The rising stars of tomorrow, as selected by BollyIdol 2004, take to the stage at Watermans in the return of 'Precious Bazaar', a tale of young love, family values and honour combining supercharged action, dance, music and drama. 'Precious Bazaar' is the story of mujrawalis (courtesans) who live and work amidst the hustle and bustle of a thriving west London environment. Each night these dancers travel with their Madame to various underground clubs where the girls have to please all – at a price.

'Precious Bazaar' was a great launch pad for Zafreen, a young Bangladeshi brought up in Southall. She plays the part of Suhani, an aspiring reporter who goes undercover to expose a thriving prostitution racket. “I am doing what I’ve wanted to do and my talents have been recognized, “she says.

Mark Khutan from Hillingdon, plays her fiancé, Amar, explains that winning gave a much needed boost to his self confidence. “My perspective on things has changed. I really do believe I can do anything,” he confides.

Samir Bhamra, the brainchild behind BollyIdol explained the reason for setting up the talent search: “I like entertaining and I discovered that many young people do not have formal training but are talented and determined. I wanted to create a platform to find the new faces of tomorrow. “

'Precious Bazaar' features a cast of 17 dancing to the best of the raunchy and romantic Bollywood tracks from films such as Don and Maine Pyar Kiya along with some re-mixed favourites.

BollyIdol 2005 has just opened with the first heats to find the new faces of the future. Auditions will take place at Watermans on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June (from 10.30am – 4.30pm). For further information and how to audition, click here ot visit www.phizzical.com

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