Film Screening: Shalom Bollywood on August 20

On Tuesday, August 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) view the film Shalom Bollywood.

When Indian cinema began 100 years ago, it was taboo for Hindu and Islamic women to perform on screen, so Indian Jewish women took on female lead roles, which they dominated for decades.

Shalom Bollywood reveals the unlikely story of the 2000-year-old Indian Jewish community and its formative place in shaping the world’s largest film industry. Infused with music and dancing, the cheekily-told documentary unabashedly oozes Bollywood as it uses film motifs to drive the narrative.

This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

Photo and post courtesy of Menlo Park Library