US TV show launches Bollywood to Hollywood talent contest

By Arun Kumar

Washington, March 3 (IANS) Hot Chaat, an online American TV show produced by an Indian American team, has launched a Bollywood to Hollywood talent search contest.

The contest is open to Indians and non-Indians of all ages, and open to any talent from musical performance, dramatic acting, dance, comedy, and anything else that demonstrates a talent and entertainment value.

The contest runs until July 31 with detailed instructions and episodes of the show available at http://www.hotchaat.com.

The weekly television show Hot Chaat, starring Masala T and Alisha, features Bollywood and Hollywood gossip, movie reviews, actor interviews, and fashion.

Produced by an Indian American team, and the first to focus on trendy fashion and news in the Indian diaspora, as well news and gossip about both Bollywood and Hollywood, the show is intended to serve as a bridge between Indian and American entertainment industries.

"Our audience is a savvy, informed, edgy group of Indians living all over the world, and Hot Chaat showcases the best in Bollywood and Hollywood Entertainment," says Executive Producer Amarish Dave.

"Bollywood movies coming to America are given a great opportunity to get exposure on our show. Actors who are taking chances with edgy roles and trendy projects are the ones we want to interview on our show, and those are the ones our audiences love."