Do you fancy featuring in Bollywood blockbuster?
Makers of a blockbuster Bollywood movie are looking for hundreds of extras to take part in filming when the cameras visit Leicestershire next week.
Some of India's biggest stars will be filming scenes for the movie Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (Mad Madder Maddest 2) at Stanford Hall, near Lutterworth, next Saturday.
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Sunny and Bobby Deol
However, the film's producers are still 700 extras short and are asking for members of the public to come forward to take part in the Asian production.
The film features Dharmendra Singh Deol – known as the Action King of Hindi cinema – who has appeared in more than 270 films.
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Production manager Andrew Cooke said: "We're looking for about 700 extras which I'm sure we'll get.
"They don't need to be able to dance or sing, they just have to turn up and fill out the background.
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves Bollywood.
"It's my first Bollywood film and I must say it's quite an experience."
If you want to be a Bollywood extra fill in the online form: CLICK HERE
A team of about 70 cast and crew has flown over from India to produce the film, which will be shown to millions of people worldwide.
The film's other stars include Dharmendra's sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol.
Anyone interested in being part of the movie can fill out one of the application forms, right, or visit the web address at the bottom of the story.
UK casting co-ordinator Sany Supra said: "There are some huge names in this film. Anyone who knows Bollywood will know how big they actually are.
"The people that come forward for a part as an extra will be on the big screen all round the world.
"We want to attract a diverse range of people, not just one ethnicity – the casting is open to everyone. It's an exciting project to be part of."
Extras will be notified by e-mail whether they have been successful by Friday and will receive an official invitation.
They will need full Indian wedding dress and are being asked to bring an umbrella and comfortable shoes.
Other locations for the movie include New Walk Museum and the University of Leicester.
Assistant city mayor Councillor Piara Singh Clair said: "This film will put Leicester and the museum in front of huge audiences across the world and we are really looking forward to seeing the final product."
Comments
by jasjohal001
Thursday, September 27 2012, 1:20PM
“Is the dress code for Men either a Sherwani OR English Suit and Tie (which is what is worn more at Weddings here in the UK?)”
by Asavani
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 3:05PM
“Jeet, And Bollybros Twins, Sunny and Shyam thinks this is a fantastic opportunity for us to be in Bollywood in our own neighbourhood and the Community without going to Bollywood.....this will give us a chance to get dressed to impress for the Wedding and meet the Dynamic Deols
Tel 07966453322”
by redcat
Monday, September 24 2012, 9:58AM
“by Bhavini92Sunday, September 23 2012, 5:46PM
"I just wanted to know whether the roles are only for females as it only states 'Full indian wedding dress'. If males can also apply then what is there dress code?"-------------
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Bhavini92 it means both men and women should be dressed as if they were attending an Indian wedding.”
by amoros11
Sunday, September 23 2012, 7:38PM
“Some community information that a few people may not know. Also Just for the record for the first comment MATV Leicester are are past tense in Leicester, but their programmes were taken over by MATV National who operate in Wembley London, information from the web below.
MATV Channel 6
MATV Channel 6 was broadcast in Leicester on UHF Channel 68 (frequency 847.25 MHz - Horizontally polarised) from 27 May 1999 until late 2009.[2][3] It was also available on Virgin's analogue cable network in the Leicester area on channel 46 until 1 February 2010, when the analogue cable service was switched off in the area.[4] The channel was also available on Virgin Media's digital cable network on channel 823 in the Leicester area, until March 2010 when the feed was switched to MATV National.[5]
The majority of programmes were based locally such as talent show Manoranjan, news show Leicestershire In Focus and coverage of religious events in the city such as the Diwali celebrations on Belgrave Road (also known as the Golden Mile) and Melton Road which are the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India and Vaisakhi's Nagar Kirtan. The shows were primarily local based and produced at the Woodboy Street studio in Leicester.
MATV National broadcasts free-to-air on Sky channel 793. Between March 2010 and 19 May 2011 that channel was also available on Virgin Media channel 823 in Leicester.
The channel was affiliated with SAB TV when it launched on 15 September 2003, however SAB TV was taken over in India, and the UK branch of SAB TV (located in Wembley became known as MATV National”
by Bhavini92
Sunday, September 23 2012, 5:46PM
“I just wanted to know whether the roles are only for females as it only states 'Full indian wedding dress'. If males can also apply then what is there dress code?”
by Rachel_Leics
Sunday, September 23 2012, 3:57PM
“I'll will try :) x”
by redcat
Sunday, September 23 2012, 2:08PM
“by spalding1944Saturday, September 22 2012, 6:54PM
"do we know if white, english natives can apply ?. and as amoros11 says, why a photo if you are only an extra. Another bollywood film made on the cheap"
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It says in the article that "We want to attract a diverse range of people, not just one ethnicity" – though I would imagine the requirement for "full Indian wedding dress" will mean that Asian people are more likely to apply.
And as to films being 'made on the cheap' there is nothing wrong with that -many years ago I was an unpaid extra in the small British film "The Girl with Brains in her Feet". They needed people to be a 'cheering crowd' at the old Saffron Lane sports stadium. It was just an interesting day and nice to feel I contributed to something that will be around for ever.”
by Rajjan
Saturday, September 22 2012, 8:32PM
“"Why would they want a photographic image of applicants for extras.
The point is that, is director have that much time to look at all the forms and photos to selects for extra, Director must be looking for particularly faces for the extras
Entries will be submitted to the producers to select the 700 applicants. If your application is successful, you will receive an invite via email by 5pm on Friday, September 28.
Oh pointed to be noted shooting is on next day on 29th Sep, you have to wait for the email until 5pm on 28th sep. Please don't buy umbrella and shoes until you get email from Mr Producer.”
by spalding1944
Saturday, September 22 2012, 6:54PM
“do we know if white, english natives can apply ?. and as amoros11 says, why a photo if you are only an extra. Another bollywood film made on the cheap”
by Rajjan
Saturday, September 22 2012, 5:57PM
“Hang on Vanip. What is Popat and Steve White to do with this production ?
Production company wanted extras for the wedding scene, I understand that there may not be payment, how about travelling expenses and the hospitality or people have to carry their own lunch boxes. And make sure you carry your own umbrella and comfortable shoes. if you haven't got that go and buy it. I am sure umbrella and shoes seller will make some money. That is income for Leicester ,not from the production company but from Leicester's people. Good luck to all.”