The Little Woman With Big Dreams | Bollywood Dreams
This is the inspiring story of Rajni, a Bollywood actress with huge ambitions. Though small in stature, actress Rajni has big dreams of seeing her name up in lights and across the billboards of Mumbai. She navigates her family’s expectations while searching for fame and success in the world’s biggest film industry. But the cultural expectations of being a woman from a traditional rural village add to her already tumultuous journey.
In Bollywood films, dance is unique in its ability to be a part of the storytelling. From the thrilling movements and dramatic facial expressions of the performers to their vibrant makeup and brilliant outfits, it's little surprise that many in India want to be the name behind the big dance numbers. This documentary tells the story of some of those dancers.
The film celebrates contemporary Arab female bands as they break barriers, preserve heritage music and overcome obstacles – all to a great soundtrack.
Singer-songwriter Tolliver rocks the house with a performance at TED of "Say What!" and "Nervous." Tolliver's music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that's as funny as it is soul-baring.
There have been very few all-women musical groups in the Arab world – until now. Jordanian band Naya and Egyptian group The Lady's Drum are among the trailblazers making a name for themselves and performing to big, new audiences.
This documentary tells the story of Sunny and Prashant, two very different men with the same Bollywood dream. They are both struggling to make it, but feign optimism, telling their families that success is "just round the corner" - while nothing could be further from the truth.
A look behind Bollywood blockbusters at the stunt men and women who risk life and limb to give these films the ultimate thrill.
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