Indian American Board Hosts Bollywood Night in Aurora

AURORA, IL - The City of Aurora's Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board is hosting Aurora's first Bollywood Night on Saturday, August 13 at Phillips Park.

This free event will feature a special edition of "Movies in the Park" at dusk with a showing of the hit movie, Om Shanti Om. A popular Indian film, Om Shanti Om features Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles of Om and Shanti.

Prior to the movie at dusk, the crowd will be entertained by live Indian dances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Indian food will be available for sale throughout the evening.

"The Indian American community of Aurora is honored to celebrate India Independence Day, which is recognized worldwide on August 15, by offering the community an authentic part of our culture," said Gautam Bhatia, Chairman of the Aurora's Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board. "We invite the entire community to join us this weekend."

Bollywood Night will be held at the same location as the regularly scheduled "Movies in the Park" at the Phillips Park Sledding Hill, 1150 Howell Place, adjacent to the aquatic center. Parking is available on site.