Bollywood comes to London

Forget Hollywood. Selfridges has put together a month-long programme of events to celebrate the greatest film industry in the world - its stars, its creators and its lifestyle. Bollywood.

The whole store will have a makeover and a special feature taking over the lower-ground level is a full-scale reconstruction of an entire floor of Bollywood film star Dimple Kapadia's home. The actress, one of the best-loved in Bollywood, will be there, signing DVD copies of her films in the mansion, on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May.

Customers will be able to meet the artists themselves in live performances of dance and music, film screenings, exclusive fashion shows, specialist foods in the food hall and dishes in the restaurants, conjured up by leading Indian chefs.

There will also be a series of discussions and master classes with leading players from the industry, including actors, directors, designers and choreographers.

Most vibrant of all will be the show-stopping performances of Bollywood dance during Dance Week, which begins on Bank Holiday Monday, until 12 May. This will include dance workshops and seminars hosted by legends Ganesh Hedge and Gauri, and the UK's dance expert, Honey Kalaria. In addition, London's kings of the Bollywood club scene, Raj and Pablo, will be present with their own specialised style of Bollywood Dance. The week will also include performances of traditional dance by Thali dancers.

Selfridges
400 Oxford Street, W1 (020 7629 1234)
Tube: Bond Street
Festival runs until May 26
Daily performances run in store from 12pm and 2pm
More information: 020 7318 3366 / www.selfridges.com