pictured above: DJs Harv and Sunny of Sutrasonic

The August Friday Late View at the V&A; will bring alive the sounds, sights and smells of India in a one-night explosion of Bollywood-inspired music, dance, style and food.

Highlights include:
An awesome funk-fuelled 'Love vs Revenge' DJ clash, Bollywood style, between DJ Ritu (Club Kali) and DJs Harv and Sunny of SutraSonic (Outcaste Records). Immerse yourself in this open-air Mela as these musical giants man the decks on the balcony of the Pirelli Garden.

Award-winning Anglo Asian stand-up comedian Jeff Mirza will compere the event.

Luscious musical arrangements by Bollywood Strings.

Filmi dances from the most popular Bollywood movies including performances from Sister India's Cat & Chix.

A Sari Labyrinth in the Museum's sumptuous Gamble Room - a colourful, hypnotic maze of saris will lead to special hidden chill-out areas where classic Bollywood movies will be shown.

Lounge around and sample the best of Indian cinema in the most intimate of settings.

Bollywood-inspired make-up applications by MAC Cosmetics.

A scintillating introduction to the best Bollywood dance moves with renowned choreographer Honey Kalaria. Honey, a specialist in modern Indian dance, will lead late view-goers through sensational Bollywood dance sequences with her dance partner Sunny.

Film screenings of classic Indian films will be shown around the museum including a showing of the epic Sholay.

The 'Cinema India' exhibition will be open for late-night viewing and Indian food and drink will be served.

Sounds like quite a night!

Shhh!! Bollywood Babylon
30 August 2020
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 2RL
Advance bookings: call 0115 912 9184 (24 hours) or book online at www.vam.ac.uk. A 75p booking fee is payable on all pre-booked tickets. For more information call the Friday Late View box office on 020 7942 2211 and visit www.vam.ac.uk for up-to-date listings and ticket information. Price: £5 advance booking, £7.50 on evening.