BBC Asian Network continues it’s In Conversation with… special events next week, when Raj&Pablo speak to three of Bollywood’s biggest stars – Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif & Farah Khan. Filmed in front of a live studio audience at BBC Television Centre, the event, which offers unique opportunities for listeners to get closer to their Bollywood icons, will be recorded on Wednesday 15 December and will broadcast on the BBC Asian Network on Saturday 8th January from 9am.
Coming together for one of Bollywood’s most anticipated action comedy films, Tees Maar Khan, the station will talk to the stars about filming on set and also hear the stories behind their Bollywood lives and careers. The event will be filmed and will be available to view online at www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork from January.
As the Bollywonderful boys said, “It’s going to be a TEES MAR KHAN FUNFEST!”
In 1991, Akshay Kumar became an instant Bollywood favourite with action packed debut Saugandh. He’s since appeared in more than 90 Hindi films and had comedy success with Welcome and Singh is Kinng. British model turned Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif stars alongside Akshay for the sixth time in as many years. New to Indian Cinema in Boom (2003), she’s become a popular leading lady after hit films Sarkar, Namastey London, Race and Raajneeti. Farah Khan is best known for choreographing some of Bollywood’s most popular song and dance routines from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil Chahta Hai and lately, hit film Dabangg. This is her 3rd film as director following hits Main Hoon Na & Om Shanti Om.
For more information about the event and to apply for tickets to be in the audience, please visit – www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork. Registration for tickets is now open and and closes on Friday 10th December at 1pm.