One of the interesting things about Thailand is that you never quite know what is going to happen next.
As per the previous post, I was happily pointing my camera at people sailing, when a bunch of Indian gentlemen descended on the beach. After a quick reconnoitre, walkie-talkies appeared from pockets and within minutes a fleet of trucks and hundreds of people had arrived. Yes, Bollywood had come to town.
There was a lot of equipment to unload, including wooden surrounds into which dancing girls with English accents were inserted.
The stars of the show were cosseted, sheltered under umbrellas and made-up endlessly.
After much preparation, music was played and dancing commenced. Talking to the crew, I learned they were shooting the title music track from Golmaal Returns, the follow-up to the very successful Golmaal. They have already been shooting in Dubai, South Africe and Goa; and they are off to Bangkok tomorrow. Further checking when I got home confirmed that this is a major Bollywood production with famous lead players; so I will have to gather the many photos I took into a gallery to feed those who follow Bollywood films. Meantime here are some of the shots I took in a most enjoyable afternoon watching a movie being shot on the beach on Jomtien!
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2008-06-13| Jock saysI would’ve expected you to get a job as an extra … The Bard in a Bollywood film would have been something else !!
2008-06-14| Spike saysThey offered me a starring role, but I wasn’t wearing my dancing trousers.
2008-06-19| Pattaya Days » Blog Archive » Thieving bastards says[…] Frankie goes to Bollywood […]
2008-06-22| Jock saysI’m surprised there is no message here from the Editor of the Indian Times …. you should set up a studio in Jomtiem …
you’ll make a fortune from old German tourists wanting to take home a small momento of them and their loved one holidaying on the beach …. right next to Boy’s Club might be a good location.
2008-06-22| Spike saysReally? Where is the Boy’s Club and how do you know…?
Indeed I do have a plan to position myself somewhere with a long lens and capture some “unusual couples.” You will see them first here.
2008-06-26| Pattaya Days » Blog Archive » An apology says[…] all proportion by me for the purpose of entertainment. For those of you who need a reminder, look here and […]