Bollywood Talent presents an exciting Indian Springtime Festival - Baishaki Mela on Saturday, April 21, 2007. The weekend festivities will kick off with free admission to the Baishaki Mela fair, with vendors coming from across the Northeast to offer all the best of Indian specialty food, artwork, clothing and other exclusive Indian products. Bollywood stars Han Raj Hans and Mona Singh will add sparkle to the festivities with their special performances. For the first time, celebrate an Indian springtime tradition, right in the heart of Boston!  The Baishaki Mela is taking place at the Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, from 12 - 6 PM.

The fun and excitement continues with a Talent Show at the John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley Street, from 7 to 10 PM (just a few walking blocks away from the Cyclorama). The event will be co-hosted by Mona Singh and will include thrilling performances by Hans Raj Hans.

Lucky qualifying participants will have the chance to compete in two events, a Group Dance competition and a Miss India New England competition, and be judged by a panel of illustrious judges including Mr. Hans and Ms. Singh. Top participants will compete, enjoy and win prizes.

The Talent Show gives aspiring talent from across the country the opportunity to get the experience and exposure they need to launch their careers in the Bollywood industry. Don’t miss the performance of Bollywood’s next superstar!!!

Bollywood Talent brings the celebrations back to the Cyclorama from 10 PM onwards for an After-show party, as we transform the Cyclorama into a cutting edge dance floor with intelligent lighting and hi fi sound. DJs from London, New York, and New Jersey will spin all the hottest and latest fusion grooves. This event is not to be missed! For further information to the Afterparty, please contact Boston’s first class promoter, Sunny Desai at 617-335-5582 or at info@bostonviplist.com.    

If you wish to participate in the Talent Show or reserve a booth in the Mela, act now! The deadline to register for the competitions and reserving the Booth in the Mela is March 31, 2007. Please contact 617-786-7720, or register on-line at www.BollywoodTalent.com.

Regular admission tickets for the Talent Show and the After-show party are $20 for each event. You may also purchase VIP admission, which includes access to both the Talent Show and After-show party for just $50. VIP tickets will assure no waiting in line and premier seating. Purchase your tickets on-line at www.sulekha.com or www.BollywoodTalent.com.


Bollywood Talent was founded in 2002 by a dedicated group of Indians living in Boston, with the vision of Ravi Chaudhary. Bollywood Talent is dedicated to celebrating the South Asian culture for all. Talent Shows in past years have headlined other Bollywood celebrities Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam and launched the careers of young local talent in the Hollywood and Bollywood industries. Bollywood Talent has inspired other Indian cultural events in the Boston area that have gained national attention. Bollywood Talent thanks all of its sponsors for making this cultural celebration possible.

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