Music and Media

Experience the music of the Indian film industry known as Bollywood in a premier event featuring 30 Indian musicians and 35 members of the Michigan Philharmonic. Bollywood in the D is a unique collaboration of music and media, synchronizing live performance with footage from original Bollywood films.

Music from motion pictures dating from the 1950s to now will be represented in a series of medleys directed by Narendra Sheth. Almost 20 songs will be highlighted in the fusion of eastern and western styles, including, “Ooh La La” from The Dirty Picture, “Ishq Bina” from Taal, and “Tere Bina” from Guru and “jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire by the great Indian Composer and Performer, A.R. Rahman.

A Celebration of Cultural Fusion

Bollywood in the D Music Concert is a unique cultural event, which brings musicians from all over the world together on one of Detroit’s most historic stages. It is a collaborative musical exchange between two cultures that have come together to express a common passion and build a deeper understanding for each other.

Music with a Mission

Through the music of Bollywood cinema and the talents of many amazing artists, this event will not only gain awareness for Indian culture, but also raise funds for several charitable causes. In partnership with the Foundation of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, a percentage of the proceeds from Bollywood in the D will go to funding the group’s mission to provide free medical services to the underinsured and financially challenged.