Product Details

• Actors: Andrew Lloyd Webber, AR Rahman, Meera Syal, Steven Pimlott
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Eagle Vision Media
• DVD Release Date: May 18, 2004
• Run Time: 246 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00024I19Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,760 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In June 2002, London’s West End was taken by storm when Andrew Lloyd Webber presented a new musical phenomenon – AR Rahman’s Bombay Dreams. This lavish and breathtaking production which combines the glamour of the movies, heart-aching romance and epic spectacle, won the acclaim of audiences and critics alike. It was labelled as London’s "hottest most exotic new musical", "one of the wonders of the West End" and "the best musical since The Phantom of the Opera".

Salaam Bombay Dreams is an exclusive and exciting look behind the scenes of the musical and includes footage and interviews with the team behind this spectacular epic. From Madras and Mumbai, to London, you can follow the producer, the creative team and the cast as they bring together this lavish production. Glimpse into the world of phenomenal Indian composer AR Rahman, of magnificent sets, glittering costumes, inspirational choreography, superb script writing and brilliant lyrics.

From rehearsal to opening night and a Gala Performance with a visit by Her Majesty the Queen, Salaam Bombay Dreams also features the sights and sounds of the show providing a fascinating journey through this Bollywood musical hit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Look at the Production, June 29, 2004

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Ralph Brown (Suffern, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salaam "Bombay Dreams" (DVD)

The main feature here is a 90-minute look at the origins of the musical, "Bombay Dreams," and work leading up to its finished production. Among the highlights are hearing to hear how producer Andrew Lloyd Webber came upon the idea, watching A.R. Rahman improvise during recordings (to the distress of his English counterpart in the sessions) and discuss his work, the remarks of the English choreographers to the background, habits and conditions of the Indian dancers (esp. working on concrete floors), and the on-the-fly adjustments made by the director as the musical is rehearsed on the stage.

The disc is filled with extras: a ton of interview footage, another featurette on the production, a look at the preparation of a performance for the Queen of England, four songs from the actual performance, and two promotional videos. You'll only wish there were more songs included, but that doesn't take anything away from what's here.

Recommended to fans of the show, of course, but also to anyone who is tempted to explore the Bollywood scene. I only had a couple Bollywood DVDs prior to watching this, but I have since ordered more and cannot wait to watch TAAL and others.

39 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, November 3, 2004

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Gordon J. Gunn "fan of the real show" (Richmond VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salaam "Bombay Dreams" (DVD)

This was not a DVD of the exccellent Bombay Dreams show.

The whole four hours are filled with the "making of Bombay Dreams" with about four or five video musical numbers from the show.

Very disappointing!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dream Is Alive, September 1, 2006

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BroadwayFan "BA" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salaam "Bombay Dreams" (DVD)

Although it could be shorter and the DVD lacks the energy that live theatre offers, there are some little moments when they show the rehearsals in India that were just fantastic and it shows how it all began.