Written & Directed by: Samir Bhamra
Concept & Styling by: Leylah
"Small but perfectly formed Bollywood musical."
Hounslow Chronicle
PRECIOUS BAZAAR: this Bollywood music and dance extravaganza is back after last
year’s hit debut with supercharged action and intense drama. Starring the
winners of the nationwide talent search show, Bollywood Idol2004, this is a
contemporary tale of young love, family values and honour.
PRECIOUS BAZAAR is the story of mujrawalis (courtesans) who live and work
amidst the hustle and bustle of a thriving west London environment. Each night
these dancers travel with their Madame to various underground clubs where the
girls have to please all – at a price.
Suhani, a promising reporter, goes undercover to expose this thriving
prostitution racket. Disguised as a dancer she enters this seedy world, leaving
her fiancé, Amar to arrange their impending wedding.
Roshni is a young woman who has given up on her dreams.
When Prem, the local MPs son falls in love with her,
she finds herself returning his affection. But can she break free from Madame’s
grip and live happily ever after?
PRECIOUS BAZAAR is the story of Suhani and Roshni, young women from two
different worlds who become friends and learn that love cannot be bought or
sold.
Featuring a cast of 17 actors, this show is packed with the best of contemporary
Asian music and familiar Bollywood tracks that will make the audience thrill.
Phizzical Productions was set up to foster and promote the talents of young
British Asians in performing arts and their talent show, Bollywood Idol
identified the cast for this debut show. The company was shorlisted for the
Windrush Awards, 2004 in the arts category.
“Gripping mix of emotional drama and comedy” Birmingham Evening Mail.