa (Serene Beauty), Neelima Devi (CICD), Osma Mayher (BBC), Parminder Dosanjh (BBC), Raman Mohial, Rupal Rajani, Sharnpal Jeethley (BollyIdol Costume Design Winner) Sita Pall (Ishq Records), Steve Nijjar, Sujata Barot, Vimal & Chandni Naker and all the BollyIdol applicants.


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BollyIdol 2005

Phizzical Productions announce the title of their next

production starring the winners of BollyIdol 2005:


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PHIZZICAL | PO BOX 7399 LEICESTER LE5 3YR

tel: 07958 484858 web: www.phizzical.com

BOLLYIDOL: www.bbc.co.uk/bollyidol

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