Big in Bollywood

Loved it!
I kinda like Bollywood movies, so I thought I'd check this out. I was surprised that it was a documentary. Not really my thing, but this was great! Omi is just your typical struggling American actor who gets a call to go to India to do a big Bollywood movie. His friends (smart move guys) decide to film everything. Omi is so REAL and natural. The movie becomes a huge hit and the population in India goes crazy for Omi. I love his reactions, and I loved watching how a different culture treats their movie stars. VERY entertaining and interesting!

A pleasant surprise
I took a chance on this movie, having just read the summary. So glad I did.
This is an unpretentious documentary film about "working actor" Omi Vaidya making his big Bollywood break. We witness his obscurity to fame, in just a month's time.
Omi is so likeable and humble about the whole thing that sometimes his awkward self promotion leaves us feeling a little uncomfortable.
(Kudos to his good wife who takes the frenzy that ensues in stride.)
Great film, shot mostly by Omi's pal's. Brings a different perspective to becoming an overnight sensation, Mumbai style.

Tikka MasalAwesome!
Was curious about this movie since we (husband and I) live in LA and have lived in India. WE were delighted by the show and recommend it to anyone wanting to watch a fascinating documentary- it follows a struggling actor in LA as he becomes HUGE in Bollywood.
Loved the pace of the show (not your usual sloooow mover low-budget film), it was well produced and truly a movie made with heart.
Watch it!

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