The “oldest continually-running beer joint in Central Texas” and “Bollywood” don’t have much in common—that is, until Saturday night, when the Scoot Inn hosts Bollywood Bash. The all-out dance party is a fundraiser for SAHELI, a nonprofit that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. more ›

One of the largest film industries in the world, Bollywood churns out countless action-packed, dance-laden, romance-driven Hindi language motion pictures annually. The soundtracks to the movies normally ride to the top of the pop charts simultaneously, taking over the airwaves and streets of India for a good period of time. It’s quite an efficient, if not vicious, cycle. more ›

The (almost) annual Bollywood Bash has condensed the larger than life world of Mumbai’s film industry for Austin natives since 2002. The event celebrates Hindi movies and its colorful dance, clothing, and culture, and benefits SAHELI (“friend” in Hindi), an organization devoted to helping Asian families with domestic issues. more ›

Bhangra, a dance form from the state of Punjab, is arguably one of the most exciting and audience-participant friendly of the many Indian dances. As commonplace on the streets or during a wedding as it might be in a Bollywood flick, the Bhangra employs a Dhol drum backbeat set to assorted Indian instruments. This Saturday, Saheli Austin, a non-profit that aids Asian families dealing with domestic violence, brings the world of Bhangra and Bollywood to... more ›

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