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Bolly-what? Bollywood, Bombay's own Hollywood, produces approximately 800 films a year, over twice that of the United States' Hollywood. Often scattered with loads of extravagantly-produced musical numbers, these pieces of eye candy are filled with action, romance, and melodrama. Their lush visuals and giddily-fun, campy goodness make Bollywood films the perfect inspiration for a fab theme party… touch: The most important element of a theme party is the costumes. Everybody loves the chance to get dolled up, so when it comes time to send out your invitations, be sure to specify the proper attire for Bollywood film stars. Include instructions for how to make a sari or a turban. A sari how-to can be found at www.kerala.com. Play up the theatrical, over-the-top styles of the hero and villain, and of course, the glamorous ingenue. Be stocked with some remnants of fabric for those who don't come prepared. Fun party favors could include bindis (the jeweled stick-on forehead jewelry), and henna tattoos. see: To instantly turn your home into an Indian palace worthy of a Bollywood film star, concentrate on luxurious textures like soft cottons, velvets and silks, and rich colors, like deep earth tones (reds, oranges, browns and greens) or jewel tones (magenta, purples, and blues). Some relatively inexpensive options (compared to renting the Taj Mahal) include:
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