06-06-2007 11:18
“Their presence is testament to the astonishing popularity of Bollywood -which is giving Hollywood a run for its money at international box offices in terms of global popularity.
“After all, Bollywood has been in the top ten of UK and the top twenty of US box office hits since 1998.
“But these popular Hindi films from India have long been enthralling South Asian and non-Asian audiences around the world.
“This exhibition will be a celebration of some of the landmark films and filmmakers but also the ways in which audiences have engaged with the genre.”
He added: “Such is Mr Bachchan’s particular importance that BBC on-line audiences chose the ‘Big B’ as ‘Superstar of the Millennium’ in 1999, beating icons like Sir Lawrence Olivier, Marlon Brando and Charlie Chaplin.
“In 2003, he was named goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund.
“He is adored by millions of fans across the globe and is possibly one of the most famous people living today.
“So the visit by the couple will thrill millions of their fans in Yorkshire and the UK”.
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