There is a common link between many of the peppy numbers, such as Chamma Chamma, Jaan Pehchaan Ho, Mundya tu bach k rahi, Chaiya Chaiya , Dhoom Machaley and many more on the line… Apart from being numbers that never fails to set the stage on fire, they all belong to the same genre of music- Bollywood! Yes, Bollywood steps are no more alien to the world today- they belong as much to the world as they do to the fun-loving Indians. And given that dance parties are ever more popular these days, party animals and dance-freaks are always on the lookout to bring in something new to every event they attend.
So if you are already done with break dances, hip-hops, Latino salsas, and even Rumba and ballet, then it might be the time to give your friends a big, lively and colourful ‘Bollywood Break’.
Now the question that arises here is how to spice up and add to the vibes of the “Desi Beats”. Apart from choosing from the addictive numbers, a lot of things are needed to be done to make it a picture perfect one … Consider some pointers in this regard…
#1: The Furnishings
Remember that the very term Bollywood equals to joy, colour and fun. So go for vibrant shades of pink, gold, Orange and the like. But in case to want to make things simple, then go for somber hues of red or pink. Consider some oriental sitting arrangements and a nice wooden space for dance floor. What about buying or hiring some traditional Indian sarees for curtains. Candles and traditional “diyas’ can light up the party venue; but make sure that you keep them safe…
#2: Food! Food!
You can think of some conventional Indian finger foods like various types of pakoras, samosas or something light and fluffy like dhoklas! If you want to arrange for something heavy, then choosing Rajasthani thalis and biryanis are the way to go! No Indian meal is complete without satisfying the sweet tooth; so what about arranging for some kulfis to enjoy and lassis to gulp away?
#3: What To Wear
Thankfully enough, in a themed party, an attendant hardly hesitates about what to wear. And when it is a Bollywood-themed party, girls can go for a gaudy salwar-kameez or lehanga-choli, if they are not pretty comfortable wearing the sexy, enticing sarees. Indian outfits best at their best with colourful bangles, danglers and stone-studded anklets. If you do not have the right thing to wear, then your Indian friend will be more than happy to share her accessories or traditional clothes with you. Men will look cool in the super-comfortable pajama-sherwanis.
#4: On Starting The Action
The genre of Bollywood music comprises of an interesting potpourri of several types of music, including the regional tunes of Bhangra, Garba, as well as tribal beats and even fusions of hip hop. So what you would like to play, should largely depend on what your D.J chooses for you, and what your guests would like to tap their feet with.
#5: On Keeping The ‘Others’ Busy
.So what if you have some friends in your group who claim to have two left feet? You can still entertain them in different ways. For example, what about hiring a ‘henna’ artist who can create beautiful mehandi designs on palms, feet and er…on anywhere that a wearer intends to? Mehandi, as you know, are fantastic options for temporary tattoos and have a wonderful cooling effect, as well. As for those who consider applying mehandi is a ‘girl’s job’, a number of Bouncy Castle Hire Northampton agencies would happily lend their adult inflatables for that extra dose of entertainment.
