Bollywood Hero

A light, self-deprecating showbiz romp that mixes fish-out-of-water comedy with colourful Bollywood song-and-dance numbers.

Created by

Bill Bennett

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Chris Kattan, Toby Huss, Julian Sands

Overview

Bollywood Hero is an American television miniseries which aired on the IFC in three parts on August 6–8, 2009. The miniseries was shot in Mumbai and Los Angeles. The show is a musical miniseries about Chris Kattan and his journey to Mumbai to become a leading man in Bollywood. After having some successful runs as a comedian in America, Kattan wishes for more and soon discovers that making it in Bollywood is just as hard and he has to start from scratch. Dance numbers are choreographed by Longinus Fernandes who is known for the "Jai Ho" finale in Slumdog Millionaire.

How it feels

Light, satirical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, identity, celebrity, art

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)